U.S. - Egypt Joint Board on

[Scientific and Technological Cooperation]{.smallcaps}

Conditions for Undertaking and Financing

Joint Science and Technology Activities

**Program Announcement**

For

**J[oint research grants]{.smallcaps}**

Deadline for Submission

of Research Grant Proposals

**October 3, 2006**

[U.S. - Egypt Joint Board • july 2006]{.smallcaps}

**http://egypt.usembassy.gov/usegypt.htm**

**[Table of Contents]{.smallcaps}**

[**Foreword** 1 1]{.smallcaps}

[**General Remarks** 3]{.smallcaps}

> Participants 3
>
> Types of Activities 3
>
> Research Priorities 3

**[Research Grant Proposals]{.smallcaps}**

[Application Procedures, Budget, and Proposal
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> Application Procedures 4
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> Budget 5
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> Proposal Format 6

[Additional
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> Review and Evaluation 11
>
> Renewals and No-Cost Extensions 12

Declinations, Returns, and Withdrawals 13

> Notice of Grant Award 13
>
> Funds/Project Administration 13
>
> Grant Terms and Conditions 14
>
> Reporting Requirements 15

[Attachments]{.smallcaps}

I. Project Proposal Cover Page and Instructions

II\. Proposal Abstract

III\. Budget Format

IV\. Curricula Vitae Format

V. Proposal Screening Checklist

VI\. Rating/Review Form

VII\. Award Letter Format

VIII\. Intellectual Property Rights Issues

IX\. Priority Research Areas Form

X.  Program Contacts List

XI. Human Subject Research

XII. Support Letters

     **[Foreword]{.smallcaps}**

The U.S. - Egypt Science and Technology (S&T) Joint Fund was established
under an Agreement between the Government of the United States of
America and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt on Science and
Technology Cooperation to strengthen scientific and technological
capabilities between Egypt and the United States. Its rationale is that
international cooperation in science and technology will expand
relations between the extensive scientific and technological communities
in both countries, and promote scientific and technological cooperation
in areas of mutual benefit. The objectives of this cooperation are to
help Egypt and the U.S. utilize science and apply technology by
providing opportunities to exchange ideas, information, skills, and
techniques and to collaborate on scientific and technological endeavors
of mutual interest.

The Joint Fund falls under the umbrella of the U.S.-Egypt Partnership
for Economic Growth and Development, which aims to promote equitable
economic growth and private sector job creation in Egypt through a
broadening and deepening of the economic relationship between Egypt and
the United States and enhancement of linkages between the private
sectors of both countries.

The Joint Fund is governed by the U.S. - Egypt Joint Board, as provided
for under the Agreement. The Joint Board is composed of six members each
from the U.S. and Egypt, including the U.S. and Egyptian Executive
Agents and appropriate representatives from participating scientific
agencies in both countries. The composition of the Joint Board is
detailed in the Agreement.

The Joint Board determines priorities among fields of cooperative
activities on the basis of the mutual interests of both countries,
recommends overall policies for the program, identifies areas and forms
of cooperation, approves the cooperative activities to receive funds,
and prepares reports to the Secretary of State and Minister of
Scientific Research. In so doing, the Joint Board shall consider the
needs and capabilities of the private sector in each country.

The Joint Board will entertain all proposals that meet the criteria of
this document. *Special consideration will be given to proposals that
address priority areas determined by the Joint Board.*

Joint Fund support for research and development cooperation takes the
form of

1.a. Dual-Cooperator research grants (max budget of \$60,000),

1.b. Multi-Cooperator research grants (, multi-disciplinary research
teams, max budget of \$180,000 **only two grants per year will be
awarded**)

2\. Workshop grants and

3\. Junior Scientist Visits

Grants are awarded on the basis of an evaluation and review of detailed
joint proposals from Egyptian and U.S. researchers.

With the exception of the Multi-Cooperator grants, the Joint Fund is
designed to support the *add-on costs of bilateral cooperation. It is
not a primary source of funds for domestic activities in either
country*. While Joint Fund grants are relatively modest, they provide
financial resources dedicated to promote international cooperation.
Accordingly, grant applications submitted to the Joint Board should
include strong elements of mutual interest, mutual benefit, high
conceptual and scientific quality, and mutual commitment of resources,
and should be consistent with the science and technology policies of
each country.

Joint activities will be carried out on the basis of arrangements
concluded between cooperating organizations after evaluation and review
by participating technical agencies of both governments and approval by
the Joint Board. Joint activities will be in accordance with the
international obligations, national laws, and regulations of the Arab
Republic of Egypt and the United States of America.

Science and technology activities funded from sources other than the
U.S. - Egypt Joint Fund shall be governed by those agreements or
implementing instruments concluded directly between the interested
agencies.

Applications consisting of an appropriately detailed technical proposal
and supporting documentation shall be evaluated on the basis of
technical merit, degree of cooperation, plan of work and preliminary
budget.

**[General Remarks]{.smallcaps}**

**[Participants]{.smallcaps}**

Researchers from U.S. and Egyptian scientific institutes, universities,
scientific societies, private sector research and development centers,
and governmental agencies are eligible to apply. Individuals in either
country may initiate proposals.

**[Type of Activity]{.smallcaps}**

Cooperative activities may include coordinated and joint research
projects, studies, and investigations; exchange of science and
technology information and documentation in the context of cooperative
activities; exchange of scientists, specialists, and researchers;
exchanges or sharing of equipment or materials; and other forms of
scientific and technological cooperation as may be agreed by the Joint
Board.

Implementation of these activities may include, *inter alia*, the
following modalities:

1\. Mutual assistance in structuring and implementing S&T policy and
management that support an appropriate role for the private sector in
both countries;

2\. Cooperation in creating or enhancing advanced technology and
mechanisms to transfer technology to the private sector;

3\. Cooperation in activities that encourage the private sector
application and adaptation of technology.

Within these modalities, cooperation may be implemented through the
following:

**Joint Research and Development Projects.** Work on joint research and
development projects may be performed at institutions in either or both
countries. Projects are conducted under the general direction of an
Egyptian and a U.S. coordinator. Apart from being the principal
investigator, each coordinator is responsible for managing the different
activities of the research project and organizing the efforts of the
members of the research team on his side. Both coordinators are
responsible for submitting joint technical reports annually as well as a
final report. Project duration usually is two to three years but may
vary with the kind of activity carried out. Projects may be extended
beyond the final year on the basis of an approved renewal request.
Annual progress and fiscal reports are required (see "Reporting
Requirements").

**[Research Priorities]{.smallcaps}**

The Joint Board has endorsed the priorities for joint activities as
follows:

• Biotechnology • Environmental Technologies • Information Technology

• Standards & Metrology • Manufacturing Technologies • Energy

• Other Fields (e.g. Geology, Anthropology, New Materials &
Nanotechnology, Economics, other Social Sciences etc.)

**[U.S.-Egypt Joint Science & Technology Board]{.smallcaps}**

**[Joint Research Grant Proposals]{.smallcaps}**

**[Application Procedures]{.smallcaps}**

-   Applications consisting of an appropriately detailed technical
    proposal will be evaluated on the basis of technical merit and a
    preliminary budget. Applications for Joint Fund grants must take the
    form of a written proposal in English. These proposals should be
    jointly developed by interested experts of both countries. Ideally,
    the Egyptian and U.S. participants will already be familiar with
    each other or enjoy a working relationship. It is the task of these
    partners to develop the joint proposal. This collaboration should be
    evident in the proposal or in attachments of supporting
    correspondence. The project proposal should first be supported and
    cleared by the home institutions of both the Egyptian and U.S.
    coordinators (and cooperators).

-   Proposals may be submitted at any time, but in order to be
    considered by the next Board session, not later than the established
    deadline***. The 2006 deadline is October 3, 2006.*** Proposals must
    be postmarked by this date.

-   Approval of new projects and funding decisions will normally be made
    once a year at a meeting of the Joint Board. Ordinarily, the
    Executive Agents (the U.S. Department of State and the Egyptian
    Ministry of Scientific Research) shall make interim decisions
    concerning new project development visits and other business by
    official correspondence.

-   Participating technical agencies will conduct the proposal
    evaluation and develop a priority list of approved proposals. This
    list will be submitted to the Joint Board for final selection.

-   The Program Administrators shall act as the administrators for the
    purpose of receiving proposals, assuring conformity of the proposal
    with established guidelines and screening out proposals that do not
    meet these guidelines, and processing formal proposals for technical
    review. ***Six copies of the formal proposal as well as two copies
    on 2 CDs, submitted from either side, should be directed to either
    Program Administrator.*** The American and Egyptian Program
    Administrators are the primary contacts for proposal submission or
    program inquiries in the U.S. - Egypt S&T Joint Board Program:

[For U.S. Researchers Submitting]{.underline}

Joan Mahoney, S&T Coordinator

U.S. Agency for International Development

USAID Building

Ahmed Kamel Street

Off Laselki St.

New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Tel. +(20) (2) 522-7000

Fax: +(20) (2) 522-7041

mahoneyjm@state.gov

[For Egyptian Researchers Submitting]{.underline}

Dr. Mohamed Swellam

### Egyptian Program Administrator

Ministry of Scientific Research

101 Kasr El Aini Street, 12^th^ Floor, Cairo

Tel. (20) (2) 792-1323/4;

Fax (20) (2) 792-1325

E-mail: stc@asrt.sci.eg

-   After ensuring that the proposal meets the basic requirements of the
    Program Announcement, the Program Administrators will then forward
    copies of the proposal to the appropriate participating technical
    agencies of both countries for simultaneous review in accordance
    with the evaluation criteria listed in the section on "Review and
    Evaluation." Applicants will be notified of the identity number of
    their proposal in a letter of acknowledgment from the Program
    Administrators.

