Grant programs / Academic exchanges

Higher Education (Main Goals):

• Enhancing students’ skills and employability and contributing to the competitiveness of the European economy;
• Improving the quality of teaching and learning;
• Implementing the Higher Education Modernisation Agenda in Programme Countries and building the capacity of Partner Countries;
• Strengthening the international dimension of the Erasmus+ Programme;
• Supporting the Bologna Process and dialogue on education policy in strategic partner countries.

Key Action – KA1: Student Mobility in Higher Education (1)

Objectives:

• Provide more and better opportunities for students to develop skills and competences and attract top talents from abroad.

Main activities under this action:

• Credit mobility, including internships abroad: mobility for students is open to partner countries in both directions (NEW);
• Degree mobility: exemplary joint master’s programmes offered by European universities and, in some cases, partner country universities, attracting top students from around the world;
• Student loan guarantees (NEW): enhancing student mobility at the master’s level within Europe (EU only).

Key Action – KA1: Staff Mobility in Higher Education (2)

Objectives:

• Provide more and better opportunities for improving the quality of teaching and learning.

Main activities under this action:

• Teaching (teaching assignment): development of innovative teaching methods, mobility open to partner countries in both directions (NEW);
• Professional development: improving skills and competences of academic and administrative staff, open to partner countries in both directions (NEW);
• Inviting enterprise staff: to enhance the relevance of curricula.

Joint Masters Degree – DEGREE MOBILITY (Call Announced)

Your university can join a consortium of higher education institutions offering a Joint Master’s Degree. These high-quality programmes are selected by the European Commission through annual calls. All members of the consortium jointly design and deliver the study programme, and students study or conduct research at least in two of these institutions. Thus, your institution will be involved in course delivery, student selection and placement. At the end, the consortium awards a joint or double/multiple diploma. Students apply directly to the consortium, which conducts a competitive selection process for EU-funded scholarships.

Higher education institutions from Erasmus+ Programme Countries* can apply to implement Joint Master’s Degree programmes under Erasmus+ calls. HEIs from other countries worldwide may participate as partners in a consortium.

Inter-institutional Agreements for Credit Mobility – CREDIT MOBILITY

By signing an agreement with another university, your institution can send its students, PhD candidates, or staff (with grants) for short-term mobility (up to 12 months) to partner institutions worldwide. According to the agreement, your institution will recognise the credits earned abroad towards the student’s degree upon return. Your staff may receive grants for teaching or training at partner institutions. You may also host foreign students, PhD candidates, or staff for similar short-term stays.

Higher education institutions from Erasmus+ Programme Countries* can apply to implement a mobility project for students, PhD candidates and staff. Applications must be submitted to the National Agency responsible for Erasmus+ in their country. HEIs from other countries worldwide may participate as partners in such agreements.

Key Action – KA2: Cooperation for Innovation (1)

Strategic Partnerships

Objectives:

• Strengthen cooperation between HEIs and key stakeholders (businesses, research institutions, social partners, local/regional authorities, other organisations in education, training or youth policy) to promote quality and innovation in higher education.

Main activities under this action:

• Development, testing, and implementation of new joint curricula and study programmes, joint modules, intensive study programmes;
• Fostering cooperation with businesses in projects aimed at applying real-life examples;
• Using the potential of open educational resources, collective and personalised learning;
• Integrating various forms and methods of learning (distance, part-time, modular).

Key Action – KA2: Cooperation for Innovation (1)

Knowledge Alliances

Objectives:

• Strengthen structured and long-term cooperation between HEIs and businesses to develop and spread innovative approaches to knowledge creation in results-oriented projects, particularly in cutting-edge sectors.

Main activities under this action:

• Development of new multidisciplinary curricula that meet business needs;
• Encouraging entrepreneurial mindsets among students, teachers and company staff;
• Promoting exchange, dissemination and co-creation of new knowledge involving HEIs and businesses.

Key Action – KA2: Capacity Building in Higher Education (ex-TEMPUS) (2)

Capacity Building in Higher Education

Main activities under this action:
Two types of projects involving EU Member States, other European countries, candidate countries (34 total) and neighbouring countries, Russia, countries in Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific region (around 150 partner countries):

• Joint Projects: New curricula and study programmes, teaching and learning methodology, staff development, quality assurance, governance, Bologna tools;
• Structural Projects: National-level reforms involving public authorities in partner countries (education policy modernisation, Bologna Process implementation, governance and management in higher education…).

