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Future Ukraine: research grants for Master's students and researchers
Sector:
Education
Type:
Scholarship
Location:
Germany
Deadline:
16 January 2026 at 00:00 Kyiv time
Organiser:
Future Ukraine is a new DAAD programme to support Ukrainian universities and allow young scientists to participate in Ukraine's recovery.
Thanks to the programme, you can work on research in Germany for half a year without worrying about money — the monthly stipend will cover living expenses. You will also receive round-trip travel and insurance.
This is one of the dozens of DAAD opportunities for Ukrainians and one of thousands of programmes offered by the EU.
What do I get?
- A monthly scholarship of EUR 992 for Master's students, EUR 1,400 for doctoral candidates, EUR 2,000 for postdocs, EUR 2,150 for experienced researchers with a doctorate and university teachers, and EUR 2,300 for professors.
- Travel allowance.
- Health insurance.
- If you have a disability or chronic illness, additional payments.
Can I apply?
This is an opportunity for master's and postgraduate students, researchers, university teachers and professors who:
- Have Ukrainian citizenship or permit issued before 24 February 2022.
- Are enrolled or already have a scientific degree.
- Are officially studying or employed at a Ukrainian university or higher education institution.
- Have a research project related to any field other than medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry.
- Know English or German and have a language certificate to prove it.
What do I need to apply?
- Completed application form.
- CV in tabular form — up to 3 pages.
- List of publications — up to 10 pages.
- A detailed description of a research project you want to implement — up to 5 pages. Please indicate how long you wish to receive funding.
- Schedule of planned research work.
- Confirmation from the academic host in Germany that it will provide you with a workplace.
- University degree certificate indicating final grades.
- Language certificate confirming knowledge of English or German.
- Certificate of enrollment or employment at a Ukrainian university.
- A copy of a passport, ID card or permit.
- Other documents that might be relevant: proof of placements, etc.
Note that all documents must be in PDF format. Please provide German or English translations for documents submitted in Ukrainian.
How do I apply?
Apply via the DAAD online portal. You can find step-by-step instructions here.
If you need help with the application portal, contact portal@daad.de.
Applications are being reviewed regularly. However, apply at least three months before the planned research stay.
Good to know
- You should find an academic host in Germany yourself. Choose a state-funded, state-recognised university or a non-university research institute, which is being carried out in agreement with a supervisor in Germany.
- You can get funding for a programme that lasts between 1 and 6 months. The selection committee will determine a funding period individually, considering your study plan.
- You can plan a trip to Germany from 1 May 2026 to 31 January 2027.
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