-   ***Each proposal must have partner coordinators and institutions
    from the United States and Egypt.*** The proposal must describe the
    nature and degree of cooperation between partners and clearly define
    the role of each. The proposal must clearly demonstrate the
    significance and mutual benefit of the proposed activity to the
    United States and Egypt. Proposals that identify the participation
    of junior scientists (undergraduate, graduate, or researchers within
    10 years of receiving their Ph.D.) in the proposed research from one
    or both sides of the collaboration will receive higher ranking than
    those who do not include this participation. The proposal must also
    clearly demonstrate how the activity will benefit the private
    sector, and if appropriate, how the technology will be transferred
    to the private sector. Technical merit and technical competence of
    cooperators must be clearly demonstrated, as well as the feasibility
    of the project to be achieved (given proposed techniques, requested
    budget, proposed time frame, etc.). The proposers must ensure that
    appropriate infrastructure already exists within the proposing
    institutions to conduct the proposed project. ***The total requested
    budget (U.S. and Egypt costs combined) must not exceed U.S.\$60,000
    for Dual-Cooperator grants and \$180,000 for Multi-Cooperator grants
    for the entire grant period.***

-   ***Proposals that do not meet the basic requirements laid out in the
    Program Announcement will be screened out by the Program
    Administrators at the beginning of the grant cycle and will not be
    forwarded to the technical agencies for review**.*

-   A "Proposal Screening Checklist" (Attachment V) is used by the
    Program Administrators to determine whether or not a proposal meets
    these requirements. For example, proposals that are sent after the
    submission deadline, lack the signatures of an Egyptian or U.S.
    cooperator, or do not contain any one of the essential elements
    included in the Checklist, will automatically be screened out. All
    applicants should carefully review the Proposal Format guidelines
    below, as well as the attached Checklist.

-   ***No individual applicant may submit more than one research
    proposal per cycle.***

-   ***The Joint Board will not approve more than one grant for the same
    applicant during two consecutive funding cycles.***

[**Budget**]{.smallcaps}

Research Grant applications must include a summary budget in U.S.
dollars for U.S. and Egypt costs, covering the duration of the proposed
project, and separate budget breakdowns for each individual year of
support requested. Support may be requested for a maximum of three
years. The total requested budget for the entire grant period (U.S. and
Egypt costs combined) must not exceed U.S.\$60,000 for Dual-Cooperator
grants and \$180,000 for Multi-Cooperator grants.

Applicants *must* calculate all costs in U.S. dollars and provide a
narrative justification for budget items over \$1,000.

In developing the budget, the coordinators (and cooperators) should
focus on what additional funds, in Egypt and the U.S., they would need
to add to existing sources of support in order to allow mutually
beneficial collaboration to take place. The Egypt and U.S. budget
requests need not be equal. However, in order to achieve overall balance
in the Joint Fund Program, the U.S. and Egypt costs for projects that
are selected for funding, as a group, should be balanced between U.S.
and Egyptian financial contributions. For this reason, once funding
decisions have been made by the Joint Board, the amounts awarded to the
U.S. and Egyptian coordinators may be adjusted in order to reflect the
total amounts available in the Joint Fund on the U.S. and Egyptian
sides.

Once approved, multi-year projects require updated and brief annual
performance and fiscal reports, which must follow the format and
timeline laid out in this Announcement under "Reporting Requirements."

Unspent grant funds from one year are carried over to the next year but
must be spent within the project\'s duration or returned.

*Summary of Allowable Costs for Research Grants.* Costs which may be
covered under the Joint fund include: travel and per diem, materials and
supplies, equipment, publications, temporary post doctoral or graduate
student assistance (PI salary is not allowed), delivery and shipping
costs, and other costs associated with the performance of the project.
The agreed costs of purchase and installation of apparatus and technical
instrumentation essential to the work agreed upon in the project may
also be covered from the Joint Fund. Irrespective of this, the U.S.
experts and their affiliates may loan to Egyptian grantee institutions
unique apparatus or equipment unavailable on the Egyptian market. Where
possible, the cost of transporting and insuring such apparatus or
equipment may be covered by the project award.

*Indirect Costs.* The Joint Board strongly discourages indirect costs.
Nevertheless, if necessary, infrastructure costs may be considered for
research grants but may not exceed 14 percent of the direct cost budget.

**[Proposal Formats]{.smallcaps}**

The Project Proposal for Research Grants must include all of the
elements listed below. *U.S. applicants whose proposals will be reviewed
by the National Science Foundation must also be prepared to submit their
proposals in electronic format through NSF's Fastlane Internet site
(www.nsf.gov).* After receipt and screening of the Joint Board proposals
in Cairo, the American Administrator will contact the concerned
applicants and request that they proceed with NSF Fastlane proposals.

According to the type of grant (a. Dual-Cooperator, b.
Multi-Cooperator), the Proposal Formats A and B should include the
following:

**Proposal Format "A"**

**Dual-Cooperator Grants (\$60,000)**

[Section I. Cover Page:]{.smallcaps}

1\. Cover Page signed by *both* coordinators and their institutional
representatives and stamped with the Egyptian institution stamp
(Attachment I.a. ).

[Section II. Narrative Proposal:]{.smallcaps}

*The narrative section of the proposal must not exceed 15 single-spaced
typed pages.*

2\. Table of Contents (maximum 1 page)

3\. Background (maximum 2 pages)

4\. Project Abstract (one paragraph, Attachment II) for research
proposals,

5\. Statement of Scientific or Technical Problem (maximum 1 page)

6\. Project Description and *Detailed* Plan of Work (4 pages)

7\. Statement of the Role of Each Coordinator (maximum 1 page)

8\. Statement of the Nature/Degree of Collaboration (maximum 1 page)

9\. Statement on the Participation of Junior Scientists (maximum 1 page)

10\. List of Facilities Involved/Available

[Section III. Budget:]{.smallcaps}

11\. Summary Budget and Detailed Annual Budgets, calculated in U.S.
dollars (see budget format in Attachment III.a.). The total requested
budget (U.S. and Egypt costs combined) must not exceed U.S. \$60,000 for
the entire grant period. The budget sheet must be signed by both
coordinators and stamped with the Egyptian institution stamp.

[Section IV. Attachments:]{.smallcaps}

12\. Curricula Vitae of *both* U.S. and Egyptian coordinators (maximum 2
pages per person, see Attachment IV)

13\. Bibliography/References

14\. Supporting Correspondence from Institutions

15\. Priority Research Area Selection Sheet (see Attachment IX)

**Explanation of Proposal Sections**

***1. Cover page**.* The *required* format is given in Attachment I.a.
Its essential elements are:

• Title of proposed project.

• Brief, professionally informative title.

• Complete names, mailing addresses, phone, fax, and e-mail of
coordinators.

> • Signatures of the U.S. and Egyptian coordinators as well as of an
> official authorized to represent the grantee institutions in
> administrative and financial affairs and stamped with the Egyptian
> institution stamp (Attachment I.a.). *Proposals lacking these
> signatures and endorsements will be considered incomplete. Lack of
> signatures and the Egyptian institution stamp is a top reason that
> proposals fail to advance to the review process.*
>
> • U.S. applicants are requested to check the box identifying the U.S.
> technical agency, if any, with which they have previously been in
> contact regarding the proposal. Proposals may be directed to this
> agency for review.

• Total estimated budget and annual budget subtotals for multi-year
projects, calculated in U.S. dollars. The total requested budget (U.S.
and Egypt costs combined) must not exceed U.S \$60,000 for the entire
grant period. The budget format is included as Attachment III.a. of this
Announcement.

• Total planned duration of the activity (maximum three years).

***2. Table of Contents.*** Maximum 1 page.

***3. Background**.* Maximum 2 pages. This section should provide an
informative background of the subject to be addressed in the project,
summarize previous scientific research on the topic, and describe other
ongoing projects or efforts that this project would complement. The
Background should also explain how the U.S. and Egyptian coordinators
came to work together on this proposal.

***4. Project Abstract (for Research Proposals).*** The Project Abstract
is a condensed version of the Project Description - a short summary in
English and Arabic in terms comprehensible to an informed layman, not
exceeding 1 paragraph (see Attachment II).

***5. Statement of Scientific or Technical Problem. Maximum 1 page.***
The proposal should concisely state the scientific or technical problem
to be addressed by the project. This section must also identify the
potential future applications or uses of the proposed research.

***6. Project Description and Detailed Plan of Work.*** Maximum 4 pages.
The Project Description is the core of the proposal. It must
satisfactorily answer the questions what, why, how, who, where and when.
It consists of a thorough narrative statement about the nature and
significance of the technical problem, and the hypothesis, objectives,
and methodology of the proposed work. A well prepared Project
Description does the following:

• Relates the proposal to the present state of knowledge in the field.

> • Specifies the technical approach and experimental methodologies and
> procedures to be followed.

• Outlines a detailed Plan of Work.

• Identifies the participants.

• Details the expertise of the respective U.S. and Egyptian cooperators.

• The proposal must also clearly demonstrate how the activity will
benefit the private sector, and if appropriate, how the technology will
be transferred to the private sector.

***7. Statement of the Role of Each Coordinator.*** Maximum 1 page. This
section should clearly state the role of each principal investigator,
including a description of the complementary tasks to be performed by
the U.S. and Egyptian cooperating persons and institutions.

***8. Statement of the Nature/Degree of Collaboration.*** Maximum 1
page. This section defines the cooperative aspects of the proposed
project. It should:

• Describe the manner in which the joint activity manifests itself,
e.g., joint contributions, complementary research, exchange of materials
or equipment, use of special research facilities, exchange of
scientists, etc.

