Support Offers for Refugees

Support offers for Ukrainian refugees of the International Office

Current Support and Funding Opportunities for Students

Consultation

As part of the project “Welcome to TU Chemnitz” of the International Office, refugees from Ukraine are given comprehensive advice on the possibilities of studying at Chemnitz University of Technology.

For questions, you can reach the project by e-mail: refugeeswelcome.projektkoordination@...

Exchange/Freemover

As a temporary bridging measure until the resumption of the studies, there is the possibility to first study as an exchange student or freemover at Chemnitz University of Technology for one to two semester.

If you are interested, please contact Ms. Nadja Hüller, International Office, for further information: nadja.hueller@...

Georgius Agricola Scholarship (part-time)

Georgius Agricola Scholarships (part-time) are awarded to students of higher semesters and graduate students from the countries of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (including Ukraine) with above-average performance. It is possible to apply on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Katharina Wohlgemuth, International Office: katharina.wohlgemuth@...

Further Information at: Georgius Agricola Scholarship (part-time)

Georgius Agricola Scholarship (full time)

Financial support is provided for study visits (standard period of study) by particularly talented students, including those from Ukraine, to obtain a university degree in a technical or scientific subject. In specially justified cases, students of other subjects can also be financially supported.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Katharina Wohlgemuth, International Office: katharina.wohlgemuth@...

Further information at: Georgius Agricola Scholarship (full time)

Current Support and Funding Opportunities for Researchers

Philipp Schwartz Initiative

Chemnitz University of Technology supports researchers at risk within the Philipp Schwartz Initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. In the long-term, the funding program aims at providing persons research opportunities in a safe environment. The International Office carries out the central coordination of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative. The next round of calls for proposals is expected to begin in September with funding starting from 1st January 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Katharina Wohlgemuth, International Office: katharina.wohlgemuth@...

Further information at: Philipp Schwartz Initiative

Walter Benjamin Program

Within the framework of the Walter Benjamin Program, refugee researchers, who have been forced to leave their home country within the last three years, receive financial support to carry out their own research project. In addition, universities can submit supplementary applications to integrate qualified refugees into DFG projects that are already funded.

Further information at: Walter Benjamin Program

Volkswagen Foundation: Funding for Refugee Scholars and Scientists from Ukraine

The Volkswagen Foundation supports researchers from Ukraine with a monthly scholarship of 1,700 euros (doctoral students) or 2,300 euros (postdoctoral candidates) and a monthly family allowance of up to 500 euros. The program is designed to help continue scientific activities in Germany. Applications must be submitted jointly by university management and host researchers. The funding period is 6-12 months.

Further information at: Volkswagen Foundation

Other Important Contact Points in Chemnitz

AG Ukraine-Chemnitz-Europa e.V.

The Ukrainian non-profit cultural association is committed to building a dialogue in cultural or social areas and supports migrants in the integration process. Furthermore, they help people in need in Ukraine with clothes, food, medicines and financial resources.

For further information: AG Ukraine-Chemnitz-Europa e.V.

Sprachmittlerpool of AGIUA

Sprach- und Integrationsmittler (language and integration mediators) can provide you with language support during important appointments and for written translations.

Further information at: SprInt

Useful links

• The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) answers the most important questions about entering Germany, short-term stays and applying for asylum (also in Ukrainian):
  Questions and answers about entering from Ukraine
• The Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion provides an overview of the most important rights and information, including housing, health care as well as language acquisition and work:
  Information of refugees from Ukraine (German version)
• Specific information from the city of Chemnitz can be found on the following website:
  Help for refugees from Ukraine in Chemnitz
• The Saxon Refugee Council has also put together practical information on arriving in Saxony:
  Practical information on arriving in Saxony
• Moreover, the DAAD bundles current information for German universities and scholarship holders:
  DAAD Ukraine
• The European Commission informs refugees from Ukraine about their rights with regard to border crossing, the granting of temporary protection and when traveling within the European Union, among other things. The information is available in Ukrainian, English and Russian:
  Information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine