WCEE Research Fellowships for Ukrainian PhD students at the University of Michigan

Summary

A short-term research stay at the University of Michigan with airfare, housing, health insurance and a per diem covered. This is a fellowship for individuals (PhD students), not a grant for organisations; the deadline is 15 October 2026.

About the call

Who can apply

• PhD students enrolled at Ukrainian universities
• Living in Ukraine, or lived there in February 2022 and are now refugees
• With excellent oral and written English

Who cannot apply

• Organisations as legal entities

What the funds are for

• Round-trip airfare
• Housing
• Health insurance
• A modest per diem

Documents required

Forms and templates are on the call page

• Completed application form
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of official transcript
• Copy of passport photo page
• Personal statement on the research project (max 1,000 words)
• Two recommendation letters from faculty at your institution

How to apply

1. 1Complete the online application form
2. 2Attach the required documents
3. 3Submit by 15 October 2026
4. 4Send questions to weiseraward@umich.edu

Questions and answers

Can PhD students who have left Ukraine apply?

Yes, if they are enrolled at a Ukrainian university, lived in Ukraine in February 2022 and are now refugees.

Is the fellowship limited to certain fields, and does it include coursework?

Research may be in any scholarly field. Fellows do not enrol in coursework but may audit seminars with professors' approval.

Change history

1. 29 September 2026Updated: Clarified: fellowship for PhD students, not NGOs; up to 2 awards for 2027-2028; conditions and documents added