Coimbra Group, Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from European Neighboring Countries 2025

Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers 2025

The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers 2025 is open to PhD candidates and Research Fellows or Scientists from European neighboring countries. The scholarship supports research stays at participating Coimbra Group universities across all subjects offered by those institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be young researchers from eligible European neighboring countries, including Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
• Applicants must secure an academic supervisor at one of the participating Coimbra Group Universities who is willing to oversee their research during the stay.

Application Process

1. Applicants must first find and contact an academic supervisor at a Coimbra Group University.
2. Obtain a letter or email of acceptance from the supervisor confirming their willingness to work with the applicant should the scholarship be awarded.
3. Select only one university per application; incomplete applications will be rejected.
4. Agree on research stay dates with the supervisor, typically during the 2025/2026 academic year.

Scholarship Value and Benefits

The scholarship provides young researchers from European Neighbouring countries the opportunity to carry out part of their research at a Coimbra Group University, allowing for academic exchange and collaboration with prestigious institutions. This offers unique chances for international exposure, mentorship, and academic growth. While the scholarship offers partial funding, the exact amount varies and specific financial details are not outlined in the description.

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