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).
Researchers holding a PhD or equivalent experience, employed on a permanent or fixed-term basis at an eligible organisation. The Global round covers bilateral collaboration between the UK and ALL other countries (including Uzbekistan); it is open only to the natural sciences (biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics).
Apply through the Royal Society's Flexi-Grant® online system; the application must be prepared jointly with a UK-based partner researcher and is reviewed by two panel members.
Periodic
In 2026, Global Round 3 opens on 30 July and closes on 24 September 2026 (decisions announced by 31 March 2027). Global Round 2 (April–June 2026) has already closed; new rounds are announced several times a year.
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.
U.S. Department of State
A monthly stipend, international and domestic travel costs, health insurance, and research/program allowances are covered by the U.S. Department of State; the exact amount depends on the field and duration of the grant (the official page does not publish a specific figure).