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Call for Applications: DAAD-Funded Short-Term Research Visits for PhD-Students to the University of Konstanz, Germany

Attention to PhD Students of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv!

PhD students of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv have the opportunity to receive DAAD funding for a short-term research visit to the University of Konstanz, Germany, lasting from one week to three months. The earliest possible start date is November 2026.

This is an opportunity to pursue your own research in an international academic environment, exchange expertise with German colleagues, participate in academic seminars and workshops, and establish new professional contacts.

Depending on the relevance of their research topics, PhD students may also have the opportunity to engage with the academic community of the The Politics of Inequality Cluster of Excellence.

Useful links:

Official University of Konstanz website

Cluster of Excellence „The Politics of Inequality”

Research, Work and Teach in Konstanz

Faculties and academic departments

Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinators

Application Documents

Interested candidates are invited to prepare the following documents in English:

1. CV in Europass format.
2. Research Plan, signed by the academic mobility coordinator of the relevant faculty/institute, the head of department, or the PhD supervisor at KNU.
3. Confirmation from the host institution stating its willingness to host the applicant for a research visit.
4. A scan of the first page of the applicant’s international passport.
5. Please fill the form

Important: Important! When preparing their applications, applicants should clearly describe the topic and objectives of their proposed research, as well as their research interests, to enable the University of Konstanz to assess the fit with the research areas and expertise of its professors..

How to Apply:

All documents must be compiled into a single PDF file in the order listed above. The file must be named according to the following format: Konstanz_Ph.D_2027_surname.

Please send the completed application package to:

For further information, please contact the International Relations Office at +380 (44) 239-31-50.