Eligibility criteria and list of participating universities

Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term visits (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) to young
researchers from higher education institutions in the countries of the European Neighbourhood that are listed below. The main aim of this scholarship programme is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in their home institution and to help them establish academic and research contacts in Europe.

The scholarships are financially supported by the Coimbra Group member universities participating in this programme, while the Coimbra Group Office is in charge of the administrative management of the
applications.

The eligible countries for the 2025 edition are listed hereafter: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

Please note that some Coimbra Group Universities may restrict the eligibility to some only of the above-listed countries – to find out if your country is eligible, please refer to the “Remarks” section in the Grants
Information.

In most universities the language of instruction is that of the country itself, but in many universities, it is
possible to use English as the working language.

The following Coimbra Group Universities are participating in the 2025 edition of this scholarship programme:

  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi (Romania)
  • University of Barcelona (Spain)
  • University of Granada (Spain)
  • University of Graz (Austria)
  • Heidelberg University (Denmark)
  • Istanbul University (Turkey)
  • Jagiellonian University in Krakow (Poland)
  • University of Padova (Italy)
  • University of Poitiers (France)
  • University of Salamanca (Spain)
  • University of Siena (Italy)
  • University of Würzburg (Germany)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfil ALL of the following criteria at the same time:

  • Be born on or after 1 January 1990.
  • Be nationals of and current residents in one of the above-listed countries.
  • Be current academic staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution located in one of the above-listed countries.
  • Be of postdoctoral or equivalent status, although some institutions may offer opportunities to doctoral students.
  • Be in possession of an acceptance letter/email from the tutor/supervisor with whom the work programme will be undertaken in the host institution. This document is mandatory.
  • Use the Coimbra Group Office electronic application process.
  • Apply for one university only. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.
  • Submit all information in English only.

Submission of Applications

The online application is available until 31 March 2025 at midnight (Brussels time) on the Coimbra Group
website: www.coimbra-group.eu/activities/scholarships

Only the universities listed below are taking part in the 2025 edition of this Coimbra Group Scholarship
Programme.

The Coimbra Group Office will individually acknowledge each application received. Within two weeks of
submitting the online application, candidates should receive an email from the Coimbra Group Office
confirming whether their application has been validated or not. This will be the only acknowledgement of
receipt. If candidates do not receive the confirmation message it means that their application was not
submitted correctly or there was a technical problem. In that case, please contact office@coimbra-group.eu no later than 14 April 2025.

The dates and the structure of the visit which will be carried out in the academic year 2025/2026 at the host university will be agreed upon with the host tutor/supervisor at the recipient institution. All practical details concerning the mobility period, scholarship payment, certificates and visa procedures should be discussed directly with the host university, and not with the Coimbra Group Office.

Applicants should identify a research supervisor in the host university (through the website of the university of their choice or by contacting the contact person at the university of their choice) and provide his/her contact details in the application form.

Applicants are expected to make contact with their research supervisor at the selected host university and
submit a letter/e-mail of acceptance together with their application form, which proves that the candidate has been accepted to carry out research under his/her supervision. Applications which do not fulfil this requirement will not be considered. The Coimbra Group Office is unable to help you with finding a supervisor.

Selection Procedure

The administrative check of applications will be undertaken by the Coimbra Group Office in order to select candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Candidates must indicate the name and contact details of an academic supervisor at the host university and provide proof of acceptance (a letter or e-mail) by this supervisor where it is clearly stated that he/she is willing to supervise the work of the candidate during the research stay at the Coimbra Group University. This letter should be uploaded on the application form. Applications which do not fulfil this requirement will not be considered.

Applicants are not expected to provide any other documents at this stage, although they may be requested to do so by the university they have applied for at a later stage.

The selection of candidates will be undertaken by the host universities.

When selection has been agreed upon, the host university may send a letter of invitation directly to the
successful candidate.

The Coimbra Group Office will contact all candidates and inform them about the result of their application by the end of June 2025.

Successful candidates currently employed by a university are responsible for ensuring that their home
institution will grant them leave of absence to undertake the proposed visit.

Obligations of the Grant Holder

  • Comply with the legal requirements (in terms of insurance, visa, etc.) of the host country.
  • Send to the Coimbra Group Office a letter/email of acceptance of the scholarship in the conditions offered by the university at which he/she was accepted and with the benefits outlined in this Call for Applications.
  • Include a mention of the Coimbra Group Scholarship whenever results of the research programme are published.

Consent of data use

When submitting an application for a Coimbra Group scholarship, the candidate agrees to allow the Coimbra Group to use their data (name, surname, country, e-mail address) for sending electronic communication to the candidate’s email address in connection with future calls for applications of the Coimbra Group scholarship programmes.
To withdraw your consent please send an email to info@coimbra-group.eu

The Coimbra Group

The Coimbra Group, which was set up in 1987, is an association of European universities. It aims to increase co-operation amongst its members by enhancing special academic and cultural ties and creating channels of information and exchange.
More information about the Coimbra Group can be found on the association’s website: www.coimbragroup.eu.
Further details about the universities taking part in the Scholarship Programme for researchers from higher education institutions in the countries of the European Neighbourhood may be found directly on their own web site at the addresses included in the information below.

