Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-Career Researchers from the European Neighbourhood 2026

📝 About Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme

The programme aims to support early-career researchers in continuing their research related to their work at their home institution. It also fosters academic and research collaborations with scientists and institutions based in Europe.

Sponsor Organisation

• Coimbra Group

🎁 Benefits of Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme

• The scholarships are generously funded by participating Coimbra Group member universities.
• The Coimbra Group Office manages the application process.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

• Be born on or after 1 January 1991.
• Be nationals and current residents of one of the eligible countries. Candidates already living and/or studying in Europe will not be considered.
  • Some host universities may restrict eligibility to applicants from specific countries. Applicants should consult the “Remarks” section of each university’s offer to confirm if their country is eligible.
• Be academic staff members of a university or equivalent higher education institution located in one of the eligible countries.
• Hold postdoctoral or equivalent academic status. Some host institutions may offer opportunities to doctoral students as well. Applicants should consult the scholarship conditions in the offer of the selected host university.
• Obtain an acceptance letter/email from a supervisor at the host university confirming their willingness to supervise the research stay. This document is mandatory.
• Apply through the Coimbra Group electronic application process.
• Submit only one application to a single university. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.
• Submit all information in English.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications must be submitted through the Coimbra Group electronic application process.
• Applicants should consult the application website for further details.

⏰ Application Deadline

• 10 May, 2026

📌 Opportunity Application

For more details about the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme, visit the official Coimbra Group website.

This opportunity is a fantastic chance for early-career researchers to advance their academic pursuits while building international collaborations. Make sure to review all eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline!

• The scholarships are generously funded by participating Coimbra Group member universities, while the Coimbra Group Office manages the application process.