+ Additional mobility component in both directions – from the EU and to the EU for Neighbourhood Policy and candidate countries (without National Agencies): for students and staff, same rules as credit mobility (max 12 months).

Key Action – KA3: Support for Policy Reform

Objectives:

• Support the EU’s developments in education policy to achieve greater systemic impact.

Main activities under this action:

• Support for the Open Method of Coordination, the Higher Education Modernisation Agenda, Bologna Process;
• Development and implementation of EU transparency tools (ECTS, …);
• Recognition of qualifications (NARIC – National Academic Recognition Information Centre);
• Higher Education Reform Experts Network in Neighbourhood and candidate countries;
• International dialogue on education policy;
• Global alumni association;
• International attractiveness and promotion.

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The Horizon 2020 Programme is a seven-year initiative during which significant changes in the economic and political context may occur. Therefore, ensuring the programme’s continuous relevance will also require adjustments to priorities and resources as and when needed. For this reason, the corresponding proposal includes provisions for possible deviations from the rules. Implementing Horizon 2020 will also involve a strategic approach to research and innovation planning, using joint actions and leadership methods aligned with the evolution of the regulatory framework, moving beyond traditional sectoral development programmes. Such joint actions will be based on solid evidence, analysis, and foresight, and progress will be assessed using a robust set of indicators.

The Horizon 2020 Programme includes several new features that enable it to meet its objectives of promoting economic growth and addressing societal challenges. Specifically, it introduces the following new elements:

• Significant simplification of funding through streamlined programme structure, development of a single set of rules, reduction of bureaucratic burden via a simple reimbursement scheme, introduction of a “one-stop shop” for participants, fewer paperwork requirements when preparing proposals, fewer checks and audits, and an overall goal to reduce the average time to grant to 100 days;
• Integration of research and innovation by ensuring seamless and coherent funding from idea to market;
• Increased support for innovation and market-oriented activities leading to direct economic stimulus;
• Focus on developing business opportunities by addressing “societal challenges”;
• Greater opportunities for new participants and young promising researchers to advance their ideas and obtain funding.

Downloadable files:

Horizon 2020: Bringing Science Closer to Society

Horizon 2020: Programme Presentation

The “People” specific programme of the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development 
 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ aims at professional training, skills development, career advancement, and exchange of experience and knowledge among researchers from different countries, regardless of age or research field.

Who can participate?

Researchers of any nationality from third countries, coming to EU Member States or Associated Countries. These include early-stage researchers with a higher education and up to 4 years of research experience; experienced researchers – PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers with more than 4 years of research experience; organisations actively engaged in research and/or researcher training (universities, research institutes, large or small enterprises, international organisations). Ukrainian researchers and research organisations may participate in limited Marie Skłodowska‑Curie actions for third countries, provided their country has a cooperation agreement with the EU on joint research activities or falls under the European Neighbourhood Policy.

“People” actions where third-country participants do NOT take part

• International Reintegration Grants
• Special actions such as Euraxess, “Researchers’ Night”

“People” actions where third-country participants CAN take part

• Networks of Early-Stage Researchers
• Intra-European Fellowships
• Co-funding of national programmes (COFUND)
• Industry–Academia Partnerships
• International Incoming Fellowships (IIF)
• International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES)

	International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Fellowships for third-country researchers	International Outgoing Fellowships for career development (IOF) Fellowships for EU/AC researchers	Initial Training Early-stage researcher training	Industry–Academia Collaboration between industry and academia	International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) Research staff exchange
Purpose	Encourage third‑country researchers to participate in European projects. Enhance scientific cooperation.	Allow EU/AC researchers to train in top institutions in third countries.	Early-stage researcher training to improve skills and support career development.	Enhance commercial and non-commercial collaboration. Exchange skills and staff.	Support long‑term collaboration through staff exchanges.
Researcher profile	Experienced third‑country researchers.	Experienced EU/AC researchers.	Researchers with ≤ 5 years of experience.	Researchers at any career stage.	All staff of participating organisations.
Host eligibility	Universities and research centres in EU/AC.	Universities and research centres in third countries and EU/AC.	Universities, research institutes, companies, SMEs.	Commercial and non‑commercial research organisations (universities, companies, etc.) in partnerships.	At least two research organisations from different EU/AC countries plus one or more organisations from countries with cooperation agreements.
How it works	Contract signed between the researcher and the host.	Contract signed between researcher and their home organisation (in EU/AC).	Funded projects last up to 4 years.	Funded projects last up to 4 years.	Exchanges last up to 1 year. Positions retained for staff.
More info	Website	Website	Website	Website	Website

