Mohamed Chérif Messaadia University – Souk Ahras announces the extension of the application period for admission to the second cycle (First-Year Master’s and Second-Year Master’s programmes for holders of Bachelor’s +4 and Bachelor’s +5 degrees) for the 2026/2027 academic year, in the accredited specializations and subject to the availability of pedagogical seats.

The application period has been extended from July 26, 2026, to August 6, 2026.

Applicants wishing to apply are invited to submit their applications exclusively through the University’s official website via the following link:

القائمة الأولية للناجحين في الإلتحاق بالماستر – كلية العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية

Eligible Applicants

80% Category

• Graduates of Mohamed Chérif Messaadia University from the 2025/2026 graduating class.

20% Category

• Recent graduates holding an LMD Bachelor’s degree from other higher education institutions.
• Previous graduates holding an LMD Bachelor’s degree from Mohamed Chérif Messaadia University.
• Previous graduates holding an LMD Bachelor’s degree from other higher education institutions.
• Graduates of the Classical System (Bachelor’s +4 and Bachelor’s +5).
• Graduates of the University of Continuing Education holding an LMD Bachelor’s degree from the 2023/2024, 2024/2025, or 2025/2026 graduating classes.
• Holders of a recognized foreign Bachelor’s degree or an officially equivalent qualification.

The Directorate-General for Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT) has made available to the national scientific community the updated lists of scientific journals classified under Category (A) and Category (B), organized according to the major fields of research. The Directorate-General has also published the updated lists of predatory journals and predatory publishers.

The lists can be accessed through the Scientific Journals section of the official website of the Directorate-General for Scientific Research and Technological Development.

The provisions of this journal classification shall apply to all scientific articles submitted from July 30, 2026, onwards.

Important Notice

In addition to being classified under Category (A) or Category (B) by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, a scientific journal must not be identified as predatory or published by a predatory publisher.

Furthermore, the journal must be free of charge, with no article processing or publication fees, except for scientific journals indexed in Web of Science or Scopus.

Researchers are kindly requested to verify the credibility of scientific journals before submitting their work and to refrain from publishing in predatory journals. They are also encouraged to notify the Directorate-General of any suspicious or cloned journal so that it may be considered for inclusion in the next update.

The Thematic Research Agency for Social Sciences and Humanities announces the opening of the call for applications for Thematic Research Projects for the year 2026, based on the thematic areas attached to this announcement.

Research in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities plays a fundamental role in understanding and addressing the major issues facing society. It is called upon to continuously adapt its approaches and methodologies in response to ongoing social transformations and emerging challenges. Areas such as digitalization, psychological and social disorders, cultural heritage and its relationship to development, and social issues including the family, employment, migration, and urbanization have become pressing concerns within Algerian society and require targeted research efforts capable of providing sound scientific expertise and practical solutions.

These thematic research projects constitute a practical framework for addressing a wide range of research challenges. They are open to all research entities (research laboratories, research units, and research centers), as well as to all researchers and national experts, including those residing abroad. The initiative also encourages collaboration with social and economic partners.

The Agency emphasizes that proposed projects should go beyond descriptive studies and adopt analytical and/or comparative approaches, positioning research as a mechanism for proposing evidence-based solutions to the socio-economic challenges facing society at various levels.

Selection Criteria

• Research teams must consist of 3 to 6 researchers, with the project coordinator holding the rank of Professor.
• The project implementation period is set at two (2) years.

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• The establishment of a multidisciplinary research team and demonstrated expertise of the proposed researchers.
• The relevance of the project to the proposed thematic areas and research issues.
• The clarity and precision of the expected research outputs.
• The contribution and involvement of social partners from the relevant sectors.
• The affiliation of approved projects with recognized research entities.

Funding

• Selected projects may receive funding of up to DZD 2,000,000.00, allocated exclusively to operating expenses. The funding will be disbursed in two installments, with the first installment not exceeding 50% of the total allocation.
• The operating budget will be transferred to the host institutions of the approved project coordinators (host research entities).
• Members of each approved project will receive an annual research allowance in accordance with Article 14 of Executive Decree No. 21-144 of April 17, 2021, which establishes the conditions governing part-time scientific research and technological development activities and the corresponding remuneration.

Application Procedure and Timeline

• Application period: August 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026.
• Evaluation period: October 4, 2026 – November 4, 2026.
• Notification of evaluation results: November 15, 2026.
• Appeal submission period: November 16, 2026 – November 25, 2026.
• Publication of the final list of selected projects: November 30, 2026.
• Signing of project launch agreements: December 1, 2026.

Applications must be submitted online via the following link:

https://atrssh.dz/Prth2

For further information, please contact:

projets.thematiques2026@atrssh.dz

As part of the implementation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s sectoral strategy aimed at strengthening the university innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, promoting the valorization of research outcomes, and transforming them into products and services with economic value, Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University – Souk Ahras is pleased to announce the official launch of the second edition of the National Protomarket Challenge (PROTOMARKET) for students with innovative projects.

This national challenge serves as a strategic mechanism for supporting and financing innovative projects with economic potential. It enables project holders to develop market-ready prototypes and transform their ideas into successful start-ups, in line with the national objectives of fostering a knowledge- and innovation-based economy.

In this context, and in accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University – Souk Ahras invites all innovative students and project holders to seize this opportunity by preparing and submitting their applications while benefiting from the mentoring and support services provided by the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship support structures.

Application deadline: 16 August 2026 at 23:59

For further information and guidance, please contact:

• University Business Incubator
• Entrepreneurship Development Center (CDE)
• Technology and Innovation Support Center (CATI)

Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University – Souk Ahras

From the University to the Market… Transforming Innovative Ideas into Successful Projects with Economic and Societal Impact.

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Accordingly, all users are required to activate two-factor authentication no later than 31 July 2026.

Important:

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We therefore urge all users to activate this mandatory security feature as soon as possible before the deadline.

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