Coimbra Group Scholarship European Neighborhood Program

Candidates from European Neighborhood countries are invited to apply for the 2025-2026 Coimbra Group Scholarship European Neighborhood Program, a prestigious initiative fostering academic collaboration across borders. This program offers short-term research visits (typically 1–3 months) to young researchers affiliated with higher education institutions in eligible countries. Designed to bridge academic communities, the scholarship provides access to cutting-edge facilities, mentorship from leading scholars, and opportunities to present research at international conferences. Selected candidates will join a network of over 40 Coimbra Group universities, such as the University of Bologna and the University of Granada, renowned for their research excellence.

The scholarship’s core objective is to empower scholars to advance their ongoing research projects while establishing long-term academic partnerships. Beyond financial support for travel, accommodation, and research materials, participants gain access to specialized archives, laboratories, and interdisciplinary workshops. Funding is jointly provided by participating Coimbra Group member universities, with the Coimbra Group Office managing application logistics, including eligibility checks, host university matching, and visa assistance. Scholars are encouraged to publish findings through the Coimbra Group’s academic platforms, amplifying the impact of their work across Europe and beyond.

Why Apply? This program prioritizes early-career researchers in fields critical to regional development, including climate resilience, public health, and cultural heritage preservation. Alumni consistently report enhanced career prospects, with many securing EU-funded collaborations or faculty positions at partner institutions. Start preparing early to leverage this unparalleled opportunity for professional growth and global academic integration.

Program Details

• Host Institutions: Please find full list below
• Eligible Research Fields: All fields are accepted but sometimes restricted to fields offered by chosen University.
• Number of Awards: varies.
• Duration: up to 3 months.
• Eligible countries: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

Coimbra Group Scholarship European Neighborhood Program Benefits

The scholarship may consist of one or many of the following items, depending on the host university.

1. Amount of money (from 700 to 3200 Euros)
2. accommodation
3. travel costs
4. health insurance.

Partner Institutions

1. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi (Romania)
2. University of Barcelona (Spain)
3. University of Granada (Spain)
4. University of Graz (Austria)
5. Heidelberg University (Denmark)
6. Istanbul University (Türkiye)
7. Jagiellonian University Kraków (Poland)
8. University of Würzburg (Germany)
9. University of Salamanca (Spain)
10. University of Padova (Italy)
11. University of Poitiers (France)
12. University of Siena (Italy).

Coimbra Group Scholarship European Neighborhood Program Eligibility

Those who want to apply for the Coimbra Scholarship must:

1. be born on or after 1 January 1990.
2. be nationals of and current residents in one of the above-listed countries.
3. currently be academic staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution located in one of the above-listed countries.
4. be of Postdoctoral or equivalent status, although some institutions may offer opportunities to doctoral students.
5. be in possession of an acceptance letter/email from the tutor/partner with whom the work program will be undertaken in the host institution. This document is mandatory.
6. use the Coimbra Group Office electronic application process.
7. apply for one university only. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.
8. submit all information in English only.

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Application instructions

Eligible candidates who would like to apply for this Europe scholarship for Young Researchers from the European Neighborhood must follow the instructions below:

• Applicants must fill in the on-line application form before the deadline.
• Candidates will be able to select one university only. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.
• Applicants should identify a research supervisor at the host university (through the website of the university of choice or by contacting the contact at the university of your choice).
• You should provide his/her contact details in the application form.
• submit a letter/e-mail of acceptance together with their application form which proves that the candidate has been accepted to carry out research under his/her supervision.
• Applications that do not fulfill this requirement will not be considered.
• Information should be submitted in English.

The Coimbra Group Office will individually acknowledge each application received. Within two weeks of submitting the online application, you should receive an email from the Coimbra Group Office confirming whether your application has been validated or not. This will be your only acknowledgment of receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation message, it means that your application was not submitted correctly or there was a technical problem. In that case, please contact [email protected], no later than 14 April 2025.

The deadline for submitting your application for the Coimbra Group Scholarship European Neighborhood Programme is March 31, 2025 at midnight (Brussels time). For more details about scholarships per universities and benefits, please click here and visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.