Scholarship for Study and Research in Bavaria: An Opportunity for Ukrainian Students and Researchers

Applications are now being accepted for the Free State of Bavaria’s one-year scholarship program for the 2027/2028 academic year. The program is aimed at graduates from countries in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, particularly Ukraine.

The scholarship program is implemented with the support of the Free State of Bavaria and is designed to promote academic exchange and scientific cooperation between Bavaria and countries in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.

Under the program, Ukrainian graduates who meet the established requirements can receive financial support for:

studying in master’s programs;
pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD);
conducting a one-year research project at higher education institutions in Bavaria.
The scholarship is awarded for one year and, as a rule, can be extended twice—for a total of up to three years. The scholarship amount is 992 euros per month, or 11,904 euros per year. Students with at least one child are eligible for an increased stipend of 1,152 euros per month (13,824 euros per year).

Important Dates
For first-time applicants, the deadline for submitting documents is December 1, 2026.

Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the StipSys system. The organizers emphasize that this is the final deadline: incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves in advance with the program’s terms and conditions, document requirements, and guidelines for completing the application.

Detailed information about the program, eligibility requirements, and the application process:
BAYHOST Scholarship Program “Study and Research in Bavaria”

This is an excellent opportunity for Ukrainian graduates, young scholars, and researchers to gain international academic experience, continue their studies, or carry out their own research project in Bavaria.