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

Eligibility for the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from European Neighbouring Countries

• This scholarship is open to young researchers from a wide range of European Neighbouring 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 to oversee their research during the stay.

Application Process for the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers

• Applicants must first find and contact an academic supervisor at a Coimbra Group University, ensuring they have the supervisor's confirmation via a letter or email of acceptance.
• This letter should indicate the supervisor’s willingness to work with the applicant should they be awarded the scholarship.
• Only one university can be selected for each application, and incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The dates for the research stay should be agreed upon with the supervisor, typically during the 2025/2026 academic year.

Benefits and Value of the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers

• The scholarship provides young researchers from the European Neighbourhood countries the opportunity to carry out part of their research at a Coimbra Group University.
• This allows for academic exchange and collaboration with prestigious institutions.
• The scholarship offers a unique chance for international exposure, mentorship, and academic growth.
• However, details on the specific financial support or funding provided are not mentioned in the scholarship description.