DAAD scholarships for 2027/2028: study and research in Germany

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), through its representative office in Ukraine, has opened the application cycle for the 2027/2028 academic year. This unified call includes 18 separate scholarship programmes designed for study and research stays in Germany.

Financial support is provided according to the rules of each individual programme and typically includes a monthly stipend, travel expenses, and insurance coverage. Application deadlines differ across the 18 funding tracks, with the earliest deadlines set for November 16, 2026.

What is funded

Funding packages are designed to support academic and research activities in Germany across multiple disciplines. Successful applicants receive a monthly scholarship to cover living costs for the duration of their selected programme.

In addition to the monthly allowance, funding packages generally cover travel expenses and health insurance. The exact scope and total amount of support vary depending on the chosen track among the 18 available options.

Who can apply

The call is aimed at individuals from Ukraine who are connected to the higher education and research sectors. Eligible participants include students, doctoral candidates, academic researchers, and university lecturers.

The call also involves higher education institutions and research organizations seeking mobility options for their staff and students. Specific qualification requirements and eligible academic fields depend on the conditions of each particular funding line.

Conditions and requirements

Because the announcement encompasses 18 distinct programmes, each track operates under its own set of rules, documentation standards, and submission timelines. Applicants must verify the exact criteria for their target programme before preparing an application.

Practical tip. Consult the official DAAD funding database to compare the 18 open options and verify the exact cutoff dates, as earliest submissions close in mid-November 2026. Applicants should also take advantage of the free advisory services offered by the DAAD representative office in Ukraine to clarify track-specific requirements.

How to apply

Candidates must find their relevant programme within the official DAAD funding database. Each programme listing provides comprehensive details on required application forms, accompanying academic documents, and the submission workflow.

The DAAD representative office in Ukraine provides free consultations to assist candidates during the preparation process. All required documents must be submitted according to the specific deadline of the chosen programme, starting from November 16, 2026.

Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: daad-ukraine.org.