Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (ITEC Division)
Fully funded: course fees, a daily/monthly living allowance, book allowance, study tours, emergency medical assistance and return airfare to India are covered by the Government of India, with no financial contribution required from the participant.
The ITEC programme is open to Uzbek nationals — the Embassy of India in Tashkent maintains a dedicated 'Application for ITEC courses' page. Candidates should be aged 25-45, have at least 5 years of relevant work experience, the required educational qualification, and good command of English. Government officials, university staff and organisation employees are eligible to apply.
Uzbekistan citizens only
Review the available course list on itecgoi.in, complete the online application form, print it, and submit it together with employer certification to the Embassy of India in Tashkent.
Rolling deadline
Deadlines are course-specific; applications should reach the Embassy of India in Tashkent approximately 3 months before the course start date. The annual course calendar (ITEC Planner) is published on itecgoi.in.
Royal Society (UK)
Under the Global round: up to £3,000 for a single visit (up to 3 months), up to £6,000 for multiple visits within one year, and up to £12,000 in total over two years. Under the Cost-Share round, the Royal Society provides up to £12,000, matched by an equal contribution from an overseas partner organisation (e.g. Italy's CNR, Japan's JSPS, China's NSFC, or Taiwan's NSTC).
German Academic Exchange Service
Doctoral candidates and early-career postdocs receive a stipend of approximately €1,200–1,400 per month, along with health/accident insurance and a travel grant; the exact rate is updated annually.
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
A daily allowance of approximately CHF 93-94 (tax-free) for accommodation and meals, plus coverage of travel costs to and from Geneva and full health insurance.