The German Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences is introducing a special scholarship for scientists from Ukraine whose scientific careers are threatened or interrupted by war, to enable them to resume or continue their research activities and remain in academic circles.

Funding is personalized and intended for outstanding scientists from Ukraine with a doctoral degree to work on an independent research project at a university or research institution in Germany for an initial period of one year, while leaving the possibility of maintaining affiliation with a Ukrainian institution.
At the stage before receiving the scholarship, it will be necessary to conclude an agreement with the host institution and the academic supervisor in Germany.
Financing and benefits:

— a monthly stipend of 2,400 euros during your stay in Germany;
— monthly one-time payment for travel and material expenses in the amount of 100 euros;
— monthly allowance of 400 euros for the first child and 100 euros for each subsequent child;
— support from the host institution and/or manager for career development and international connections.

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
The funding program is open to outstanding scientists who have defended doctoral dissertations (postdocs). Typically, applicants are eligible for funding within 7 years of obtaining a doctorate or equivalent academic degree.
Candidates must have Ukrainian citizenship. Applications can be submitted at any time and from any place—regardless of whether the applicant has left Ukraine or not.

APPLICATION:
Applications in German or English can be submitted at any time. Complete applications received will be evaluated and decisions will be made. The application must contain the following:
1. Application and motivation letter.
2. Research proposal / brief outline of the planned project (maximum 2 pages)—with a letter of acceptance from the host institution in Germany and a letter of recommendation from the German supervisor.
3. Personal resume, including the 5 most important and thematically relevant scientific publications or lectures (maximum 3 pages).
4. Personal academic certificates: external independent testing / university entrance qualification or equivalent, Master's degree or equivalent, and Doctorate / PhD / PhD / PhD or equivalent.
5. Letter of recommendation from Leopoldin, a member of the German National Academy of Sciences.
Submission is possible only by e-mail: ukr-fellowship@leopoldina.org. Please send only one PDF file with all documents.
Contact for all questions: ukr-fellowship@leopoldina.org.

ukr-fellowship@leopoldina.org