• Describe previous cooperation, if any, between the principal
investigators with explicit references to previous joint projects.

• Explain the benefits of the international cooperation (e.g.,
complementary research, sharing of facilities, unique research,
environment, respective roles of the U.S. and Egyptian cooperators in
the work plan, benefit to the private sector/industry, etc.).

***9. Statement on the Participation of Junior Scientists.*** Maximum 1
page. This section describes junior scientist involvement and
participation in the proposed project. For reference, junior scientists
include undergraduate or graduate students or researchers who received
their PhD within the last 10 years. The participation of such junior
scientists should enhance their scientific development, and they should
be actively engaged in the joint research project. Further, it is
encouraged that these young scientists be able to visit the counterpart
laboratories during the project, and that their names be included in the
proposal application.

***10. List of Facilities Involved/Available.*** This section lists and
describes the facilities and instrumentation to be used. It explains how
their use will contribute to collaboration between the principal
investigators, if applicable. It must include a statement about the use
of human subjects or tissues or animals, if these are to be used.

***11.** **Summary Budget and Detailed Annual Budgets.*** The use of the
budget format given in Attachment III.a. is *required*.

• Proposals must include a cumulative summary budget covering the
duration of the proposed project, as well as separate itemized budgets
for each year of support requested.

• Both U.S. and Egyptian costs must be calculated in U.S. dollars.

-   Budget page must be signed by both cooperators and stamped with the
    Egyptian institution stamp.

    • Applicants must provide a narrative justification for budget items
    over \$1,000.

• The total requested budget (U.S. and Egypt costs combined) *must not
exceed* U.S. \$60,000 for the entire grant period. *Proposals whose
budgets exceed U.S.\$60,000 will be screened out by the Program
Administrators and will not be forwarded to the technical agencies for
review.*

***12. Curricula Vitae.*** Maximum 2 pages per person. The Curriculum
Vitae of the U.S. and Egyptian coordinators should follow the format
provided in Attachment IV.

***13. Bibliography/References.*** A Bibliography of literature
pertinent to the proposed activity, footnoted as appropriate, is
required.

***14. Supporting Correspondence.*** Proposals should also include
supporting correspondence - usually a letter from the U.S. or Egyptian
counterpart, depending on who submits the proposal - expressing
professional interest in the topic and personal willingness to cooperate
in the proposed project. If the cooperator is participating fully in the
project (i.e., also receiving funds to support the project), then that
cooperator must provide the same institutional clearances as the partner
cooperator, as detailed in the Cover Page.

***15. Priority Research Areas.*** The Priority Research Areas sheet
provided in Attachment X allows the applicant to identify the specific
research area of the proposed project and helps the Joint Fund
Administrators to direct the proposal to the appropriate technical
agencies for review. All applicants *must* check one box. For research
areas considered Other Fields (e.g. geology, anthropology, economics,
new materials and nanotechnology, other Social Sciences etc.), please
write-in the appropriate topic in section G.

**Proposal Format "B"**

**Multi-Cooperator Grants (\$180,000)**

This year only two multi-disciplinary, multi-Cooperator and possibly
multi-institutional proposals will be funded. This means that in the
case of submitting a joint multi-disciplinary proposal, a group of
Egyptian scientists of different fields of specialization whether from
the same institution or from different institutions, as well as a
corresponding group of US scientists, all working together jointly on
one project, may request a total budget of up to \$180,000. A
Multi-Cooperator proposal must show a value added and a justification of
the need for this type of cooperation. It must also show a technological
component, i.e. the project must be composed of research as well as a
technology component.

Each of the US and Egyptian groups must designate a corresponding
coordinator whose institute will act as the coordinating institute. The
total project funds on each side will be released to the coordinator
institution and the contract will be signed by the coordinator and his
institution which will be responsible for fund disbursement to other
cooperators as well as presentation of joint technical and financial
reports to the corresponding Administrator.

The Multi-Cooperator proposal format should include:

[Section I. Cover Page:]{.smallcaps}

1.a. Cover Page signed by *both* coordinators and their institutional
representatives and stamped with the Egyptian institution stamp
(Attachment I.a. ).

1.b. Egyptian Cooperating Institutes and Research Teams (Attachment
I.b.)

1.c. American Cooperating Institutes and Research Teams (Attachment
I.c.)

[Section II. Narrative Proposal:]{.smallcaps}

*The narrative section of the proposal must not exceed 30 single-spaced
typed pages.*

2\. Table of Contents (maximum 2 page)

3\. Background (maximum 4 pages)

4\. Project Abstract (one paragraph, Attachment II) for research
proposals,

5.a. Statement of Scientific or Technical Problem (maximum 2 pages)

5.b. Impact on socio-economic aspects

6\. Project Description and *Detailed* Plan of Work (8 pages)

7\. Statement of the Role of Each Coordinator and Cooperator (maximum 3
page)

8\. Statement of the Nature/Degree of Collaboration (maximum 2 pages)

9\. Statement on the Participation of Junior Scientists (maximum 2
pages)

10\. List of Facilities Involved/Available

[Section III. Budget:]{.smallcaps}

11\. Summary Budget and Detailed Annual Budgets, calculated in U.S.
dollars (see budget format in Attachment III.b and c.). The total
requested budget (U.S. and Egypt costs combined) must not exceed U.S.
\$180,000 for the entire grant period. The budget sheet must be signed
by both coordinators and stamped with the Egyptian institution stamp.

[Section IV. Attachments:]{.smallcaps}

12\. Curricula Vitae of *all* U.S. and Egyptian coordinators and
cooperators (maximum 2 pages per person, see Attachment IV)

13\. Bibliography/References

14\. Supporting Correspondence from all Participating Institutions (see
Attachment XII)

15\. Priority Research Area Selection Sheet (see Attachment IX)

**Explanation of Proposal Sections**

***1. General Information**.* The *required* formats are given in
Attachments I.a, b and c. Its essential elements are:

• Title of proposed project.

• Brief, professionally informative title.

• Complete names, mailing addresses, phone, fax, and e-mail of
coordinators.

> • Signatures of the **U.S. and Egyptian coordinators** as well as of
> an official authorized to represent the coordinator grantee
> institutions in administrative and financial affairs and stamped with
> the Egyptian institution stamp (Attachemnt I.a, b. and c.). *Proposals
> lacking these signatures and endorsements will be considered
> incomplete. Lack of signatures and institution stamp is a top reason
> that proposals may fail to advance to the review process.*
>
> • U.S. applicants are requested to check the box identifying the U.S.
> technical agency, if any, with which they have previously been in
> contact regarding the proposal. Proposals may be directed to this
> agency for review.

• Total estimated budget and annual budget subtotals for multi-year
projects, calculated in U.S. dollars. The total requested budget (U.S.
and Egypt costs combined) must not exceed U.S \$180,000 for the entire
grant period. The budget formats are included as Attachment III.a., b.
and c. of this Announcement.

• Total planned duration of the activity (maximum three years).

***2. Table of Contents.*** Maximum 2 pages.

***3. Background**.* Maximum 4 pages. This section should provide an
informative background of the subject to be addressed in the project,
summarize previous scientific research on the topic, and describe other
ongoing projects or efforts that this project would complement. The
Background should also explain how the U.S. and Egyptian coordinators
came to work together on this proposal.

***4. Project Abstract (for Research Proposals).*** The Project Abstract
is a condensed version of the Project Description - a short summary in
English and Arabic in terms comprehensible to an informed layman, not
exceeding 1 paragraph (see Attachment II).

***5.a.Statement of Scientific or Technical Problem.*** Maximum 2 pages.
The proposal should concisely state the scientific or technical problem
to be addressed by the project. This section must also identify the
multi-disciplinary nature of the proposed project as well as the
potential future applications or uses of the proposed research.

5.b.This section should show the scientific, social and economic impacts
of the proposed research project. List of sectors benefiting from the
research proposal as well as relevant statistics substantiating the
important role of the proposed project must be included.

***6. Project Description and Detailed Plan of Work.*** Maximum 8 pages.
The Project Description is the core of the proposal. It must
satisfactorily answer the questions what, why, how, who, where and when.
It consists of a thorough narrative statement about the nature and
significance of the technical problem, and the hypothesis, objectives,
and methodology of the proposed work. A well prepared Project
Description does the following:

• Relates the proposal to the present state of knowledge in the field.

> • Specifies the technical approach and experimental methodologies and
> procedures to be followed.
>
> • Outlines a detailed Plan of Work, including a time schedule of tasks
> showing the financial and technical resources involved.

• Identifies the participants.

• Details the expertise of the respective U.S. and Egyptian cooperators.

• The proposal must also clearly demonstrate how the activity will
benefit the private sector, and if appropriate, how the technology will
be transferred to the private sector.

***7. Statement of the Role of Each Coordinator and Cooperator.***
Maximum 3 pages. This section should clearly state the role of each
coordinator and cooperators, including a description of the
complementary tasks to be performed by the U.S. and Egyptian cooperating
persons and institutions.

***8. Statement of the Nature/Degree of Collaboration.*** Maximum 2
pages. This section defines the cooperative aspects of the proposed
project. It should:

• Describe the manner in which the joint activity manifests itself,
e.g., joint contributions, complementary research, exchange of materials
or equipment, use of special research facilities, exchange of
scientists, etc.

• Describe previous cooperation, if any, between any of the coordinators
and/or cooperators with explicit references to previous joint projects.

• Explain the benefits of the international cooperation (e.g.,
complementary research, sharing of facilities, unique research,
environment, respective roles of the U.S. and Egyptian cooperators in
the work plan, benefit to the private sector/industry, etc.).

