DAAD Announces Scholarship Programmes and Opportunities for Ukrainian Students and Researchers for the 2027/2028 Academic Year
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The DAAD Information Centre in Kyiv announces a range of scholarship programmes, research opportunities and events for Ukrainian students, PhD candidates, university lecturers and researchers interested in studying or conducting research in Germany.
Main opportunities and programmes:
DAAD Scholarships for the 2027/2028 Academic Year
Applications are currently open for several DAAD scholarship programmes, including:
Scholarships for full doctoral programmes in Germany or doctoral studies under a co-supervision arrangement (Cotutelle);
Research grants for doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers;
Study visits for university teachers in the fields of Fine Art and Architecture;
Re-invitation programmes for former DAAD scholarship holders;
Master's scholarships for studying in Germany.
Application deadline for the above-mentioned scholarship programmes: 16 November 2026.
Further information and application requirements are available in the DAAD Scholarship Database.
Zukunft Ukraine Research Grant (Ukraine's Future)
DAAD also offers the Zukunft Ukraine research programme, which provides Ukrainian researchers with an opportunity to conduct research in Germany.
Funding period: 1 May 2027 – 31 January 2028.
Duration of the research stay: 1 to 6 months.
Application deadline: 10 December 2026.
Find out more about the programme.
Study Guide. A Platform for Finding Study Programmes in Germany
DAAD presents its updated Study Guide platform (formerly MyGuide), which helps prospective students plan their studies in Germany.
The platform allows users to:
Check whether their previous educational qualifications meet admission requirements;
Assess their language proficiency;
Search for Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes taught in German and English;
Explore DAAD scholarships and other funding opportunities;
Receive a personalised action plan for their application process.
Visit the Study Guide platform.
Information Events and Webinars
In November, DAAD Ukraine and its partners are organising a number of information events dedicated to studying and conducting research in Germany, including:
19 November 2026, at 14:00 – an information session at the Goethe-Institut Library in Kyiv.
Furthermore, on 16 November 2026, the German-Ukrainian Network ConnectED will host an online discussion focusing on practical approaches to internationalisation in higher education institutions.
Further information about the events and registration is available through DAAD Ukraine's communication channels.
We encourage students, PhD candidates, lecturers and researchers of Uzhhorod University to take advantage of DAAD opportunities for education, professional development and international research cooperation!
For more information about scholarships and programmes, please visit the official DAAD Ukraine website.