*  German scholarship, DAAD (In-country program) for M.Sc. degree (1/10/1998- 30/9/1999), Desk 413, code No. A/98/13858.

*  German scholarship, DAAD (Sandwich program) for Ph.D. degree (1/10/2001-30/12/2004), Desk 413, code No. A/01/20710.