***9. Statement on the Participation of Junior Scientists.*** Maximum 2
pages. This section describes junior scientist involvement and
participation in the proposed project. For reference, junior scientists
include undergraduate or graduate students or researchers who received
their PhD within the last 10 years. The participation of such junior
scientists should enhance their scientific development, and they should
be actively engaged in the joint research project. Further, it is
encouraged that these young scientists be able to visit the counterpart
laboratories during the project, and that their names be included in the
proposal application.

***10. List of Facilities Involved/Available.*** This section lists and
describes the facilities and instrumentation to be used. It explains how
their use will contribute to collaboration between the principal
investigators, if applicable. It must include a statement about the use
of human subjects or tissues or animals, if these are to be used.

***11.** **Summary Budget and Detailed Annual Budgets.*** The use of the
budget format given in Attachment III.a.,b. and c. are *required*.

• Proposals must include a cumulative summary budget covering the
duration of the proposed project, as well as separate itemized budgets
for each year of support requested.

• Both U.S. and Egyptian costs must be calculated in U.S. dollars.

-   All Budget pages must be signed by both coordinators and cooperators
    and stamped with the Egyptian institution stamp for all
    participating institutions.

    • Applicants must provide a narrative justification for budget items
    over \$1,000.

• The total requested budget (U.S. and Egypt costs combined) *must not
exceed* U.S. \$180,000 for the entire grant period. *Proposals whose
budgets exceed U.S.\$180,000 will be screened out by the Program
Administrators and will not be forwarded to the technical agencies for
review.*

***12. Curricula Vitae.*** Maximum 2 pages per person. The Curriculum
Vitae of the U.S. and Egyptian coordinators and cooperators should
follow the format provided in Attachment IV.

***13. Bibliography/References.*** A Bibliography of literature
pertinent to the proposed activity, footnoted as appropriate, is
required.

***14. Supporting Correspondence.*** Proposals should also include
support letters from coordinator as well as cooperator institutes
expressing professional interest in the topic and agreement to the tasks
assigned to each coordinator and cooperator (Attachment XII a. and b.)

> Signatures of the **U.S. and Egyptian cooperators** as well as of an
> official authorized to represent the cooperators' institutions in
> administrative and financial affairs and stamped with the institution
> stamp (Attachments XII.a.and b.). *Proposals lacking these signatures
> and endorsements will be considered incomplete. Lack of signatures and
> the institutions' stamp is a top reason that proposals fail to advance
> to the review process.*

***15. Priority Research Areas.*** The Priority Research Areas sheet
provided in Attachment X allows the applicant to identify the specific
research area of the proposed project and helps the Joint Fund
Administrators to direct the proposal to the appropriate technical
agencies for review. All applicants *must* check one box. For research
areas considered Other Fields (e.g. geology, anthropology, economics,
new materials and nanotechnology, other Social Sciences etc.), please
write-in the appropriate topic in section G.

**[Additional Provisions]{.smallcaps}**

**[(For Proposal Formats "A" and "B")]{.smallcaps}**

**[Review and Evaluation]{.smallcaps}**

The Joint Board will identify technical agencies to receive proposals to
conduct an evaluation and review. Such evaluations and reviews will be
provided gratis by the participating technical agencies in the United
States and Egypt. All proposals from all organizations that meet the
requirements of the Joint Science and Technology Program will undergo
such peer review. Once a proposal is received, judged to conform to the
requirements of the Program, and accepted officially by the Program
Administrators, it will be distributed to the appropriate U.S. and
Egyptian participating technical agencies for concurrent review of
scientific merit and assessment of mutual benefit to both countries. At
the end of the grant cycle, applicants may request copies of their
proposal reviews from the Joint Fund\'s Program Administrators, who will
delete the reviewer\'s name and any other identifying information. A
copy of the Rating/Review Form to be used by proposal reviewers is
attached as a reference (Attachment VI).

The review process must guarantee that the information will be treated
in utmost confidence if submitters have identified proprietary
information in the proposals. *No funds will be disbursed to support
activities that may produce intellectual property, unless such
intellectual property is protected under both U.S. and Egyptian laws
(*see Attachment VIII*).* In all other cases, proposals will be sent to
at least two independent reviewers who are asked to evaluate the
following criteria:

*A. Nature/Degree of Cooperation:* This criterion is used to assess the
strength of cooperation between the Egyptian and American investigators
and the manner in which the joint research effort manifests itself,
e.g., joint contribution, complementary research, exchange of materials
or equipment, use of special research facilities, exchange of
scientists, etc. For [Multi-Cooperator]{.underline} proposals, the
degree of cooperation between the coordinators as well as the
cooperators of research teams must be clearly addressed.

*B. Intrinsic Scientific or Technical Merit:* This criterion is used to
assess the likelihood that the proposed activity, as described in the
written proposal, will yield contributions, discoveries, or advances of
significance in its area or related field. In
[Multi-Cooperator]{.underline} proposals, the impact on scientific,
social and economic aspects should be specifically considered.

*C. Technical Performance, Competence, and Feasibility:* This criterion
relates to the professional capabilities of the Egyptian and U.S.
experts, the adequacy of their institutional resources, and the
technical defensibility of the proposal. Renewal requests are judged
mainly on performance during the preceding grant period.

*D. Relevance and Significance of International Cooperation:* This
criterion applies to the Egyptian and U.S. partners and their expected
contributions to the goals of both sides arising from the science and
technology priorities and the mutual benefits anticipated from the
cooperation.

*E. Evaluation of the Budget:* This criterion is used to assess whether
the budget is fully justified, well arranged, appropriate to the goals
of the Joint Fund, and the administrative requirements described above;
evaluates the potential benefit relative to cost.

*F. Infrastructure Effects:* This criterion relates to the potential of
the proposed activity to contribute to the effectiveness of research
management or technology applications, information dissemination, and
development of scientific resources of Egypt and the United States.

*G. Involvement of Junior Scientists:* This criterion relates to how the
proposed project will encourage the participation of junior scientists.
For reference, junior scientists include those from undergraduate
student level through graduate level, and up to those researchers who
have received their Ph.D.'s less than ten years ago. The participation
of such junior scientists should enhance their scientific development,
and they should be actively engaged in the joint research project.
Further, it is encouraged that these young scientists be able to visit
the counterpart laboratories during the project, and that their names be
included in the proposal application.

*H.* **Plagarism: A proposal that is shown to include plagarism would
not be considered for support, and the submitting scientist(s) may be
subject to further adverse actions through the US and Egyptian
Government agencies and/or their institutions. Plagarism is "the
appropriation of another person\'s ideas, processes, results or words
without giving appropriate credit\".**

*I. Human Subjects Research:* Any research proposal using human subjects
(see definition - Attachment XI) submitted to the U.S.-Egypt Joint Fund
for consideration must show institutional review board (IRB)
certification. For Egyptian scientists, this certification must be
provided at the time of proposal submission. For U.S. scientists,
certification may be provided at the time of proposal submission or
during the review process. It will be [required]{.underline} for making
an award. For detailed information consult
[http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dga/policy/guidance.htm -
human](http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dga/policy/guidance.htm#human) or
<http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.htm> .

The ratings, or rank ordered lists from the U.S. and Egyptian reviewing
agencies, will then be compared, and those rated highest by both sides
will be recommended for funding. Some adjustment may be made for
priority area focus, program balance, budgets, or any unique
opportunities provided by a given proposal, but in general, assessment
of scientific merit will be the prime determinant in recommending a
proposal for funding. In order to facilitate this process, U.S. and
Egyptian technical agency representatives (counterparts) should meet and
finalize a list of proposals to recommend to the Joint Board.

**[Renewals and No-Cost Extensions]{.smallcaps}**

Renewal requests will be processed and reviewed as new proposals. They
must comply with all applicable procedures, format and budget
requirements, and in addition must contain a separate section on
"Results of Prior Support."

The Board may approve requests to extend a project\'s duration at no
additional cost. Request for a no-cost extension (extension of time
without additional funds other than previously provided by the award)
must be recommended by the participating U.S. and Egyptian technical
agencies, and endorsed by the Joint Board.

**[Declinations and Withdrawals]{.smallcaps}**

An applicant whose proposal for Joint Fund support has been declined
will receive a formal letter of the decision (with reviews attached if
possible) through the Program Administrators. Declinations or returns do
not reflect negatively upon the applicant. Such proposals may be
resubmitted for consideration, however, only after they have undergone
appropriate revision. Revised or new proposals are judged individually
on their merits and then competitively against evaluation criteria
mentioned above.

An applicant may withdraw a proposal by written request at any time
before a final decision is reached. Such requests are acknowledged in
writing by the Program Administrators.

**[Notice of Grant Award]{.smallcaps}**

Award decisions are announced by a letter addressed to the grantee and
his/her institution issued by the Executive Agents (see Attachment VII).
Awardees receive a grant letter specifying the title, duration, and
total funding level of the project, and the \"Terms and Conditions\" of
the award. Award Letters must be signed by the coordinator and by the
grantee institution and returned to the Administrators. Signature will
constitute mutual legal commitment to the \"Terms and Conditions\" of
the award.

**[Funds/Project Administration]{.smallcaps}**

-   The coordinator is responsible for the administration of grant funds
    as well as the timely submission of reports and renewal requests.
    Signed endorsement and validation by the coordinator and the grantee
    institution are required in all financial matters relating to the
    award. Determination of scientific activities and modifications
    during the project are the joint responsibility of the Egyptian
    coordinator and his or her U.S. counterpart. It is also the Egyptian
    and U.S. coordinator's responsibility to agree on travel schedules
    well in advance.

-   The coordinator institution is legally accountable for financial
    oversight of the grant. All proposals are assumed to have the
    financial endorsement of the coordinator\'s institutions from the
    time of submission.