Actions

• Initial training for researchers through networks of early-stage researchers combining organisations from different countries, with an interdisciplinary approach.
• Continuous professional training and career development.
• Industry–academia collaboration: requires a consortium (at least one research organisation and one private enterprise from different EU/AC countries) with joint programmes including exchanges, know‑how transfer, staff mobility, seminars and conferences. Third‑country experts are invited to train EU researchers over 1–2 years and participate in programme events (costs covered by the project).
• International cooperation: includes fellowships for EU/AC researchers to train in third countries, fellowships for third‑country researchers in EU/AC, and staff exchanges.
• Special policy actions.
• Co‑funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) to support existing or new programmes improving cross‑border mobility for career development of experienced researchers.

Which topics are supported?

Research topics are chosen freely by researchers. All thematic and scientific research areas are eligible for funding, except those covered by the EURATOM programme, which are funded separately.

How does it work?

After the call is published, all proposals received within the deadline are evaluated by a panel of independent experts against set criteria. Funding is granted to the strongest proposals for a duration of 1–3 years.

What does funding cover?

Funding covers researcher and project costs. Support for third‑country researchers may reach up to 100%, including researcher salary and operational costs. The EU contribution depends on factors such as researcher experience, host country, researcher’s family status at contract signing, etc.

Before submitting a proposal, participants should review all legal documents to better understand evaluation procedures, participation rules, contract and funding details.

Funding for third‑country researchers hosting in EU/AC

• Living allowance – €17,250–79,500/year (depending on experience and tax regime)
• Mobility allowance – €500–800/month (depending on family status at contract signing)
• Travel allowance – €250–2,500/year (depending on distance, up to 10,000 km)

Research/Training costs:

• €500/month in a research department (non‑laboratory)
• €800/month in a research laboratory

Host organisation costs:

• Project management costs – 3% of the EU grant
• Indirect costs – 10% of the project costs (excluding subcontracting)
• €15,000 per researcher/year – return phase to third country (maximum 1 year)

Funding for research staff exchanges

• €1,800/employee/month – travel grant for EU/AC staff (funded by EU grant)
• Third countries self-fund travel costs for their staff
• In EU Neighbourhood Policy or associated countries, EU funding may cover travel costs for staff in some cases

FUTURE CALLS

	Call opening	Deadline	Budget
ITN COFUND I R S E S I E F I I F IOF	8 September 2008 18 November 2009 25 November 2009 17 March 2010 (ITN, IEF, IIF, IOF)	22 December 2009 18 February 2010 25 March 2010 17 August 2010 (ITN, IEF, IIF, IOF)	€243 million €75 million (COFUND) €30 million (IRSES) €95 million (IEF) €28 million (IIF, IOF)

Useful links

CORDIS – Marie Curie mobility programme
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/mariecurieactions/home_en.html

Marie Curie actions (“People” programme)
http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/

EURAXESS – European researcher mobility portal
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm

COFUND Calls
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/cofund_en.html

Prepared based on CORDIS materials
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/

National Information Centre for EU–Science & Technology Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Room 801, 180 Horkoho St, Kyiv 03680;
(044) 529 0332;
post@fp6-nip.kiev.ua;
www.fp7-ncp.kiev.ua

COST Programme is a tool for creating and supporting international scientific networks (COST Actions). Since 1971, the programme has been funded by EU funds, in particular through the EU Framework Programmes for research and innovation (Horizon Europe subprogramme).

The COST Programme does not fund research or provide for the purchase of equipment. Its goal is to support and strengthen cooperation between researchers through a number of joint activities and tools in four areas, including:

• organization of meetings, seminars, conferences;
• short-term scientific missions (exchange programmes);
• training courses, workshops;
• dissemination and exchange of information, publication of articles.

As of today, the programme includes about 150 active networks (COST Actions). The conditions for establishing each COST Action include the cooperation of at least 7 member countries and the development of a joint work programme for a period of 4 years.

