GERMANY: Leopoldina Ukraine Distinguished Fellowship, no deadline

The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina introduces a special fellowship for scientists from Ukraine who have their careers in science endangered or interrupted by the war to resume or continue their research activities, and remain in academia.

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The funding is person-related and designed for outstanding post-doctoral level scientists from Ukraine to work on an independent research project at a university or research institution in Germany for an initial period of one year, while maintaining their affiliation at a Ukrainian institution. An agreement has to be concluded with the host institution and the supervisor in Germany prior to receiving the fellowship.

Eligibility:

  • The funding programme is open to outstanding scientists who have completed their doctorate (postdocs). Generally, applicants are eligible for funding up to 7 years after completing their doctorate or equivalent academic degree.
  • Applicants must have Ukrainian citizenship.

Applications can be submitted at any time and from any location, regardless of whether the applicant has already left Ukraine or not.