The one-year scholarships are intended for graduates from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine who plan to complete postgraduate studies (i.e. Master's programmes), PhDs or one-year research sojourns at a Bavarian higher-education institution. The one-year scholarship can be generally extended twice for up to 3 years. An average of 40 scholarships worth 934 EUR per month are awarded each year. Single parents or scholars with at least one child may be awarded a monthly amount of 1,094 EUR. The programme aims to support scientific cooperation and academic exchange between the state of Bavaria and Eastern Europe.

graduates from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine who plan to complete doctoral or postgraduate studies at a Bavarian higher-education institution. One-year research stays are also sponsored.

Bachelor's degree or academic equivalent

about 40 scholarships per year

The one-year scholarship can be generally extended twice for up to 3 years.

The grant is paid in 12 instalments and has a value of 11,208 EUR per year (934 EUR per month). Students with at least one child may receive 13,128 EUR (1,094 EUR per month).

All application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.

Please find the updated deadlines for application here.