The programme has no restrictions on fields of science and innovation, supports interdisciplinary and emerging areas. It is also open to various stakeholder groups, including the private sector, higher education institutions and research organisations, NGOs, and public authorities.

Participation in the programme is possible through:

1. joining an existing COST Action
2. creating a new network.

As of today, Ukraine is among the COST Near Neighbour Countries, which allows us to join already established COST Actions but limits us in creating new networks. Participants involved in a COST Action are eligible to participate in all events planned within their COST Action and can receive reimbursement under the COST Action. For Ukraine to be eligible to initiate COST Actions, it must become a full member of the COST programme.

The full list of existing COST Actions: https://www.cost.eu/cost-actions/how-to-participate/

General instructions for participating in the COST programme: https://www.cost.eu/cost-actions/how-to-participate/

COST YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxiOUZIt9DIH4HfAKjlMSKg

Contacts:

Vitalii Vasylovych Karbashevskyi, Grant Programmes Support Sector, Leading Specialist of the R&D Center for International Cooperation and Legal Support, MNAU

+380512 582959
international@mnau.edu.ua

Daria Andriivna Bovkun, State Expert of the Expert Group on European Research Area Integration, Directorate of Science and Innovation, Main Department for Policy Implementation in the Field of Science and Innovation, MESU
+38044 2877216
daria.bovkun@mon.gov.ua

Attention young and experienced researchers of Mykolaiv NAU.

In this section, you can find information about scholarship and mini-grant opportunities for research at French higher education institutions.

• Long-term scholarships

• • French Government Scholarships for Master’s and PhD Studies
  • Results of the 2020 French Government Scholarship Competition / for Master’s and PhD Studies
  • Scholarship Competition for Studies
  • Long-term Scholarships

• Short-term scholarships

• • French Government Scholarships / For experienced Ukrainian researchers
  • French Government Scholarships / For young Ukrainian researchers
  • Postdoctoral Internships: Atlas 2020 Programme
  • Scholarship Competition for Experienced Researchers

Scholarship of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria for Postdoctoral Researchers (Stipendium der Stipendienstiftung der Republik Österreich für Postdocs)

The scholarship is awarded to postdoctoral researchers from around the world (except Austria) to conduct research at institutions in Austria in the following fields: natural sciences, technical sciences, humanities and social sciences, economics, and fine arts.

Duration of the scholarship: 4–12 months.

The monthly scholarship amount is € 1040. Scholars from third countries may also receive additional travel expense reimbursement of up to € 500.

Independently, the scholar covers accident insurance, health insurance, and accommodation:

• The Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research (OeAD-GmbH) offers accommodation (a room in a dormitory or an apartment) at a cost of € 200–380 per month. There is a € 15 administrative fee for accommodation placement;
• OeAD-GmbH may purchase health and accident insurance on behalf of the scholar, funded by the scholarship.

Requirements for applicants:

• a PhD degree;
• under 40 years of age;
• fluency in German or English.

Required documents:

• online application form;
• curriculum vitae (CV);
• research plan to be carried out in Austria, including a description of both planned and previously conducted work;
• list of publications;
• two letters of recommendation from the applicant’s home university confirming the necessity of staying in Austria and providing information on the applicant’s scientific qualifications (PDF format, submitted with the application form);
• a copy of a relevant certificate proving German or English language proficiency (PDF format, submitted with the application form);
• letter of acceptance from the host institution. The applicant sends the research plan and recommendation letters to the coordinator at the host institution (Austria) for signing. The signed documents (in PDF format) must be attached to the application form.

Application deadline – March 1 every year.

Contacts:
Heike Kernbauer
heike.kernbauer@oead.at

Application form – www.scholarships.at

More details – http://www.oead.at, http://www.grants.at

Polish-American Freedom Foundation and the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission announce an open competition for Lane Kirkland Scholarships
for the academic year

The goal of the Lane Kirkland Scholarships Program is to disseminate the Polish experience of economic and social transformation.

The program includes scholarship holders attending academic courses at Polish universities for two semesters, followed by a 2–4-week professional internship in public and private institutions in Poland.

The Kirkland Scholarship competition is open to citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia – employees of higher education and research institutions, experts, civil servants, politicians, employees of government and municipal institutions, entrepreneurs, managers, NGO leaders, cultural figures, journalists.

