Conditions of award
Duration
Fellowships are awarded for:
- 12 months for all applicants to the Department of Law (LAW).
- 12 or 24 months for applicants to the Department of Economics (ECO), Department of History (HEC), Department of Political and Social Sciences (SPS), and the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS).
- 24 months for applicants to the Florence School of Transnational Governance.
Candidates in relevant disciplines must indicate the preferred period in their application (12 or 24 months). The EUI reserves the right to determine the length of the award, be it 12 or 24 months. The period offered will be indicated in the award letter. Only in extraordinary cases can support be extended to 36 months.
All Fellowships run from September to August.
In the case that a fellow arrives to live in the area of Florence after the beginning of September or leaves the area of Florence before the fellowship ends (i.e. before 20 July), the grant will be accordingly reduced/terminated, and no grant will be paid for the month of August.
Residence
Fellows are required to live in the area of Florence for the duration of their Fellowship so that they may play an active part in the programme and in the academic activities of their academic unit.
Grant
The basic grant is currently 2,500 EUR per month.
Qualifying Fellows, who stay on for a second year may have the possibility of applying for a Part-time assistant professor contract (level ASSPR6/3) in the Departments of Economics (ECO) and Political and Social Sciences (SPS) for 12 months involving some teaching duties and mentoring Ph.D. researchers, subject to the teaching needs of the department. This appointment and the work involved need to be agreed with the Department and the Director of the Max Weber Programme and approved by the EUI Executive Committee. The gross remuneration is currently approximately 1,000 EUR per month, which would be approximately 850 EUR after deductions. This would be in addition to the basic grant of 2,500 EUR per month.
Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum 1,750 EUR per month) depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant (see below).
Family Allowance
A household allowance of up to 310 EUR per month is paid to Fellows with a partner if the partner lives with them in the area of Florence and on the condition that the partner's income is less than 2,000 EUR per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed 2,000 EUR per month (i.e. if the income is more than 1,690 EUR, the allowance will be paid only to top up to 2,000 EUR).
There is a dependents allowance of 210 EUR per month for each dependent child if they live with the Fellow in the area of Florence.
Fellows are entitled to these allowances if they are not receiving any similar allowance from another source, and on presentation of relevant documents (marriage certificate or a document that proves that you are living together in Florence, birth certificates).
A school or university certificate is required for dependent children in full-time education and over the age of 18.
The MWP operates a parental leave policy whereby Fellows who have a child during their Fellowship are eligible for up to four months of paid parental leave, with their Fellowship being extended accordingly. Fellows who will have a child between notification of the award of the Fellowship and its commencement the following September may request to defer the Fellowship for a year.
Taxation
The Fellowship is not taxed by the Institute. Fellows are, however, required to comply with any other tax provisions which may be applicable to them.
Medical Insurance
Fellows must have adequate medical insurance coverage during their stay at the Institute.
Max Weber Fellows are covered under the EUI's medical plan (basic plan) provided by Cigna at the expense of the EUI, unless they wish to continue under their own active policies. In such a case, they must provide proof of coverage for the period of their fellowship. For more information on the insurance conditions, please consult the dedicated webpage.
Research Expenses
All Fellows receive 1,000 EUR a year for eligible research expenses, such as attendance at conferences. Fellows on the job market can additionally apply for up to 1,000 EUR to cover expenses related to relevant conference participation or job interviews, if not covered by other sources.
Travel Expenses
Fellows (but not their families) receive reimbursement for the incoming trip from their place of origin to the area of Florence, and for the outgoing trip to their destination at the end of their fellowship.
The travel dates should be reasonably close (max few weeks) to the start and end date of the fellowship.
It is possible to claim a refund for:
- First-class or second-class rail
- Economy class airfare
- Car (in this case the refundable amount corresponds to the cost of the same itinerary by train, and it is based on the quotation provided by the EUI official travel agency)
- VISA fees
It is NOT possible to claim a refund for:
- Taxi expenses
- VISA related costs as accommodation or travel expenses to complete the VISA procedure
The maximum refundable amount for travel is 1,200 EUR, including both the incoming and outgoing trips.
The maximum refundable amount for VISA fees is 250 EUR.
Reimbursement of higher amounts and any extra costs can be authorised by the Programme Director upon a justified special request.
No refund is possible without receipts. In case of travel by plane, in addition to the e-tickets, boarding passes are also required.
Visa and Immigration
The EUI assists non-EU fellows with visa and residence requirements. Assistance can also be provided to their non-EU family members (i.e. spouses and children). For additional information, please check Welcome - Life in Florence - Practical information booklet for EUI newcomers.
Removal/installation Expenses
There is no provision for removal or installation expenses.