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EUI Scholarships for Widening Countries (Master in Economic Research)

In the framework of its Widening Programme aimed at equalising research capacity across Europe, the EUI offers scholarships for early-stage researchers from the countries listed below:  

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold the nationality of one of the countries listed in the table below:

  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Estonia
  • Greece
  • Latvia
  • Malta
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Albania
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Georgia
  • Kosovo
  • Montenegro
  • North Macedonia
  • Serbia
  • Moldova
  • Ukraine

Candidates are requested to submit a copy of their ID/Passport as part of their EUI Online Application Form, so as to confirm their nationality(ies). The copy of the ID document(s) will be processed only by the EUI Administration and the relevant funding authority(ies), it will not be distributed to the EUI departmental selection committee.

Degree Requirements

Candidates should normally have completed a Master's or equivalent degree in an academic discipline relevant to the Master in Economic Research programme. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree are considered on an individual basis. The degree must be awarded no later than 31 August.

Application Procedure

Candidates wishing to apply for these fellowships should select the relevant funding option in their Online Application for the Master in Economic Research Programme (Funding Section).

 

Grants and Allowances

  • Monthly grant: 1.650 € as of 1 January 2026
  • Family allowance: Yes
  • Travel allowance: Yes
  • Insurance: Yes

Funding Authority

European University Institute

Contacts

EUI Admissions Office

Academic Service

E: [email protected]

T: [+39] 055 4685 373

European University Institute

Via dei Roccettini 9, San Domenico di Fiesole (FI), Italy


Page last updated on 29/10/2025

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