A unique opportunity for women working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) under the GÉANT Emerging NREN Programme (ENP) 2026, which will take place alongside TNC26 in Helsinki, Finland, from 8–12 June 2026.
This opportunity is offered directly by GÉANT and is open to all eligible Arab National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), regardless of their participation in specific regional projects. It aims to support and promote the participation of women in STEM fields within the international NREN community.
GÉANT Selection – Women in STEM (ENP26)
As part of ENP26, GÉANT will sponsor 3–5 female participants from countries and territories listed as Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients according to the OECD DAC classification.
Selection is competitive and based on the quality of the application and the proposed Lightning Talk. This track runs in parallel with other ENP selection tracks.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following:
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A CV in English
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A completed ENP26 application form (attached)
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A Lightning Talk proposal, to be submitted via
Submit your proposal for TNC26,
with the talk title clearly indicated in the ENP application form
(proposal submission opens on 4 February)
All applications must be sent to ASREN no later than 10 February.
A selection committee composed of GÉANT International and Partner Relations Managers will finalize the list of selected participants in March 2026.
Sponsorship Coverage
Selected participants will receive:
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Coverage of travel and accommodation costs (as appropriate)
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Coverage of visa-related expenses
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Local transportation, meals, and travel insurance
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Full waiver of TNC26 registration and side meeting fees
Selected participants will be required to sign a volunteer agreement with GÉANT to facilitate the sponsorship process.
Attachments
Emerging-NREN-Programme-Application-form-4
Emerging-NREN-Programme-2026-ToR-v1.0-1
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Speaker:
Noorian Riaz
Kiran Bhandary
"Opportunities for International Researchers and Students in Europe: MSCA, EURAXESS, and Romanian Scholarships"
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 14:00
Location: Online, through the following link:
Opportunities for International Researchers and Students in Europe: MSCA, EURAXESS, and Romanian Scholarships | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Speaker: Assist. Prof. Corina Barna, PhD
Head of the International Students Office, University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timișoara
MSCA National Contact Point | EURAXESS Representative
Target Audience:
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Undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying or conducting research in Europe
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Early-career researchers seeking postdoctoral opportunities or research mobility
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Faculty members and academic staff looking for collaborative research or supervision opportunities under MSCA
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University administrators involved in internationalization, mobility, and scholarship programs
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Prospective applicants to Romanian government scholarships or EU-funded programs
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Researchers interested in EURAXESS services and HRS4R strategy
The session will be particularly useful for:
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Those planning to apply for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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Students or researchers seeking scholarship opportunities in Romania
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Anyone looking to understand the EURAXESS portal and how to access its resources for career development and mobility
Agenda:
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Overview of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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Open calls currently available under MSCA
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How to register for project proposals
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Introduction to the EURAXESS platform and its services
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Romanian government scholarships for international students
The session will last approximately 60 minutes and will be followed by a short Q&A.
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences
announces the opening of registration for the
Codeshare Teaching and Learning Summer School 2025
This summer school offers a unique opportunity for students from various disciplines to participate in high-quality educational courses focusing on Sustainability, Data Science, and Business and Management.
The program will be held online from July 28, 2025, to August 15, 2025.
The deadline for registration is June 30, 2025.
For more information and to register, please visit:
www.h-brs.de/en/codeshare-summerschool
