TWAS + Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye
TÜBİTAK provides a monthly living/accommodation allowance and health insurance; TWAS covers round-trip travel costs to Turkey and visa expenses; the host institution waives or covers tuition/research fees. Duration ranges from 6 to 36 months.
Open to nationals of developing (Southern) countries who hold a PhD in natural or applied sciences, are no older than 45 as of 31 December of the application year, and are employed in a developing country other than Turkey. Uzbekistan, as a developing country, meets the programme's criteria (the scheme is not limited to the list of 66 'S&T-lagging' countries — the broader 'developing countries' criterion applies).
Developing countries
First create a profile in the TÜBİTAK ARBIS researcher system, then submit your application solely through the TYBS online portal; you will need a letter of invitation from the host institution, a research plan, and proof of English language proficiency.
Annual
Calls are issued periodically; the last confirmed cycle ran from 1 October to 16 December 2024 (opening-closing). The exact 2026 deadline has not yet been posted on the official 'deadlines' page.
TWAS + UNESCO
TWAS covers travel costs to the host centre of excellence and provides a monthly allowance of USD 300 for local living expenses; the host centre covers accommodation, meals and research infrastructure. Associateship status is granted for a 3-year term, during which the associate may visit the centre twice (2-3 months each visit); the term may be renewed for a further 3-year period if funds permit.
OeAD — Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
The grant provides a stipend of EUR 1,300 per month during the research stay in Austria, plus assistance with accommodation and health insurance. Grant duration ranges from 1 to 9 months and cannot be extended.
European Commission
The total budget of a consortium project can range from several hundred thousand to several million euros. Under the Widening Participation instruments (Teaming, Twinning, ERA Chairs), a partner organisation may receive over €100,000; the exact amount depends on the terms of the specific call.