Evaluation Criteria

 1) Scientific Value (Innovation)

• To what extent does the proposed project use a clear and defined scientific approach to the addressed problem?
• How innovative is   this scientific approach in tackling the addressed problem?

2) Feasibility & Relevance

• Does the proposed project address important challenge(s) facing the Egyptian industry?
• Does it have feasible/realistic ambitious objectives; can it be implemented given  current capabilities presentin Egypt? 

3) Research methodology and Presentation

• How well conceived and organized is the proposed project?
• Writing style, organization, flow of ideas, references and citation.

4) Literature survey

• Each application should clarify how the submitted project will add to the work previously done on the same topic.
• Was a comprehensive literature survey conducted for similar ideas?

5) Team work

• Does the submitted project clearly specify the roles and responsibilities of each team member?
• How well qualified are the members to conduct the proposed project? (The evaluation committee is expected to evaluate the quality of the team and skills offered by each of its members.)
• Does the number of team members seem reasonable for the proposed project?

6) Reasons for Consideration

• Applicants shall assess why they feel that the SRDA should fund their prototype.  This assessment should include a brief description of why this project is significant and how the applicant will benefit from SRDA funding.