Contact Details

For further information please contact the Coimbra Group Office at office@coimbra-group.eu

Please refer to the information below for the specific conditions set by each Coimbra Group University participating in this Scholarship Programme

University of Barcelona (Spain)

  • Number of grants offered: 1
  • Eligible countries: 0
  • Field(s) of study:
  • Insurance and amount: Not provided
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1.500€ per month
  • Duration of the grant period: Minimum: one month. Maximum: 3 months
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: Marta Arias
  • Email: marta.arias@ub.edu
  • Website: http://www.ub.edu/uri/professorsNOUB/coimbra_en.htm
  • Remarks:
    • The University does not fund the travel costs.
    • The University does not provide insurance for visitors.
    • Applicants who could benefit from the scholarship for the first time will be prioritised.
    • Applicants (preferably doctoral students, postdoctoral or junior researchers) should establish contact with a supervising professor at the university, according to the academic offer (https://www.ub.edu/uri/Documents/UB_academic_offer_European_Neighbourhood_2025.pdf), in order to obtain the invitation letter.
    • The research project proposal should be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals of 2030 Agenda and the expected results lead to further academic actions between home and host institutions.
    • Applicants should check the complete information about UB’s participation in the Scholarship Programme at: http://www.ub.edu/uri/professorsNOUB/coimbra_en.htm

University of Granada (Spain)

  • Number of grants offered: 2
  • Eligible countries:
  • Field(s) of study: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia, Lybia
  • Insurance and amount: Included (148€)
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 750 €/month + travel expenses up to 800€
  • Duration of the grant period: Minimum: one month. Maximum: 3 months.
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: Ms María Virtudes Martín Fernández
  • Email: admoncicode@ugr.es
  • Website: https://escuelaposgrado.ugr.es/doctorado/escuelas/international-offer/index
  • Remarks:
    – It is mandatory to read this document before preparing an application: https://tinyurl.com/ugr2025
    – The University of Granada does not provide accommodation to the grant holder.
    – A pre-admission letter signed by the research tutor at UGR is mandatory in order to be eligible for the grant at our University, which means that the candidate should have prior contact with the UGR professors/officers before applying for the grant.
    – Applicants (doctoral students, postdoctoral or junior researchers) must include a letter of motivation, clearly stating the expected impacts of the stay for both the candidate and the home institution. This letter will constitute an additional criterion for the final selection.

University of Graz (Austria)

  • Number of grants offered: 2
  • Eligible countries: All; as indicated by CG office
  • Field(s) of study: All disciplines offered at the University of Graz. For more information, go to: https://www.uni-graz.at/en/university/faculties/
    Please note, we do not have a Faculty of Medicine, a Faculty of Veterinary Medicine or an Institute of Agriculture, for example.
  • Insurance and amount: The scholarship holders are responsible for organizing adequate insurance
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1.000€/month + 400€ for travel
  • Duration of the grant period: 1-2 months
  • Selection criteria (optional): Only applicants with a PhD are eligible. Quality of the application. 
  • Contact person: Anja Krobath
  • Email: staffmobility@uni-graz.at
  • Website: https://www.uni-graz.at/en/
  • Remarks: Attention: Only applicants with a PhD are eligible. Access to computer and library. Uni Graz will provide assistance in finding accommodation. Uni Graz does not provide insurance for visitors. Applicants should establish contact with a supervising professor at the University of Graz before applying and submit a letter of invitation or email correspondence together with the application.

Heidelberg University (Germany)

  • Number of grants offered: 1
  • Eligible countries: All
  • Field(s) of study: All
  • Insurance and amount: N/A
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1.200€  per month
  • Duration of the grant period: 1-3 months
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: Nicole Dorn
  • Email: dorn@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de
  • Website: n/a
  • Remarks: n/a

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (Romania)

  • Number of grants offered: 2
  • Eligible countries: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Montenegro, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
  • Field(s) of study: All study fields included in the academic offer of the University (http://www.uaic.ro/en/)
  • Insurance and amount: No
  • Amount available for each scholarship: Free accommodation in a University guest residence, plane tickets purchased by the university and a  scholarship of 1500 RON (aprox 300€ )
  • Duration of the grant period: 1 month
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: Ioana Serafinceanu
  • Email: ioana.serafinceanu@uaic.ro
  • Website: www.uaic.ro
  • Remarks:

İstanbul University (Turkey)

