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

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

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

• Be born on or after 1 January 1991. Be nationals and current residents of one of the above-listed countries (candidates already living and/or studying in Europe will not be considered). Be academic staff members of a university or equivalent higher education institution located in one of the above-mentioned countries. Hold postdoctoral or equivalent academic status. Some host institutions may offer opportunities to doctoral students as well. Obtain an acceptance letter/email from a supervisor at the host university confirming their willingness to supervise the research stay.

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1. 1
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/04/07/coimbra-group-scholarship-programme-2026-feuropean-neighbourhood/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

2. 2
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: Be born on or after 1 January 1991. Be nationals and current residents of one of the above-listed countries (candidates already living and/or studying in Europe will not be considered). Be academic staff members of a university or equivalent higher education institution located in one of the above-mentioned countries. Hold postdoctoral or equivalent academic status. Some host institutions may offer opportunities to doctoral students as well. Obtain an acceptance letter/email from a supervisor at the host university confirming their willingness to supervise the research stay.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

3. 3
   Check dates and next steps

   Listed deadline information: Expected May 10, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Provider deadline information: Expected May 10, 2027 (annual cycle). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

   Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

   If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

   If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

   If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

5. Provider deadline

   Expected May 10, 2027 (annual cycle)

   Provider deadline information: Expected May 10, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.