Fully Funded Scientific Research Visits in Germany 2026 for MENA Researchers
By: TWAS-DFGLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
Age
- 20 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldOthers
Job locationGermany
DegreeBachelors, Master, Phd
Deadline2026-04-15
Opportunity description
The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme (MENA) supports researchers from the MENA region to conduct research visits at prestigious institutions in Germany. This programme, funded by the World Academy of Sciences and the German Research Foundation, aims to strengthen international scientific collaboration.
Financial Benefits and Coverage
- Includes financial support for travel and living expenses during the research visit.
- Participants get access to research facilities and mentors at the host institutions.
Eligibility Requirements
The programme is open to researchers affiliated with universities or institutions in the MENA region, with a solid research profile and a defined collaboration plan with a host institution.
Available Fields of Study
- Environmental science
- Engineering
- Health sciences
- Social sciences
Benefits
- Covers travel and living expenses.
- Opportunities for co-publishing and attending workshops.
Eligibility criteria
- Researchers affiliated with MENA region institutions.
- Strong research profile and a clear collaboration plan with a host institution.
- The PhD degree must have been obtained in 2021 or later.