-   For Multi-Cooperator proposals, the project coordinator and the
    coordinator\'s institute are responsible for funds/project
    administration. Therefore, all involved cooperators are to report
    financially and technically to the project cooperator.

-   The management unit processes requests or reports presented by the
    coordinators only (not the cooperators)

-   **Applicants should be aware that U.S. coordinators can expect to
    receive their award funds through a U.S. funding agency in the
    summer or fall of 2006. Egyptian coordinators normally do not
    receive their funds until the spring or early summer of the
    following year (spring/early summer 2007). U.S. and Egyptian
    coordinators should take this timing into account when jointly
    planning their project start-up.**

**[Grant Terms and Conditions]{.smallcaps}**

-   Projects are approved by the U.S. - Egypt Joint Board on Scientific
    and Technological Cooperation.

-   A project may be modified or amended only with the prior written
    agreement of the technical agencies on both sides and approval of
    the Joint Board. A letter requesting a modification or amendment
    should be sent to the Program Administrators. The Program
    Administrators will send copies of the request to the appropriate
    U.S. and Egyptian technical agencies for consideration. The
    participating technical agencies will make a recommendation to the
    Joint Board at the subsequent session whether to approve the
    modification. If the modification or amendment is time-sensitive and
    requires action prior to the next Joint Board Meeting, approval may
    be granted by the Executive Agents, based on recommendations by the
    technical agencies.

-   In those cases where, in the course of executing the project, both
    sides agree in writing that the results obtained do not correspond
    to the ultimate goal of the project, or when the goal has lost its
    scientifically or technically innovative character (*e.g*., by
    virtue of more innovative solutions reached outside the
    collaboration), the project may be terminated or changed in scope.

-   Financial documentation will be retained in usable form for a
    minimum of three years from the completion date of the project or
    until resolution of all open issues. Obligations and disbursements
    will be confirmed by receipts or other appropriate documents.

-   Individual or joint publications or any other written material
    (e.g., invitation cards for workshops/seminars) arising from
    activities financed wholly or in part by the Joint Fund should
    acknowledge the Fund\'s institutional support in the following
    manner: *"This publication (workshop/seminar) is sponsored by the
    U.S.- Egypt Science and Technology Joint Fund in cooperation with
    (name of U.S. and Egyptian agencies) under Project (number)."*

-   Project coordinators must provide the Program Administrators with
    three copies of any individual or joint publication and/or
    notification on filed or granted patents arising from activities
    financed wholly or in part by the Joint Fund, even after the
    completion of the project.

-   All work financed from the Joint Fund must be carried out in full
    compliance with the pertinent laws and regulations of both
    countries. This will be emphasized in projects that may have an
    environmental impact, introduce exotic biological entities into
    either country, or involve the use of human subjects or laboratory
    animals.

**[Reporting Requirements]{.smallcaps}**

**Joint Research Projects**

*For U.S. and* Egyptian Coordinators*:*

All projects are required to submit an Annual Performance and Financial
Report that is prepared jointly by the U.S. and Egyptian Coordinators.
This report should be brief and:

-   Show the starting and ending dates of the grant in Egypt and the
    United States.

> • Summarize the objectives of the project.
>
> • Describe activities conducted to date. For meetings, workshops,
> conferences, or travel, indicate the number of participants, their
> institutions, and the relevant dates.
>
> • Indicate positive results that were achieved, including publications
> or other deliverables.
>
> • Describe any problems that were encountered.
>
> • List equipment purchased and/or used.
>
> • Include a financial report showing (1) The total grant amount, (2)
> The amount of funds received from your technical funding agencies to
> date, and (3) The amount expended to date, by budget line item.
>
> • Incorporate information from and include the signatures of both the
> U.S. and Egyptian Coordinators.

For one-year grants, the Annual Report is due within one month of the
project\'s conclusion.

For two-year grants, the Annual Report is due by March 1 of the first
grant year. For three-year grants, the first Annual Report is due by
March 1 of the first grant year, and the second Annual Report is due by
March 1 of the following year. It is recognized that of necessity the
first Annual Report will cover a period less than a full year. In
addition, a Final Report covering activities, results, and financial
expenditures for the entire grant period is required within one month of
a project\'s conclusion. A separate Annual Report for the final year of
the project is not required since that year\'s activities will be
covered by the Final Report. Grant payments for the second and third
years of multi-year grants cannot be made or authorized without receipt
and approval of the required Annual Reports.

It is the responsibility of the U.S. and Egyptian Coordinators and their
institutions to assure timely and accurate submission of all reports. 5
copies in English as well as one CD containing a copy of the report
should be sent to the Egyptian Program Administrator, and 1 copy as well
as one CD containing a copy of the report to the American Program
Administrator. Reports will be forwarded to the relevant technical
funding agencies:

[Mailing from Egypt:]{.underline}

Dr. Mohamed Swellam

Egyptian Program Administrator

Science & Technology Center

Ministry of Scientific Research

101 Kasr El Aini Street, 12th floor

Cairo, Egypt

Tel: (2) (02) 792-1323/4

Fax: (2) (02) 792-1325

Email: <stc@asrt.sci.eg>

[Mailing from the United States:]{.underline}

[Via Express Courier]{.underline}

Ms. Joan Mahoney

US Joint Fund Administrator

USAID Building

Ahmed Kamel Street

Off Leselki Street

New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Tel: +(2) (02) 522-7000

Fax: +(2) (02) 522-7041

Email: mahoneyjm@state.gov

[Via U.S. Post Office -- First Class]{.underline}

USAID/HR/ET

Unit 64902

APO, AE 09839-4902

Copies of subsequent publications resulting from the project should be
sent to this address as well.

***[Additional Requirements for Egyptian Coordinators:]{.underline}***

In addition, Coordinators in Egypt are required to submit separate
fiscal reports that cover the Egyptian coordinator\'s activities only.
The Egyptian Program Administrator will notify grantees of the format
and due dates for these reports.

**[Attachment I.a.]{.smallcaps}**

**[Research Proposal Cover Page]{.smallcaps}**

**1. Date Received** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**2. I.D. Number** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(For Program Administrator Use) (For Program Administrator Use)

**3a. Title of Proposed Project**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Arabic Title**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**3b. Short Identification Title**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Arabic Short
Title\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

> **[Egyptian Coordinator U.S. Coordinator]{.smallcaps}**

**4a. Name**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**4b**.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**5a. Title**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**5b**.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**6a. Institution**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**6b**.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**7a. Address**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**7b**.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**8a. Telephone** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**9a. Fax**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **8b**. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**9b.**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**10a. E-Mail**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**10b**.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**11a.** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Date:** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**11b**. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Date**:
\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Signature of Egyptian Coordinator) (Signature of U.S. Coordinator)

**12a.** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Date:** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**12b**.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Date**:
\_\_\_\_\_\_

> (Signature of Institutional Director/Fiscal Officer) (Signature of
> Institutional Director/Fiscal Officer)

**13a. Name**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**13b**.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Institutional Director/Fiscal Officer) (Institutional Director/Fiscal
Officer)

**14a. Title**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**14b**.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**15a. JR. Scientist
Name\*\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
15b.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**16.** **For U.S. Coordinator:** If you have been in contact with one
of the U.S. technical agencies listed below regarding this proposal,
please check (proposal may be directed to this agency for review):

DOE \_\_\_\_\_ EPA \_\_\_\_\_ NIH \_\_\_\_\_ NIST \_\_\_\_\_ NSF
\_\_\_\_\_ USDA \_\_\_\_\_ Other \_\_\_\_\_

**17. Budget Summary** • U.S. Dollar Equivalents Only • "Project Total"
***must not exceed \$60,000*** *for Dual-Cooperator projects and
\$180,000 for Multi-Cooperator projects*

  -------- ------- -------- ------- --------- ------- -------------- ------- -----------
  **Year           **Year           **Year            **Three-Year           **Project
  One**            Two**            Three**           Total**                Total**

  Egypt    U.S.    Egypt    U.S.    Egypt     U.S.    Egypt (\$)     U.S.    Egypt +
  (\$)     (\$)    (\$)     (\$)    (\$)      (\$)                   (\$)    U.S.

                                                                             
  -------- ------- -------- ------- --------- ------- -------------- ------- -----------

**18. Total Years Duration** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**[\* Junior Scientist from the coordinator's Institute]{.smallcaps}**

**[Instructions for Completing Project Proposal Cover
Page]{.smallcaps}**

1\. [Date Received]{.smallcaps} -- Leave blank for Program
Administrators.

2\. [ID Number]{.smallcaps} -- Leave blank for Program Administrators.

3a T[itle of Proposed Project]{.smallcaps} - Brief descriptive title of
proposed project. Please write title in

Arabic and English

3b. [Short Identification Title]{.smallcaps} - Short (30 characters or
less) title of project comparable to a journal article heading. Please
write short title in Arabic and English.

4a-b. [Names of Egyptian and U.S. Coordinators]{.smallcaps} - Use the
following format: Last name, first name, middle initial as in: Smith,
John K.

5a-b. [Title]{.smallcaps} -- Professional titles of respective
coordinators.

6a-b. [Names of Respective Institutions]{.smallcaps} - Provide a
high-level, most commonly recognized affiliation and the department of
the institution.

7a-b. [Brief Mailing Address]{.smallcaps} - Provide an accurate and
complete mailing address. If appropriate, include building and room
numbers. Include postal codes.

8a-b. [Respective Telephone Numbers]{.smallcaps} - For reaching the
coordinators.

9a-b. [Respective Fax Numbers]{.smallcaps} - For reaching the
coordinators.

10a-b. [Internet Electronic Mail Addresses]{.smallcaps} - Include
electronic mail (Internet) addresses.

