The International Relations Office announces a call for applications launched by the Research Centre Ukraine / Max Weber Foundation jointly with the Bavarian Academy of Sciences.

The programme is intended for doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with research institutions in Germany or Ukraine. Research must focus on East-Central Europe and/or German-Ukrainian history.

The fellowship provides funding for individual archival and library research, as well as research stays dedicated to advancing a research project or preparing a manuscript. Funding is available for up to four months. Research may be conducted in Ukraine (preferably in Lviv) or Germany (preferably in Munich).

The monthly stipend is €1,920 for doctoral candidates and €2,760 for postdoctoral researchers.

Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format via the online portal:

• an academic CV with a list of publications;

• a description of the research project (up to five pages);

• a schedule and work plan for the research stay (up to three pages).

The application deadline is 4 December 2026.

Detailed information about the call and access to the application form are available on the Max Weber Foundation website.

For questions about the application process, please contact the organisers at admissions@mws-ukraine.org.

Participation in the programme does not automatically grant the right to cross the state border. Travel abroad by male Ukrainian citizens during martial law is subject to applicable Ukrainian legislation.

International Relations Office