Within the framework of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programme and under the agreement between Yerevan State University and the University of Bonn (Germany), research mobility opportunities are available for PhD students of the YSU Faculty of Biology during the 2nd semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, for a minimum duration of 2 months. German or English language proficiency at a minimum level of B2 is mandatory. The programme provides grant recipients with an individual scholarship and covers travel expenses.
Applications must be submitted electronically to the YSU International Cooperation Office at lia_evoyan@ysu.am.
The application deadline is 6 October 2026, at 17:00.
PhD applicants must submit the following documents in English and PDF format:
1. Scanned copy of passport.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Europass format.
3. Motivation letter (1–1.5 pages, with no prescribed template).
4. Bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas.
5. Certificate of enrolment as a PhD student at YSU.
6. Research topic and a brief description of the proposed research (2–3 pages).
7. Invitation letter from a professor at the University of Bonn.
For questions or further information, please contact the YSU International Cooperation Office:
YSU Main Building, 4th floor, Room 408.
Tel.: +374 60 710136 (extension: 11-36)
Programme Coordinator: Lia Evoyan
Email: lia_evoyan@ysu.am