Coimbra Group Scholarships at University of Poitiers 2025

Coimbra Group Scholarships 2025 – University of Poitiers

These scholarships support short‑term (1‑month) research visits for doctoral students and young researchers across all scientific disciplines. Each year, one scholarship is offered per geographical area: Latin America, Sub‑Saharan Africa, and the neighboring EU countries.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be under 45 years of age.
• They must be residents of Sub‑Saharan African countries.
• They should be current staff members of a university or equivalent higher‑education institution in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Applicants must hold a doctoral or postdoctoral position or an equivalent research role.
• The stay lasts for one month.

Application Process

• Identify a host laboratory at the University of Poitiers.
• Contact a referent teacher‑researcher to discuss the proposed stay.
• Develop a research project proposal to be examined by the host.
• Obtain a letter of support from the laboratory director once the project is accepted.
• Attach the support letter to the application form, which is completed on the Coimbra Group website.

Funding covers partial scholarship amounts of USD 1,000 together with travel allowances. The application deadline is 31 March 2025. For detailed instructions and the application form, visit the official scholarship page: Coimbra Group Scholarships at University of Poitiers 2025.