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DFG Support for Ukrainian Researchers — Supplemental Proposals and Living Expenses
Applies to all proposals received by the DFG up to and including 31 August 2026
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The DFG Support for Ukrainian Researchers programme funds living expenses up to €1,000 per month for Ukrainian researchers working on existing or new German-Ukrainian collaborative projects. Applicants must submit supplemental proposals pairing a German principal investigator with a Ukrainian research partner, with confirmation from the Ukrainian institution that salary support is limited or absent. This is a time-limited measure open to proposals received by 31 August 2026.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Budget | Up to €1,000/month per project leader |
| Deadline | 31 August 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — German applicant with Ukrainian partner |
| Frequency | One-off (time-limited measure) |
| Eligible countries | DEUA |
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.
Who Should Apply
- •German researchers with established projects seeking to add Ukrainian collaborators
- •Ukrainian researchers displaced or unable to draw salary from home institutions
- •Teams planning collaborative research between Germany and Ukraine
- •Applicants able to submit a supplemental proposal to an existing DFG-funded or proposed project
Key Dates
- •Deadline 31 August 2026 for all supplemental proposals
- •Provides living expense support of up to €1,000 per month per Ukrainian project leader
- •One-off time-limited programme (not recurring)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Obtain written confirmation from your Ukrainian partner's home institution stating their salary capacity is limited or zero, this is a gating requirement.
- ✓Frame the supplemental proposal as an add-on to an existing project or a newly conceived collaboration; the DFG will integrate it into the host proposal workflow.
- ✓Lead with the practical research contribution the Ukrainian partner brings, not humanitarian framing alone, the DFG funds research capacity, not charity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the DFG Ukrainian Researchers support programme pay?
Up to €1,000 per month per Ukrainian project leader to cover living expenses.
Who can apply for DFG Ukrainian Researchers support?
German researchers with an existing or new project partnering with a Ukrainian researcher whose home institution cannot provide salary support.
What is the deadline for DFG Ukrainian Researchers support?
All supplemental proposals must be received by 31 August 2026.
Is the DFG Ukrainian Researchers programme recurring?
No, this is a one-off time-limited measure in response to the displacement crisis.
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