1. Upon identification of the appropriate German and Egyptian supervisor (professor at any Egyptian or German university), both sides work out a detailed plan of research for the candidate’s dissertation. For this purpose, the German professor may visit his Egyptian counterpart and the candidate at their home university.

2. The doctoral research in Germany must concentrate on topics relevant for the development of Egypt.

3. The candidate registers for the Channel-Program at any Egyptian university, then applies for the GERLS-scholarship within the regular procedure and enrolls in a 2-month German language course in Egypt.

4. Upon the award of the scholarship, the candidate travels to Germany and attends a language course (up to 4 months) at a suitable institution before the beginning of the research project.

5. After the language training, the candidate starts his doctoral research with his Germany supervisor. The stay and research work in Germany may last one to two years. During the candidate’s stay in Germany, the Egyptian supervisor may visit his German counterpart and the candidate at the German university.

6. Upon completion of the research work in Germany, the candidate returns to Egypt in order to complete the dissertation and take his final examination. The German supervisor may participate in the final examinations.