11a-b. [Respective Signatures]{.smallcaps} - Of Egyptian and U.S.
coordinators.

12a-b. [Respective Signatures]{.smallcaps} - Of institutional
authorities indicating institutional approval that the proposal merits
consideration, including Egyptian institutional stamp, and that the core
activities to which this proposal requests add-on funds to support
bilateral cooperation are or will be funded.

13a-b. [Typed Names - O]{.smallcaps}f 12a-12b.

14a-b. [Respective Titles -]{.smallcaps} Professional titles for
individuals in 13a-13b.

15a-b. J[unior scientist name(s) -]{.smallcaps} Of Egyptian and/or U.S.
coordinators.

16\. [For U.S. Coordinator]{.smallcaps} - Indicate the appropriate U.S.
reviewing agency, if applicable.

17\. [Budget Summary]{.smallcaps} - Summarize budget requested for Years
One, Two, and Three (if needed). "Project Total" is the combined Egypt
and U.S. costs over the entire grant period and must not exceed \$60,000
for Dual-Cooperator projects and \$180,000 for Multi-Cooperator
projects. Show all amounts in U.S. dollar equivalents only.

18\. Total [Years Duration]{.smallcaps} - Up to 3 years.

**[Attachment I.b.]{.smallcaps}**

**[(Multi-Cooperator Grants Only)]{.smallcaps}**

**[Egyptian Cooperating Institutes and Research Teams]{.smallcaps}**

**Dr. \"Egyptian Coordinator\" has composed the Egyptian corresponding
research team as follows:**

  ---------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------------
                         **Name**                     **Institute**

  **[1.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[2.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[3.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[4.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[5.]{.smallcaps}**                                
  ---------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------------

**and will cooperate with each of them in executing the research
proposal titled \" \" according to the terms and budgets indicated in
this proposal.**

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  **Egyptian Coordinator:**

  **Signature:**

  **Head of Egyptian Coordinating Institute:**

  **Signature:**
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

**[Attachment I.c.]{.smallcaps}**

**[(Multi-Cooperator Grants Only)]{.smallcaps}**

**[U.S. Cooperating Institutes and Research Teams]{.smallcaps}**

**Dr. \"US Coordinator\" has composed the U.S. corresponding research
team as follows:**

  ---------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------------
                         **Name**                     **Institute**

  **[1.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[2.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[3.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[4.]{.smallcaps}**                                

  **[5.]{.smallcaps}**                                
  ---------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------------

**and will cooperate with each of them in executing the research
proposal titled \" \" according to the terms and budgets indicated in
this proposal.**

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  **US Coordinator:**

  **Signature:**

  **Head of U.S. Coordinating Institute:**

  **Signature:**
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**[Attachment II]{.smallcaps}**

**[Research Proposal Abstract]{.smallcaps}**

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| **[U.S.-Egypt Science and Technology Program]{.smallcaps}**           |
| ID#\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   |
|                                                                       |
| (For Program Administrator Use)                                       |
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| [Abstract in English:]{.smallcaps}                                    |
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| [Abstract in Arabic:]{.smallcaps}                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| [Proposed U.S. Technical Agency for Review:]{.smallcaps}              |
|                                                                       |
| [Proposed Egyptian Technical Agency for Review:]{.smallcaps}          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**[Attachment III.a.]{.smallcaps}**

**[Proposed Budget]{.smallcaps}**

**Coordinators\' Signatures**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Project
Title**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 15%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong>Note:</strong> List all amounts in
U.S. dollar equivalents only, not Egyptian pounds. "Project Total" must
not exceed $60,000<sup>1</sup>.</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Year 1 ($)</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Year Two ($)</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Year Three ($)</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Three-Year Total ($)</strong></td>
<td><strong>Project Total ($)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Egyptian</td>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>Egyptian</td>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>Egyptian</td>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>Egyptian</td>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>U.S. + Egypt</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="3"><strong>Travel</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">1. Domestic Travel</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">2. Per Diem, Domestic</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">3 International Airfare</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">4. Per Diem, International</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">5. JR. Scientist Int'l travel &amp; per diem</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">6.JR. Scientist domestic travel &amp; per diem</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Travel Costs Total (A)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2" rowspan="3"><strong>Equipment</strong></td>
<td>1. Instruments</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>2. Spare Parts</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>3. Materials and Supplies</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Equipment Costs Total (B)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="5"><strong>Other Direct Costs</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">1. Post Docs/Technicians</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">2. Computer Services</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">3. Publication Costs</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">4. Workshop Venue/Breaks</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">5. Other (Describe)<sup>2</sup></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Other Direct Costs Total (C)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Institutional Indirect Costs (D)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><p><strong>Grand Total Project Costs (E)</strong></p>
<p>(A+B+C+D)</p></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

^1^ Provide justification for all budget items over \$1,000 on a
separate sheet of paper. ^2^ Describe additional costs if necessary on a
separate sheet of paper.

**[Attachment III.b.]{.smallcaps}**

**[(Multi-Cooperator Grants Only)]{.smallcaps}**

**[Proposed Budget]{.smallcaps}**

**Egyptian Coordinator Signature**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Project
Title**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

<table style="width:100%;">
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 14%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong>Note:</strong> List all amounts in
U.S. dollar equivalents only, not Egyptian pounds. "Project Total" must
not exceed $60,000<sup>1</sup>.</td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Year 1</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Year 2</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Year 3</strong></td>
<td><strong>Three Year Total</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p>Egyptian</p>
<p>Coordinator</p></td>
<td>Egyptian Cooperator 1</td>
<td>Egyptian Cooperator 2</td>
<td><p>Egyptian</p>
<p>Coordinator</p></td>
<td>Egyptian Cooperator 1</td>
<td>Egyptian Cooperator 2</td>
<td>Egyptian Cooperator 2</td>
<td><p>Egyptian</p>
<p>Coordinator</p></td>
<td>Egyptian Cooperator 1</td>
<td>Coordinator &amp; Cooperators</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="3"><strong>Travel</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">1. Domestic Travel</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">2. Per Diem, Domestic</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">3 International Airfare</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">4. Per Diem, International</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">5. JR. Scientist Int'l travel &amp; per diem</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">6.JR. Scientist domestic travel &amp; per diem</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Travel Costs Total (A)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2" rowspan="3"><strong>Equipment</strong></td>
<td>1. Instruments</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>2. Spare Parts</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>3. Materials and Supplies</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Equipment Costs Total (B)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="5"><strong>Other Direct Costs</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">1. Post Docs/Technicians</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">2. Computer Services</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">3. Publication Costs</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">4. Workshop Venue/Breaks</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">5. Other (Describe)<sup>2</sup></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Other Direct Costs Total (C)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Institutional Indirect Costs (D)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><p><strong>Grand Total Project Costs (E)</strong></p>
<p>(A+B+C+D)</p></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

^1^ Provide justification for all budget items over \$1,000 on a
separate sheet of paper. ^2^ Describe additional costs if necessary on a
separate sheet of paper.

**[Attachment III.c.]{.smallcaps}**

**[(Multi-Cooperator Grants Only)]{.smallcaps}**

**[Proposed Budget]{.smallcaps}**

**U.S. Coordinator
Signature**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Project
Title**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

<table style="width:100%;">
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 14%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong>Note:</strong> List all amounts in
U.S. dollar equivalents only, not Egyptian pounds. "Project Total" must
not exceed $60,000<sup>1</sup>.</td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Year 1</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Year 2</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Year 3</strong></td>
<td><strong>Three Year Total</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Coordinator</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Cooperator 1</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Cooperator 2</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Coordinator</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Cooperator 1</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Cooperator 2</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Cooperator 2</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Coordinator</p></td>
<td><p>U.S.</p>
<p>Cooperator 1</p></td>
<td>Coordinators &amp; Cooperators</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="3"><strong>Travel</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">1. Domestic Travel</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">2. Per Diem, Domestic</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">3 International Airfare</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">4. Per Diem, International</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">5. JR. Scientist Int'l travel &amp; per diem</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">6.JR. Scientist domestic travel &amp; per diem</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Travel Costs Total (A)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2" rowspan="3"><strong>Equipment</strong></td>
<td>1. Instruments</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>2. Spare Parts</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>3. Materials and Supplies</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Equipment Costs Total (B)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="5"><strong>Other Direct Costs</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">1. Post Docs/Technicians</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">2. Computer Services</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">3. Publication Costs</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">4. Workshop Venue/Breaks</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">5. Other (Describe)<sup>2</sup></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Other Direct Costs Total (C)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Institutional Indirect Costs (D)</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><p><strong>Grand Total Project Costs (E)</strong></p>
<p>(A+B+C+D)</p></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

^1^ Provide justification for all budget items over \$1,000 on a
separate sheet of paper. ^2^ Describe additional costs if necessary on a
separate sheet of paper.

