The one-year scholarship program promotes academic exchange and scientific cooperation between Bavaria and Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, managed by the BAYHOST. For the the academic year 2026/27, the Free State of Bavaria will once again be awarding 1-year scholarships to graduates (with appropriate citizenship) from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. The scholarship is intended to finance postgraduate studies (i.e. Master’s programs), PhDs or 1-year research stays at a state or state-funded higher education institution in Bavaria.
The one-year scholarship can generally be extended twice for up to 3 years.
Please note the following advice regarding the first time application:
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
- Call for application for the funding year 2026/27
- FAQs: Frequently asked questions
- Flyer (in English)
- Information, dates and addresses for studying in Bavaria via this link
- Further useful information for (future) PhD students are available via the website “Research in Bavaria”