Frequently Asked Questions
Max Weber Fellowships are designed for junior post-docs who want to pursue an academic career, concentrate on their research and improve their academic practice in a multidisciplinary environment, for one or two academic years.
The programme combines research and training activities which will enhance the early development of a fruitful academic career. Max Weber fellows will be affiliated to one of the EUI's four departments.
Jean Monnet Fellows are based in the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies. They are selected on the basis of intellectual quality and the fit between their research topic and the research profile of the Centre.
They are expected to participate actively in the research activities of the Centre.
Yes, if you fulfil the specific eligibility requirements and your profile fits both programmes. For Max Weber Fellowships, candidates are eligible during the five-year period following the successful completion of their Ph.D. whereas for Jean Monnet Fellowships, the time is seven years and the Ph.D. must be completed by 31 July.
Note that you must submit separate applications if you apply to both as the requirements regarding application documents differ. One set of references is sufficient for both applications.
There are 40-45 Max Weber Fellowships and up to 20 Jean Monnet Fellowships annually.
Yes, applications must be submitted on-line by 25 October. After this date the on-line Application Form is not active.
References should arrive by the deadline for applications on 25 October, but will be accepted for a few days after this. Your application can be considered without references, but remember that references play an important part in the selection process which starts immediately after the deadline.
Is it possible to have three letters of recommendation?
Only two letters are required, and accepted by the online application system. As soon as two letters are uploaded to your application, you will get an e-mail communicating that the file is complete. Eventual extra references will be kept in reserve and uploaded to the candidate’s dossier if a letter from any of the two nominated referees is missing.
Submitting documents in English or French guarantees the widest possible reading. The official working language of the Max Weber Programme is English.
N.B. This answer is applicable ONLY for Max Weber candidates.
In order to keep the application process open and fair, the policy of the EUI departments is not to offer individual guidance and advice on project proposals. When searching for potential mentors, applicants are requested to consult the departmental web pages where research themes are listed.
Yes, but references in English or French guarantees the widest possible reading.
Yes, but you must have obtained your Ph.D. by the start of the fellowship (Max Weber Fellows) or by 31 July (Jean Monnet Fellows). Specific requirements for Max Weber and Jean Monnet Fellowships are explained in the Conditions of Award.
For Max Weber Fellowships we can accept candidates who will have submitted the doctoral thesis and concluded all requirements for the Ph.D. by the start of the fellowship even if the formal defence would take place slightly later. If you are selected, we request a certificate from the home university/supervisor to this effect.
For Jean Monnet Fellowships the Ph.D. must have been successfully defended prior to the start of the Fellowship, by 31 July.
Applications are considered on the basis of application documents and references. There are no interviews.
Candidates will be informed of the results by email at latest by the end of January.
Max Weber Fellows are selected on the basis of their research accomplishments and potential, their academic career interests, and the availability of EUI faculty to provide mentorship.
For Jean Monnet Fellows, the main criteria during the selection procedure are the CV of the applicant, the overall scientific quality of the proposal, and the fit of the proposal with the research programme of the RSCAS.
Fellows should have a good knowledge of English, the working language of the programme, and any other language relevant to their proposed research.