**[Attachment IV]{.smallcaps}**

**[Format For Curricula Vitae]{.smallcaps}**

***Note: Maximum two pages per person.***

[Name:]{.smallcaps}

[Address:]{.smallcaps}

[Personal Data]{.smallcaps} (Date and place of birth, family status):

[Education:]{.smallcaps}

[Positions:]{.smallcaps}

[Awards:]{.smallcaps}

[Memberships:]{.smallcaps}

[Appointments:]{.smallcaps}

[Main Research or Technology Topics:]{.smallcaps}

[Recent Relevant Publications/Patents]{.smallcaps} (Maximum ten):

**Attachment V**

**Proposal Screening Checklist**

*(For use by Program Administrators)*

*(Extra information required for Multi-Cooperator Projects is between
brackets)*

Egyptian Coordinator \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ American
Coordinator. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

I.D. Number \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ *(assign
only if all items below are checked)*

**Proposals *Must* Include:**

**Section I. Cover Page:**

\_\_\_\_\_ Signatures of (1) *both* the Egyptian and American
Coordinators on Attachment 1.a (signature of cooperators on Attachment
1.b. and 1.c., respectively ) and

> \(2\) appropriate officials from the Coordinator institutions
> including the Egyptian institution stamp on Attachment 1.a (and from
> the Cooperators institutions including the Egyptian institution stamp
> on Attachment 1.b and 1.c)

**Section II. Proposal:**

\_\_\_\_\_ Background, maximum 2 pages (maximum 4 pages)

\_\_\_\_\_ Abstract -1 paragraph- in Arabic and English

\_\_\_\_\_ Statement of scientific or technical problem, maximum 1 page
(maximum 2 pages)

\_\_\_\_\_ Statement, *in detail*, of work to be done, maximum 4 pages
(maximum 8 pages)

\_\_\_\_\_ Description of what each Coordinator (and cooperator) will do
and nature of collaboration , maximum 1 page (maximum 3 pages)

\_\_\_\_\_ Statement on the Participation of Junior Scientists

**Section III. Budget:**

\_\_\_\_\_ Funding requests for Egyptian and American Coordinators (and
cooperators) shown in U.S. dollar quantities.

\_\_\_\_\_ Total proposal budget does not exceed \$60,000 (\$180,000).
Justification for each item over \$1,000 (for example, travel,
equipment, etc.).

\_\_\_\_\_ Signatures of both Coordinators (and Cooperators) including
the Egyptian institution stamp on budget page Attachment III.a.
(Attachment III.a, III.b. and III.c.).

**Section IV. Other:**

\_\_\_\_\_ Supporting correspondence/Letters from coordinator (and
cooperator) institutions.

\_\_\_\_\_ Curriculum vitae from *both* Coordinators (and cooperators,
maximum 2 pages per person)

\_\_\_\_\_ Curriculum vitae for other project staff, if this is key for
proposal review

\_\_\_\_\_ Appropriate box checked on Priority Research Areas list.

*Proposals not containing all of these essential elements **will not be
accepted for review**.*

**[Attachment VI]{.smallcaps}**

**[Rating/Review Form]{.smallcaps}**

Proposal I.D. Number: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Short Title: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Egyptian P.I. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

American P.I. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Check Appropriate Boxes:**

*(See Review Request for explanation of criteria)*

**Rating Scale:**

0 = Project Should Not be Funded

1 = Lowest Rating

2 = Poor

3 = Average (Not likely to be funded)

4 = Good (In competitive range for funding)

5 = Highest Rating

  ----------------------------------------- ------- ------- --------- ------- ------- -------
                                            Low             Average           High    

  **Criteria**                              **0**   **1**   **2**     **3**   **4**   **5**

  A. Nature/Degree of Cooperation                                                     

  B. Intrinsic Scientific or Technical                                                
  Merit                                                                               

  C. Technical Performance, Competence, &                                             
  Feasibility                                                                         

  D. Relevance & Significance of                                                      
  International Cooperation                                                           

  E. Budget Evaluation                                                                

  F. Infrastructure Effects                                                           

  G. Involvement of Junior Scientists                                                 

  **Overall Rating:** Using an average of                                             
  the above scores, please indicate your                                              
  overall rating of this proposal using                                               
  \"0\" for disapproval or \"1\" to \"5\"                                             
  in proportion to the proposal\'s merit:                                             
  ----------------------------------------- ------- ------- --------- ------- ------- -------

**General Comments** in support of each of the seven categories above:

**Recommendation/Justification:** Does this project offer significant
opportunities or benefits to the U.S. and Egypt that justify a rating of
top priority? Or, briefly, why should this proposal not be recommended
for funding?

**[Attachment VII]{.smallcaps}**

**[Format: Letter of Intent to Award]{.smallcaps}**

To: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ *\[Both the U.S. and Egyptian
Coordinators will receive a letter notifying them of the award.\]*

It is our pleasure to inform you that the U.S.-Egypt Joint Board
decision of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ has awarded a grant to your institution
to conduct the joint research project entitled
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. The period of your award is
\_\_\_\_\_ years. Your counterpart will be notified of this award
separately.

This award is designated No: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

The award is payable from the U.S.-Egypt Joint Science and Technology
Fund. The activity financed by this award is under the direction of the
Coordinators as specified in the proposal. The Coordinators are directly
responsible for the technical and financial management of the project.

The grant under this award totals \$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
jointly provided in U.S. dollars and Egyptian pounds. \$
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will be provided to the U.S. side through
a U.S. technical agency, and the equivalent of \$
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will be provided to the Egyptian side
through the Ministry of Scientific Research. You will be contacted
shortly by the Ministry of Scientific Research and the U.S. technical
agency to sign a grant agreement.

As noted in the paragraph above, the total award amount is disbursed in
two parts, one to the U.S. Coordinator and one to the Egyptian
Coordinator. These two parts were determined by the availability of
Joint Board funds in the U.S. and Egypt this year. While these two
amounts are awarded separately to the U.S. and Egyptian Coordinators,
the total amount is expected to be used to cover combined project costs,
as agreed to by the two Coordinators.

The grant is payable upon receipt of funds and following submission of
this signed grant letter as well as any additional program requirements
to the Program Administrators.  Timely submission of progress and fiscal
reports are mandatory as specified in the enclosed Reporting
Requirements. 

As mentioned in the Program Announcement, applicants should be aware
that U.S. principal investigators can expect to receive their award
funds through a U.S. funding agency in the summer or fall of 2006.
Egyptian principal investigators normally do not receive their funds
until the spring or early summer of the following year (spring/early
summer 2007).

Please return this letter as soon as possible. Your signature signifies
acceptance of the Grant Terms and Conditions attached to this grant
letter. You and your institution\'s fiscal office should retain a copy.

Sincerely,

Ms. Joan Mahoney

American Program Administrator

(Counter signer)

Cooperator

(Signature)

Dr. Mohamed Swellam

Egyptian Program Administrator

(Counter signer)

Type Name:

Representative of Grantee Institution

(Signature)

*Attachments: Grant Terms and Conditions*

> *Reporting Requirements*
>
> *U.S.-Egypt Science and Technology Program Contacts List*

*CC: U.S. Technical Agency*

*Counterpart Coordinator*

**[ATTACHMENT VIII]{.smallcaps}**

**[U.S.-Egypt Science and Technology Program]{.smallcaps}**

**[Intellectual Property Rights Issues]{.smallcaps}**

In matters concerning protection of intellectual property, the
cooperating institutions will be guided by the provisions of Annex A of
the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the
Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt on Science and Technology
Cooperation. However, no funds will be disbursed to support activities
that may produce intellectual property unless such intellectual property
is protected under both United States and Egyptian laws. Currently
pharmaceuticals are not adequately protected under Egyptian law.

**[Attachment IX]{.smallcaps}**

**[Priority Research Areas]{.smallcaps}**

All applicants must check the appropriate box to aid in classifying the
proposal for review:

  ------------------------------------- ---------- ---------------------------------------------------- --
  **[A. Biotechnology]{.smallcaps}**                                                                    

                                        **A.1**    **Agriculture**                                      

                                        A.1.1      Insect Control                                       

                                        A.1.2      Biofertilizers                                       

                                        A.1.3      Animal/Aquaculture Productivity                      

                                        A.1.4      Plant Disease Resistance                             

                                        A.1.5      DNA Markers                                          

                                        **A.2**    **Health**                                           

                                        A.2.1      Diagnostics                                          

                                        A.2.2      Vaccines                                             

                                        A.2.3      Natural Products                                     

                                        **A.3**    **Industry**                                         

                                        A.3.1      Enzymes for Leather, Food, Detergents, & Textiles    

                                        A.3.2      Citric Acid Production from Carbohydrate By-Products 

                                        A.3.3      Biodegradable Biopolymers                            

                                        **A.4**    **Environment**                                      

                                        A.4.1      Bioremediation of Wastewater, Soil, & Sediments      

                                        A.4.2      Commercial Composting                                

                                        A.4.3      Monitoring/Biosensors                                

                                        **A.5**    **Basic Science**                                    

                                        A.5.1      Basic Science                                        

  **[B. Standards &                                                                                     
  Metrology]{.smallcaps}**                                                                              

                                        B.1        Physical Metrology                                   

                                        B.2        Metrology & Standards                                

                                        B.3        Measurement Assurance Programs                       

                                        B.4        Informatics                                          

                                        B.5        Materials Characterization                           

                                        B.6        Chemical Metrology                                   

                                        B.7        Certified Reference Materials                        

                                        B.8        Conformity Assessment                                

  **[C. Energy]{.smallcaps}**                                                                           

                                        C.1        Renewable Energy: Wind, Concentrator Technologies,   
                                                   Photovoltaics, & Biomass                             

                                        C.2        Energy Efficiency & Energy Storage                   

                                        C.3        Fuel Cells for Power Production & Automotive         
                                                   Technologies                                         

                                        C.4        Natural Gas Utilization Technologies                 

                                        C.5        Clean Coal Technologies & Advanced Combustion        
                                                   Systems                                              

                                        C.6        Radioactive Waste Management                         

                                        C.7        Advanced Nuclear Reactor Safety                      

  D. **[Environmental                                                                                   
  Technologies]{.smallcaps}**                                                                           

                                        **D.1**    **Solid Waste**                                      

                                        D.1.1      Monitoring & MIS                                     

                                        D.1.2      Incineration of Hospital Wastes                      

                                        D.1.3      Secure Landfill & Composting                         

                                        D.1.4      Management of Hazardous Waste, Exposure Reduction,   
                                                   Hospital Waste                                       

