AUF Eugen Ionescu Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie and Romania fund three-month research placements in Romanian universities for doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers from Francophone countries, including the smaller Sahel and Central African states.
- Provider
- Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) & Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Host country
- Romania
- Deadline
- 30 November 2025
- Region
- Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
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- Who can apply
- Doctoral students and faculty from higher education institutions that are members of the AUF, located in member and observer countries of the OIF, as well as in Algeria.
- Funding
- Fully funded three-month mobility — monthly research stipend, international travel and insurance.
- Study level
- PhD, Postdoctoral
- Deadline
- 30 November 2025
Key eligibility criteria
- Doctoral students and faculty from higher education institutions that are members of the AUF, located in member and observer countries of the OIF, as well as in Algeria.
Recorded funding information
- Fully funded three-month mobility — monthly research stipend, international travel and insurance.
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully funded three-month mobility — monthly research stipend, international travel and insurance.
AUF Eugen Ionescu Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Doctoral students and faculty from higher education institutions that are members of the AUF, located in member and observer countries of the OIF, as well as in Algeria.
AUF Eugen Ionescu Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the AUF Eugen Ionescu Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://appels-propositions.auf.org/en/postdoctorat-eugen-ionescu to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Doctoral students and faculty from higher education institutions that are members of the AUF, located in member and observer countries of the OIF, as well as in Algeria.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 30 November 2025. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
AUF Eugen Ionescu Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships deadline & application timeline
Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (30 November 2025). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out5 Dec 2024
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out3 Jun 2025
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out1 Sept 2025
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out31 Oct 2025
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline30 November 2025
Provider deadline information: 30 November 2025. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the AUF Eugen Ionescu Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships?+
Doctoral students and faculty from higher education institutions that are members of the AUF, located in member and observer countries of the OIF, as well as in Algeria.
What funding does the AUF Eugen Ionescu Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships offer?+
Listed funding: Fully funded three-month mobility — monthly research stipend, international travel and insurance.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 30 November 2025. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://appels-propositions.auf.org/en/postdoctorat-eugen-ionescu to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Doctoral students and faculty from higher education institutions that are members of the AUF, located in member and observer countries of the OIF, as well as in Algeria.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 30 November 2025. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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