Priority Countries in the Middle East

Priority Countries

Since its founding in 1958, KAAD has been supporting scholarship recipients from the Middle East. KAAD’s priority countries in the Middle East are: Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories, and Syria.

Networking

The focus of the KAAD’s support efforts is on building academic networks and, as a result, strengthening civil society structures. In this way, the KAAD contributes to peace, social cohesion, and sustainable development in the Near and Middle East. In this way, KAAD works with them to build long-term, cooperation-based relationships between their countries and Germany. In addition, it supports thematic university networks backed by the KAAD network, particularly in the areas of interfaith dialogue, water management, sustainable education, German as a foreign language, and mental health.

Funding Priorities

In terms of content, the KAAD’s funding efforts are focused on key challenges facing the region in the future. Promoting peace and the common good, as well as strengthening civic responsibility, are of particular importance. Other priorities include promoting global health, preserving the region’s rich cultural heritage, and supporting a holistic socio-ecological transformation. In addition, KAAD is committed to developing a just and sustainable economic system that enables social participation, strengthens responsible economic practices, and opens up long-term prospects for local people.

Funding Objectives

Through this holistic approach, KAAD helps to combine academic excellence with social responsibility and to support committed individuals who serve as advocates for peace, dialogue, and sustainable development.

Learn more about our work in the Near and Middle East

Go to the Near and Middle East Division page

What is the application process?

KAAD has a two-step application process. Interested parties should fill out the questionnaire on our homepage. Please:

Please fill out the online questionnaire

Points of Contact in Priority Countries Egypt Association of Former KAAD Scholarship Recipients Israel/Palestinian Territories

Dr.O. Box 11407 , Gilo, Jerusalem, Israel

Association of Former KAAD Scholarship Recipients

O. Box 11407, Gilo, Jerusalem, Israel

AUDA , Association of Returning Academics from Germany e.O. Box 2404 Nazareth