The programme aims to support Ukrainian research, promote international academic cooperation, and provide opportunities for early-career and experienced researchers to contribute to the restoration and development of Ukraine’s research capacity.

Under the programme, participants can receive funding to conduct research at state or state-recognised higher education institutions in Germany, as well as at non-university research institutions.

Duration of the research stay: 1 to 6 months.

Funding period: from 1 May 2027 to 31 January 2028.

Master’s students, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, academic staff and researchers affiliated with Ukrainian higher education institutions are invited to apply, regardless of their current location.

The monthly scholarship amount depends on the applicant’s academic status:

• EUR 992 – for master’s students;

• EUR 1,400 – for PhD students;

• EUR 2,000 – for postdoctoral researchers;

• EUR 2,150 – for experienced researchers and academic staff holding a Doctor of Sciences degree;

• EUR 2,300 – for professors.

Main eligibility requirements:

• Ukrainian citizenship and enrolment or employment at a Ukrainian higher education institution or relevant research institution;

• A research project;

• Prior agreement on the proposed research stay with an academic supervisor at a German host institution;

• Compliance with the programme’s academic and professional requirements.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the DAAD portal. An existing interinstitutional agreement between the Ukrainian and German higher education institutions is not required.

Application deadline: 10 December 2026.

Detailed information about the programme, eligibility requirements and application procedures is available on the official DAAD Ukraine website:https://www.daad-ukraine.org/uk/2026/09/01/zukunft-ukraine-2027/

We encourage interested students and academic staff to review the programme requirements well in advance, identify a potential host institution in Germany and prepare the necessary application documents.

Please note that male students and university employees travelling abroad must comply with the regulations governing the crossing of Ukraine’s state border under martial law.

International Relations Office