The German applicant may receive funds for his Israeli and Palestinian co-investigators. The projects may last for a maximum of five years. Deadlines for submission of pre- proposals are 1 April and 1 October each year, specific forms are necessary. Applications may be submitted in any academic field at any time and from any country except Germany. The fellowship lasts for 6-12 months, at least 6 consecutive months must be spent in Germany.
Additional support is available for travel and a language course.
It is a governmental initiative, involving the Ministries for Foreign Affairs, Education, Culture and Science and Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries. Detailed information and application forms can be obtained at the Netherlands Representation in Ramallah. This programme is currently not active. Overseas scientists apply through the Society's partner organizations, where formal exchange arrangements exist, or the UK host may apply for grants for visiting colleagues. Grants are for individuals and the main criteria are the quality of the individual and the proposed scientific research.