German Academic Exchange Service  (DAAD) together with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation gives the scholarships that provide  Russian doctoral candidates and young university teachers from the fields of Natural Sciences and Engineering with an opportunity to carry out a research project at a German university or non-university research institution and to establish long-term contacts with German university teachers and researchers.

Mikhail Lomonosov Program is aimed at graduate students full-time students and young scientists of technical and natural sciences. Up to 150 grants are given to Russian scientists doing research in German universities and research centers.

Immanuel Kant Program is aimed at graduate students full-time students and young teachers of humanities, social, legal and economic disciplines. Up to 50 grants are given to Russian scientists doing research in German universities and research centers.

Applications should be sent by mail, courier service or submitted by the applicant to the Moscow DAAD office personally before September 20, 2015.

More information is available on the DAAD website.