Research Projects - TBRI 2026

Call for Proposals 
(The first of November, 2026) 
Deadline for submission is 
December 30, 2026

Call for Research Projects 
This call aims to support research projects addressing topics of scientific priority, encouraging research staff members to conduct distinguished research with clear scientific deliverables suitable for publication and application. 
* Project Duration: Maximum of three (3) years. 
* Project Budget: Up to 500,000 EGP. 
Proposals submitted must fall within the following research fields: 
* Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Gastrointestinal Diseases 
* Renal and Urological Diseases 
* Metabolic Disorders and Malignancies 
* Emerging Infectious Diseases 
* Recent Trends in Environmental Health 
* Tropical and Parasitic Diseases 

The following items should be taken into account in the submitted proposals: 

- The proposal is a research project in one of the above-mentioned fields.

- Projects will be evaluated and selected based on several key criteria, including the originality and clarity of the project idea, the level of innovation it demonstrates, and its potential for practical application.

- The total budget of the project must not exceed maximum funding limit specified for the respective research call.

- The budget is to be disbursed in three unequal installments: 
* The first installment: up to a maximum of 60% of the total budget. 
* The second and third installments: 40% of the total budget.

- The Principal Investigator must not have any ongoing research projects at the time of submission.

- A researcher may only submit one research proposal, whether as a Principal Investigator (PI) or a Co-PI.

- A researcher may not be involved in more than three ongoing research projects at the same time.

- Project objectives, work plan, and expected outcomes must align proportionately with the project size and requested budget.

 -  An official paper copy of the proposal must be submitted, including approvals from both the Department and Division Councils.

-  Submissions must be completed online via the Institute's website, along with submitting the approved paper copy. 
The closing date for proposal submission is December 30, 2026.