Fields of specialization:

• Priority fields for this year’s competition: economics and management, public administration, business management, local government, law, political and social sciences.

Candidate requirements:

• citizenship of one of the eight listed countries (persons with permanent residence status in Poland are not eligible for the Kirkland Scholarship);
• higher education (Master’s degree);
• under 35 years of age (in justified cases up to 40 years old);
• knowledge of Polish (or English – if choosing a program taught in English; in such case, passive knowledge of Polish is acceptable);
• at least 2 years of professional experience.

How to apply for the competition
The full application package consists of the following documents:

• completed application form in Polish or English;
• statement of purpose (4,000–6,000 characters) explaining the motivation to participate in the Program and outlining plans for using the acquired experience;
• two letters of recommendation written in Polish, English, or Russian;
• copy of university diploma (if applicable – copy of PhD degree diploma).

The application form must be completed online ( www.kirkland.edu.pl; www.fulbright.edu.pl; www.civicportal.org), after which the system-generated confirmation page must be printed. The signed page and a recent photo should be sent by regular mail to the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission.

Alternative application submission method – download the application form in Word format from the website. A scanned completed version should be sent to kirkland2009@fulbright.edu.pl

The competition consists of three stages:

• Stage I – evaluation of submitted applications and their eligibility for the competition
• Stage II – review of submitted applications
• Stage III – interview

Grant conditions
During the nine-month program, participants receive a scholarship of $600. The program covers tuition, accommodation in Poland, round-trip airfare, visa costs, insurance, and the purchase of study materials and handbooks. Scholars will be provided with laptops for temporary use, which they may keep upon fulfilling all program requirements.

Scholarship Program
The program begins in mid-September with a 10-day preparatory and informational course. This is followed by two-semester studies at leading academic centers in Poland (Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw, Lublin) and the writing of semester and diploma papers. Additionally, scholarship holders meet four times a year at integration and thematic seminars. After completing their studies, participants undertake a 2–4-week professional internship at a host organization of their choice. A graduation ceremony and diploma awarding event is held in Warsaw at the end of June.

Conducting research at U.S. universities for a period of four to nine months. Eligible applicants include candidates and doctors of sciences; cultural figures, library science professionals, journalists, and lawyers; researchers without a scientific degree with at least five years of experience; and doctoral candidates or applicants who will receive their degree before the grant begins. Candidate selection will consider professional achievements, feasibility of the proposed project, and its long-term value.

Fields of specialization:

• Humanities and social sciences: philosophy, cultural anthropology, political science, history, archaeology, monument protection, public administration, psychology, social welfare, demography, sociology, ethnic studies, international relations, defense and security policy, economics
• Law: legal history, legal systems, human rights and intellectual property rights
• Economics and business: market system, small business, agricultural policy, professional ethics
• Education and education management
• Information science and library science
• Mass communication and journalism
• Art, architecture, and arts management
• Gender studies
• Museum studies
• Ukrainian studies
• Environmental protection
• American studies

In addition to humanities and social sciences, exact, technical, and natural sciences are also included among eligible fields.

Eligibility requirements:

• Ukrainian citizenship and residency in Ukraine during the competition
• Fluent English
• Compliance with J-1 visa requirements: return to Ukraine for 2 years upon grant completion

How to apply:
Candidates must submit a complete application package to the Fulbright Program office: completed application form, detailed research plan for the U.S. stay with bibliography, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. All documents must be submitted in English and Ukrainian, except for the application form, which is submitted in English only.

Key selection criteria:

• Previous academic achievements
• A convincing and well-developed research plan with a clear justification of its necessity and relevance for Ukrainian institutions
• Potential for collaboration with U.S. and Ukrainian colleagues on projects with a significant impact on education in Ukraine
• Willingness to initiate and implement new courses in humanities and social sciences, as well as promote innovative teaching and learning methods

Candidates may also choose the Kennan Institute in Washington, D.C., as a research site.

The application form is available electronically at: www.fulbright.org.ua
or in printed form at the Fulbright Program Office, 4 Hrushevskoho St., Room 305, Kyiv 01001, tel.: (044) 279-18-50, 279-23-24; fax: 230-20-60, email: scholar@fulbright.com.ua or from the international office.

Objective: The scholarships offer foreign young researchers the opportunity to conduct research or enhance their qualifications at one of Germany’s public or state-recognized higher education institutions or research institutes.

