Jean Monnet Fellowships
Last verified 21 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
EUR 2,850 monthly, reduced with other income to a minimum EUR 2,100. Conditional family allowances, EUR 650 research support, travel reimbursement up to EUR 1,200 and visa-cost reimbursement up to EUR 250. Open for 12 months from September 2027; residence in Florence required. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
- Provider
- European University Institute
- Host country
- Italy
- Deadline
- 2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.
- Region
- Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- All nationalities; doctorate awarded before 1 September 2022 for the 2027–28 cohort. Social-sciences/humanities research; two references also due by deadline.
- Funding
- EUR 2,850 monthly, reduced with other income to a minimum EUR 2,100. Conditional family allowances, EUR 650 research support, travel reimbursement up to EUR 1,200 and visa-cost reimbursement up to EUR 250.
- Study level
- Postdoctoral fellowship
- Deadline
- 2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.
Key eligibility criteria
- All nationalities; doctorate awarded before 1 September 2022 for the 2027–28 cohort. Social-sciences/humanities research; two references also due by deadline.
Recorded funding information
- EUR 2,850 monthly, reduced with other income to a minimum EUR 2,100. Conditional family allowances, EUR 650 research support, travel reimbursement up to EUR 1,200 and visa-cost reimbursement up to EUR 250.
About the Jean Monnet Fellowships (2026)
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.
- EUR 2,850 monthly, reduced with other income to a minimum EUR 2,100. Conditional family allowances, EUR 650 research support, travel reimbursement up to EUR 1,200 and visa-cost reimbursement up to EUR 250.
Jean Monnet Fellowships eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- All nationalities; doctorate awarded before 1 September 2022 for the 2027–28 cohort. Social-sciences/humanities research; two references also due by deadline.
Jean Monnet 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 Jean Monnet 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://www.eui.eu/apply?id=jean-monnet-fellowships&subpage=informationForApplicants 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: All nationalities; doctorate awarded before 1 September 2022 for the 2027–28 cohort. Social-sciences/humanities research; two references also due by deadline.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Jean Monnet Fellowships deadline & application timeline
Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out28 Oct 2025
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out26 Apr 2026
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out25 Jul 2026
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out23 Sept 2026
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.
Provider deadline information: 2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.. 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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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Jean Monnet Fellowships?+
All nationalities; doctorate awarded before 1 September 2022 for the 2027–28 cohort. Social-sciences/humanities research; two references also due by deadline.
What funding does the Jean Monnet Fellowships offer?+
Listed funding: EUR 2,850 monthly, reduced with other income to a minimum EUR 2,100. Conditional family allowances, EUR 650 research support, travel reimbursement up to EUR 1,200 and visa-cost reimbursement up to EUR 250.. 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: 2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.. 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://www.eui.eu/apply?id=jean-monnet-fellowships&subpage=informationForApplicants to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: All nationalities; doctorate awarded before 1 September 2022 for the 2027–28 cohort. Social-sciences/humanities research; two references also due by deadline.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-10-23 at 14:00 CEST.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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