                                        **D.2**    **Drinking & Wastewater**                            

                                        D.2.1      Drinking Water: Quality Control, Microbial           
                                                   Identification                                       

                                        D.2.2      Wastewater: Small Community, Reuse, Removal of       
                                                   Chemical Contaminants                                

                                        D.2.3      Industrial Wastewater: Management, Pollution         
                                                   Prevention, Approaches for Small Industrial Cities   

                                        **D.3**    **Air Quality Management**                           

                                        D.3.1      Monitoring Systems, Air Dispersion Modeling, & Risk  
                                                   Assessment                                           

                                        D.3.2      Residual Oil Combustion                              

                                        D.3.3      Lead from Smelters & Gasoline                        

                                        D.3.4      VOC, PM, NO, and CO from Cars & Stationary Sources   

                                        D.3.5      Source Inventory & Registration                      

                                        D.3.6      Impact on Monuments, Soils or Crops                  

                                        D.3.7      Source Apportionment, Photochemical Reactions, &     
                                                   Ozone                                                

                                        **D.4**    **Clean Manufacturing Technologies**                 

                                        D.4.1      Hazardous Substances & Sludge Management, Source     
                                                   Reduction                                            

                                        D.4.2      Product Improvement, Recycling, Cleaner Technologies 

                                        D.4.3      Small Industrial Clusters                            

  **[E. Manufacturing                                                                                   
  Technologies]{.smallcaps}**                                                                           

                                        E.1        Polymers                                             

                                        E.2        Textiles                                             

                                        E.3        Paper & Pulp                                         

                                        E.4        Environmental                                        

                                        E.5        Ceramics & Glass                                     

                                        E.6        Minerals & Metallurgy                                

                                        E.7        Chemicals                                            

                                        E.8        Food Industry                                        

                                        E.9        Building Materials                                   

  **[F. Information                                                                                     
  Technology]{.smallcaps}**                                                                             

                                        F.1        Information Technology                               

  **G. O[ther                                                                                           
  (]{.smallcaps}**[w]{.smallcaps}rite                                                                   
  in appropriate research topic)                                                                        

                                        G.1                                                             
  ------------------------------------- ---------- ---------------------------------------------------- --

**[Attachment X]{.smallcaps}**

**[U.S.-Egypt Science & Technology Program Contacts List]{.smallcaps}**

**Program Administrators**

Dr.Mohamed Swellam

Egyptian Joint Fund Administrator

Ministry of Scientific Research

101 Kasr El Aini Street, 12^th^ Floor, Cairo

Tel. (2) (02) 792-1323/4; Fax (2) (02) 792-1325

E-mail: <stc@asrt.sci.eg>

Ms Joan Mahoney, U.S. Joint Fund Administrator

USAID Building

Ahmed Kamel St.,Off Laselki St., New Maadi, Cairo

Tel. (2) (02) 522-7000; Fax (2) (02) 522-7041

E-mail: <mahoneyjm@state.gov>

Mailing Address via U.S. Postal Service:

USAID/HRH/ET, Unit 64902;APO AE 09839-4902

**Environmental Technologies**

Dr. Mohamed Baha'a El Dien Abdel Hamid Zaghloul

President, Technical & Technological Consulting, Studies & Research
Fund, Ministry of Scientific Research, Cairo

Tel. (2) (02) 296-6446/7/8; Fax (2) (02) 296-6446/7/8

E-mail: <rucmrdi@rusys.eg.net>

Dr. Douglas Steele

Environmental Protection Agency, Office of R&D

Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Washington, DC 20460

Tel. (1) (202) 564-6759; Fax (1) (202) 565-2915

E-mail: <steele.doug@epa.gov>

**Energy**

Eng. Samir Mahmoud Hassan

Chairman, New & Renewable Energy Authority

Imtidad Abbas El Akkad, beside Enppi

Tel. (2)(02) 271-3176; Fax. (2)(02) 271-7173

E-mail: <chairman@nrea.eg.com>

Dr. Dan Melvin

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of International Energy

1000 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC

Tel. (1) (202) 586-6498; Fax (1) (202) 586-1180

E-mail: <dan.melvin@hq.doe.gov>

**Standards & Metrology**

Dr. Mahmoud Gharib El Sherbiny

President, National Institute for Standards

Tersa St., El Haram, P.O. Box 135 Giza 12211

Tel. (2) (02) 740-1340 Fax (2) (02) 740-8111

E-mail: <mgsherebiny@yahoo.com>

Dr. Susan Heller-Zeisler

Office of International and Academic Affairs

National Institute of Standards & Technology

RoomB206, Bldg.222 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Tel. (1) (301) 975-3111; Fax (1) (301) 975-3530

E-mail: <szeisler@nist.gov>

**Biotechnology**

Dr. Hanaiya El-Itriby

President, Agricultural Research Center

9 Gamaa Street, Giza 12619

Tel. (2) (02) 573-4424; Fax (2) (02) 573-1574

E-mail: <hitriby@ageri.sci.eg>

Dr. Medhat Seif El Nasr

President, Mubarak City for Scientific Research

Tel. (2) (03) 459-3420; Fax (2) (03) 459-3423

E-mail: <mdnasr@irinet.edu.eg>

Dr. David Williams

U.S. Department of Agriculture, FAS/ICD/RSED

1400 Independence Ave., S.W., South Bldg., Rm 3223

Washington, DC 20250-1084

Tel. (1) (202) 720-4090; Fax (1) (202) 690-0892

E-mail: david.williams@fas.usda.gov

Ms. Jane Coury

Dept. Of Health & Human Services; OGHA

Room 18-74 Parklawn Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, MD 20857

Tel. (1) (301) 443-6616; Fax (1) (301) 443-4549

E-mail: [jcoury@osophs.dhhs.gov](mailto:levinj@mail.nih.gov)

**Manufacturing Technologies**

Dr. Hani El Nazer

President, National Research Center

El Tahrir St., Dokki, Cairo

Tel. (2) (02) 337-1010; Fax (2) (02) 760-1877

E-mail: <helnazer@nrc.org.eg>

Dr. Osman Shinaishin

National Science Foundation, Div. of Internat'l. Programs

4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230

Tel. (1) (703) 292-7228; Fax (1) (703) 292-9176

E-mail: <oshinais@nsf.gov>

**Information Technology**

Dr. Ayman El-Dessouki

President, Electronics Research Institute

El Tahrir Street, Dokki, Cairo

Tel. (2) (02) 331-0500; Fax (2) (02) 335-1631

E-mail: <ayman@eri.sci.eg>

Dr. Osman Shinaishin

National Science Foundation, Div. of Internat'l. Programs

Tel. (1) (703292-7228; Fax (1) (703) 292-9176

E-mail: <oshinais@nsf.gov>

**http://egypt.usembassy.gov/usegypt.htm**

**[\
Attachment XI]{.smallcaps}**

Does your research involve human subjects?

The answer to this question may be self-evident for investigators who
conduct their research in clinical contexts and collect data from
research subjects who are also hospital or clinic patients. But many
other types of research involve human subjects, often in ways that are
not obvious.

Human subjects research is defined in the U.S. regulations as *research*
that involves **--"A living individual about whom an investigator
conducting research obtains: (a) data through intervention or
interaction with the individual, or (b) identifiable private
information"** (45 CFR 46.102(f))

*Intervention* includes both physical procedures by which data are
gathered (for example, venipuncture) and manipulations of the subject or
the subject\'s environment that are performed for research purposes,
such as asking research subjects to participate in a focus group
discussion. *Interaction* includes communication or interpersonal
contact between investigator and subject (e.g. surveys and interviews).
*Private information* includes information about behavior that occurs in
a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no
observation or recording is taking place (such as information about the
amount of alcohol someone consumes at home), and information that has
been provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the
individual can reasonably expect will not be made public (for example, a
medical record). For the act of obtaining the information to constitute
research involving human subjects, private information must be
individually identifiable (i.e., the identity of the subject is or may
readily be ascertained by the investigator or associated with the
information). Secondary analysis of data and analysis of lab specimens
are examples of research involving human subjects, if identifiable
information is included.

(<http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/humansubjects/guidance/decisioncharts.htm>[)]{.underline}

**[Attachment XII.]{.smallcaps}a[.]{.smallcaps}**

**[(Multi- Cooperator Grants Only)]{.smallcaps}**

**[Supporting Correspondence from all Egyptian participating
institutions]{.smallcaps}**

**This letter certifies that the following researchers:**

  ---------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------
                         **Name**                   **Participation as       **Signature**
                                                    Cooperator or Junior     
                                                    Scientist**              

  **[a.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       

  **[b.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       

  **[c.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       

  **[d.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       
  ---------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------

**are employed by "Institution Name" and are going to cooperate with Dr.
"Egyptian Coordinator Name" as the Egyptian Coordinator for the project
titled:**

**" "**

**according to the terms and budget indicated in this research
proposal.**

**Head of Institute Institutional Stamp**

**Name:**

**Signature:**

**[Attachment XII.]{.smallcaps}b[.]{.smallcaps}**

**[(Multi- Cooperator Grants Only)]{.smallcaps}**

**[Supporting Correspondence. from all U.S. participating
institutions]{.smallcaps}**

**This letter certifies that the following researchers:**

  ---------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------ ----------------
                         **Name**                   **Participation as       **Signature**
                                                    Cooperator or Junior     
                                                    Scientist**              

  **[a.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       

  **[b.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       

  **[c.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       

  **[d.]{.smallcaps}**                                                       
  ---------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------ ----------------

**are employed by "Institution Name" and are going to cooperate with Dr.
"US Coordinator Name" as the American Coordinator for the project
titled:**

**" "**

**according to the terms and budget indicated in this research
proposal.**

**Head of Institute**

**Name:**

**Signature:**