Bayreuth Bridge for Science
The University of Bayreuth had set up bridging funding for refugee scientists from Ukraine. For the time being, all funding has been allocated.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a political, economic and humanitarian catastrophe. The war is also forcing numerous researchers who previously worked at Ukrainian research institutions to leave them and interrupt their research careers: no experiments, no conferences, no publications.
This torrential brain drain is exacerbated by the fact that these researchers upon arrival in new host countries have to rebuild a new existence, often without connections to an international network and without opportunities to continue their own research.
What is the Bayreuth Bridge for Science?
With the Bayreuth Bridge for Science, the University of Bayreuth offers bridge funding for researchers at risk from Ukrainian research institutions. These Bridge Fellowships enable researchers to establish a connection to relevant research groups at the University of Bayreuth and to explore further funding options from this safe location.
- Basic Bridge Fellowship of 1,400 EUR/month for 9 months
- If applicable, family benefits and entry funds (inclusive German language course)
- Comprehensive integration into the support services of our Service Agency for Refugees and Migration at the International Office (career counselling, family counselling, residence law issues, language course placement, academic support services)
- Counselling on follow-up and project funding in Germany from our Research Support Office.
- Completed doctorate
- Full-time academic activity at a research institution in Ukraine
- Nomination by a chair holder of the UBT, who acts as host and provides the necessary infrastructure.
- Funding from other funding sources is not available
- Nominees are Ukrainian citizens and have left Ukraine after 24 February 2022 in the wake of the recent war dynamics and are legally residing in Germany
- Academic CV (max. 2 pages) and list of publications
- Letter of support from the host
- Short description of the planned research project with the host institute (max. 2 pages)
- Proof of doctorate
Applications will be reviewed and decided upon by the Research Support Office and the Executive Board of the Bayreuth Humboldt Centre.
Female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply for a Bridge Fellowship. If the number of qualified nominations exceeds the number of Fellowships, they will be awarded on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
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