  • Number of grants offered: 1
  • Eligible countries: All
  • Field(s) of study: All
  • Insurance and amount: Not provided
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1000€ per month
  • Duration of the grant period: 3 months
  • Selection criteria (optional): The research project proposal should include expected results lead to further academic actions between home and host institutions.
  • Contact person: Deniz Çelik
  • Email: iu.international@istanbul.edu.tr
  • Website: https://www.istanbul.edu.tr/en/_
  • Remarks:
    İstanbul University does not fund the travel costs.
    İstanbul University does not provide insurance for visitors. İstanbul University has a total of 2 available spots.
    Applicants (preferably doctoral students, postdoctoral or junior researchers) should establish contact with a supervising professor at the university before applying and submit a letter of invitation together with the application.
    Invitaton letters should be issued by the International Academic Relations Office upon the consent of the supervisor

The Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland)

  • Number of grants offered: 4
  • Eligible countries: All countries, except Russian Federation and Belarus
  • Field(s) of study: All academic disciplines, except scientific areas provided by Medical College
  • Insurance and amount: Not provided
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1.300€  – the scholarship is intended to cover all expenses related to the research visit
  • Duration of the grant period: One (1) month
  • Selection criteria (optional): Only candidates who hold the title of professor or a doctoral degree are eligible
  • Contact person: Magdalena Czarnik
  • Email: magdalena.czarnik@uj.edu.pl
  • Website: https://en.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/about-university/faculties-and-other-units/faculties
  • Remarks:
    Note: Only candidates who hold the title of professor or a doctoral degree are eligible.
    The University does not provide insurance, and does not fund travel costs and accommodation to the grant holder. The scholarship is intended to cover all expenses related to the research visit.
    Applicants should establish contact with a supervising professor at the university before applying and submit a letter of invitation together with the application. When contacting the potential host, it is required to include a CV and research plan.

University of Padova (Italy)

  • Number of grants offered: 2
  • Eligible countries: 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, Uzbekistan
  • Field(s) of study: All
  • Insurance and amount: The University insurance covers the academic activities. Visitors should have their own insurance to cover travel, stay health and personal property.
  • Amount available for each scholarship:
    Lump sum:   1 month: 1.300€     2 months: 2.100€    3 months: 2.900€
  • Duration of the grant period: from 1 to 3 months (September 2025-June 2026)
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: Fiorella De Gobbi
  • Email: fiorella.degobbi@unipd.it
  • Website: https://www.unipd.it/
  • Remarks:
    Applicants should establish contact with a supervisor professor at the University of Padua before applying and submit the invitation letter or email together with the application.
    Emails to potential host research supervisors must include CV and research proposals, including topics and dates.

University of Poitiers (France)

  • Number of grants offered: 1
  • Eligible countries: *Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo1, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
  • Field(s) of study: All
  • Insurance and amount:
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1.000€ + reimbursement of travel expenses up to 500€
  • Duration of the grant period: 1 month
  • Selection criteria (optional):
    To establish its selection, the commission of the University of Poitiers will:
    – take into account the applicant’s field of research,
    – ensure the rotation of the laboratories eligible for this grant to host a doctoral student/young researcher,
    – take care of the male/female balance.
  • Contact person: Marie-Amélie MASSELIN
  • Email: marie.amelie.masselin@univ-poitiers.fr
  • Website:
    https://www.univ-poitiers.fr/en/international-students-scholars/professors-researchers-and-doctoral-students-administrative-matters/coimbra-group-scholarships/
  • Remarks:

University of Salamanca (Spain)

  • Number of grants offered: 1
  • Eligible countries: All eligible
  • Field(s) of study: Any field
  • Insurance and amount: No
  • Amount available for each scholarship: Accommodation and food
  • Duration of the grant period: 1 month
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: María Teresa Hernández
  • Email: rrii@usal.es
  • Website: https://rel-int.usal.es/es/
  • Remarks:

University of Siena (Italy)

  • Number of grants offered: 1
  • Eligible countries: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina, Egypt, Republic of North Macedonia, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro,Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
  • Field(s) of study: any subject area, subject to the approval of the relevant hos department
  • Insurance and amount: The University provides accident insurance and public liability insurance. Visitors will require to hold their own health insurance. The University is unuble to assist with travel costs.
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1,000.00€/month; free meals at the University canteens, free accommodation at the University residences
  • Duration of the grant period: from 1 month (minimum duration)  to 3 months (maximum duration)
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: Candida Calvo, Patrizia Butini
  • Email: visiting@unisi.it
  • Website:https://www.internationalvisitors.unisi.it/
  • Remarks: Applicants should have received approval by the tutor at the host university before applying (please include a letter/email from your potential supervisor at the University of Siena as proof). 

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Germany)

  • Number of grants offered: 1
  • Eligible countries: Ukraine
  • Field(s) of study: All
  • Insurance and amount:
  • Amount available for each scholarship: 1.200€ per month plus accomodation in guest house
  • Duration of the grant period: Up to 3 months
  • Selection criteria (optional):
  • Contact person: Merle Bollmann
  • Email: merle.bollmann@uni-wuezburg.de
  • Website: https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/
    Remarks: