Bavarian Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2027/2028 – Call for Applications
Applications are now open for the one-year scholarship programme funded by the Free State of Bavaria. The programme is aimed at university graduates from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, including Poland. The application deadline is 1 December 2026.
The BAYHOST scholarship programme offers financial support for postgraduate studies and research at higher education institutions in Bavaria, Germany.
Who can apply?
The scholarships are available to graduates holding citizenship of one of the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia or Ukraine.
The programme supports applicants who wish to:
- Pursue a Master's degree at a Bavarian higher education institution.
- Undertake PhD studies in Bavaria.
- Complete a one-year research stay in Bavaria as part of a PhD programme pursued in their home country.
Scholarship amount and duration
The scholarship amounts to €992 per month.
Funding is initially awarded for one year, with the possibility of two extensions, allowing for a maximum funding period of three years.
Application deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 1 December 2026.
All application documents must be submitted online.
Further information
Detailed information about the scholarship programme, eligibility requirements and application procedure is available on the official website:
Contact:
BAYHOST – Bavarian Academic Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe
Email: info@bayhost.de
Students, graduates and doctoral candidates interested in pursuing their academic careers and gaining international experience are encouraged to explore this opportunity and submit their applications.
