If you are a diploma, master’s, or doctoral student seeking an international research opportunity in Germany, applications are now open for the prestigious DAAD Leonhard-Euler-Programme 2025-2026. Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with support from the Federal Foreign Office, this program facilitates collaborative research and study between German universities and partner institutions in select countries. Let's dig into details!
Leonhard-Euler-Programme Summary
Location: Germany (partner institutions) and home universities
Funded By: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Type: Research Stays
Research Fields: Open to all disciplines
Target/Level: Diploma/master’s students, doctoral candidates, and university lecturers from eligible partner countries
Funding: Full funding, including travel grants, scholarships, and research allowances
Duration: Up to 12 months (including 1–3 months in Germany)
Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
Start Date: Earliest September 1, 2025
Programme Overview
The Leonhard-Euler-Programme promotes academic collaboration through binational education and research projects. It provides students and researchers the opportunity to work on diploma/master’s theses or doctoral dissertations under the joint supervision of lecturers from home and partner universities in Germany. Key components include:
Study and Research Stays: Students spend 1–3 months in Germany conducting research critical to their final theses.
Binational Academic Supervision: Mentorship by lecturers from both home and German universities.
Workshops and Collaborative Projects: Strengthening academic ties between institutions and fostering future collaborations.
Diversity and Sustainability Focus: Projects emphasize equal opportunities and resource-efficient implementation.
Programme Benefits and Coverage
1). Funding for Mobility
Travel grants covering flights and associated travel expenses.
Mobility allowance for university lecturers.
2). Scholarships:
Sur-Place scholarships (€150/month for students).
Residence scholarships (€992/month for students; €1,300/month for doctoral candidates).
Research allowance (€100 per student).
3). Academic Support:
Coordination and mentorship by German and foreign university lecturers.
Collaborative research environments with long-term academic and professional benefits.
What is Funded?
Funding is provided for combined study and research stays by diploma/master's students and doctoral candidates from universities in: Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan), the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) and the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) at the home university (sur place) and at the partner university in Germany to complete their diploma/master's and doctoral theses.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Leonhard-Euler-Programme:
Be enrolled in diploma, master’s, or doctoral programs at an eligible partner institution.
Have joint mentorship from their home and partner universities.
Be actively working on their final theses.
Students and lecturers from eligible partner countries, including Moldova, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Southern Caucasus, and the Western Balkans
🌐 For further information about eligibility, refer to this PDF Guide
Application Procedure
Interested qualified candidates must Submit their Applications online through the DAAD Online Application Portal.
📂Required Documents
Project description (using the template provided).
Endorsement letter from the university management.
Financing plan and additional attachments as specified.
🗓️ Application Deadline: January 27, 2025.
Selection Process
Applications are evaluated by a DAAD-appointed selection committee based on:
Academic quality and relevance of the project.
Effectiveness of project planning.
Long-term impact and integration into academic structures.
ℹ️ For more information, contact Ljuba Konjuschenko at [konjuschenko@daad.de] or visit the official DAAD website.
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