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DFG
Initiation of International Collaboration - Ukraine
Time-limited option for initiating joint projects with Ukraine
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The DFG Initiation of International Collaboration, Ukraine programme funds German researchers to establish joint research projects with Ukrainian partners, with flexible scope and budget determined by the research plan. This time-limited option runs until 31 August 2026 to support research continuity amid ongoing disruption. Researchers at German institutions can initiate bilateral projects across all disciplines in partnership with eligible Ukrainian institutions.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — a named cooperation partner abroad; one CV per cooperation partner is a mandatory proposal attachment |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | DEUA |
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at German academic or research institutions
- •Academics with established contacts or new partnerships in eligible Ukrainian institutions
- •Projects spanning any research discipline
- •Researchers seeking to launch or maintain collaborative research networks amid regional instability
Key Dates
- •Deadline 31 August 2026
- •Time-limited funding window to support continuity in German-Ukrainian research partnerships
- •Flexible project duration determined by research plan
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Demonstrate the academic merit and legitimacy of your Ukrainian partner institution; DFG reviews institutional stability and research standing carefully in this context.
- ✓Frame the research objective in terms of medium-term continuity, DFG wants to see how the collaboration survives beyond the crisis window.
- ✓Partner letters from Ukrainian institutions should confirm institutional support and commitment despite current conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Initiation of International Collaboration, Ukraine programme?
It is a time-limited DFG option enabling German researchers to launch or strengthen joint research projects with Ukrainian partners, running until 31 August 2026.
Who can apply for the DFG Ukraine collaboration scheme?
Researchers at German institutions partnering with eligible Ukrainian academic or research organisations.
Is there a budget cap for this collaboration scheme?
Budget is flexible and determined by the research plan; there is no fixed cap stated in the call.
When is the deadline for the Ukraine collaboration programme?
31 August 2026; this is a time-limited funding window and will not reopen after that date.
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