This scholarship program may serve the following purposes:
– conducting research at a German university with subsequent defense of the PhD thesis in the candidate’s home country.
– conducting research at a German university with subsequent defense of the PhD thesis in Germany. In this case, we draw your attention to structured doctoral programs at so-called “Graduierten- und Promotionskollegs” (graduate schools for doctoral candidates), international doctoral programs at “Graduate Schools,” and Max Planck research institutes. More information can be found here: www.daad.de/ipp;
– conducting research or qualification enhancement without further defense or exams.

Duration of the scholarship: The scholarship period is determined by the selection committee during application review. It may range – depending on the applicant’s work plan – typically from one to ten months; for doctoral candidates planning to defend their dissertation in Germany, it may last three, in exceptional cases four years. Full doctoral studies in Germany are supported if there are special reasons, such as the absence of adequate research opportunities or academic supervision in the home country, or the need for multi-year support in Germany due to the nature of the research.

Support for full doctoral studies in Germany is generally for up to three years, and if additional preparatory study is required for doctoral studies, it may be extended to 4 years. Even if full doctoral study support is intended, scholarship payments are initially approved for a maximum of one year.

Start of scholarship payments – not earlier than June 1. If the scholarship lasts more than 7 months, payment typically begins on October 1.

Scholarship amount: DAAD pays a monthly scholarship, the amount of which depends on the scholar’s academic background: 715 euros (for graduates) or 975 euros (for doctoral candidates). The scholarship usually includes health insurance coverage. Additionally, DAAD generally covers a travel allowance unless such expenses are covered by organizations in the scholar’s home country or another party.

If the stay exceeds 6 months, in addition to the research scholarship, support may be provided for housing and accompanying family members. Funding for language courses may be available in special cases (see “Applicant Requirements”).

For scholars under the “DAAD-Sandwich” model, travel expenses for the academic supervisor may be covered if stated in the initial scholarship application.

Requirements for applicants: Applications for a DAAD research scholarship for doctoral candidates and young scientists can be submitted by highly qualified graduates who, by the start of the scholarship, will hold a specialist or master’s degree, and in exceptional cases, a bachelor’s or PhD degree.

Doctoral candidates planning to defend their dissertation in their home country must be enrolled in a doctoral program at home. Among the required documents is usually a written agreement from a professor (academic advisor) in Germany who will supervise the research stay, with a clear reference to the applicant’s plans, as well as written confirmation from the host institute regarding the provision of a workplace. If the dissertation is to be defended at a German university, the supervisor’s confirmation must be included.

Objective: Foreign researchers working at universities and research institutes have the opportunity to conduct research at one of the public or state-recognized German universities or at one of the non-university research institutions.
Duration of the scholarship: The scholarship is awarded for a period of one to three months depending on the applicant’s work plan.
Scholarship amount: The monthly scholarship amount depends on the academic degree: €1840 for researchers (lecturers, associate professors, usually with a PhD degree) and €1990 for professors; in exceptional cases – €2240.
Additionally, DAAD usually provides a travel allowance, unless covered by institutions in the applicant’s home country or another party.
Eligibility requirements: Applications for the DAAD research stay scholarship can be submitted by experienced researchers, generally holding a PhD. All applicants must be employed at a university or research institution in their home country. A written confirmation from the host institution regarding the provision of a workplace for the applicant is required.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Open Society Institute (OSI) are running a joint scholarship program for graduates and young university lecturers from Ukraine. Scholarships are jointly awarded by DAAD and OSI for the purpose of studying or conducting research and writing a dissertation at German universities.
The aim of the DAAD/OSI program is to improve the state of teaching and research in the humanities and social sciences in Ukraine, as well as to establish contacts between German and Ukrainian scholars, which may lead to independently developed future international cooperation.

Duration of the scholarship:
Scholarships are awarded for master’s programs lasting up to two years, for three-year PhD studies, as well as for academic stays divided into two periods of three months each.

Scholarship amount:
Master’s students: €750 per month.
PhD students: €1000 per month.
Researchers with a PhD: €1840 per month.

All participants will be reimbursed for travel expenses and, if necessary and provided by the program, the cost of language courses.
PhD students will be reimbursed for a return trip home after two years of stay.

http://www.daad.org.ua/ukr/stip_osi.htm