U.S.-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
This program supports early-career U.S. and Arab researchers to collaborate at a symposium focused on advancing science, engineering, and medicine through interdisciplinary research and international partnerships.
Funder: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Travel, accommodation, and participation costs covered for selected attendees; seed grants for collaborative projects may be available.
Summary: Supports early-career U.S. and Arab researchers to attend a symposium fostering international collaboration and interdisciplinary research in science, engineering, and medicine.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via the online portal; eligibility is limited to those within 15 years of highest degree.
Description
The U.S.-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program convenes early-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and 22 Arab countries for a three-day symposium. The event is designed to promote scientific exchange, foster new international collaborations, and address research areas of regional and global significance, such as water security, renewable energy, food security, sustainability, computational methodologies, sensing technologies, metabolism–immunity interactions, and the new space frontier. The program builds a strong alumni network, offers opportunities for follow-on seed grants, and supports ongoing engagement to advance research capacity and international partnerships.
