# DFG Support for Ukrainian Researchers — Supplemental Proposals and Living Expenses

**Funder:** DFG
**Budget:** Up to €1,000/month per project leader
**Deadline:** 31 August 2026 (Applies to all proposals received by the DFG up to and including 31 August 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — German applicant with Ukrainian partner
**Frequency:** One-off (time-limited measure)
**Eligible countries:** DE, UA
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/countries-regions
**Last verified:** 18 April 2026

## Eligibility & scope

DFG funding for Ukrainian researchers as part of expanded refugee researcher support. Covers living expenses up to €1,000/month per Ukrainian project leader and allows supplemental proposals to include Ukrainian partners in existing German or German-Ukrainian projects. Requires confirmation from Ukrainian university of limited or no salary payment. Open to proposals received up to 31 August 2026.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/dfg-support-for-ukrainian-researchers-supplemental-2026-08) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.