Coimbra Group Scholarship 2026 for Neighbourhood Researchers
Are you an early-career researcher from the European Neighbourhood looking to advance your work through a short stay in Europe? The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2026 offers a great chance for that. This program provides short-term research visits of up to three months at top universities for researchers from countries like Albania, Algeria, Armenia, and others.
Program Overview
The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2026 targets early-career researchers from higher education institutions in the European Neighbourhood. These include nations such as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, North Macedonia, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
The goal is to help scholars continue their research projects while building ties with European scientists and institutions. Participating universities from the Coimbra Group fund the scholarships, and the Coimbra Group Office handles applications. Each visit lasts from one to three months.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must meet these key requirements:
- Be born on or after January 1, 1991.
- Hold nationality and current residence in one of the listed European Neighbourhood countries. Note that if you already live or study in Europe, you cannot apply.
- Work as academic staff at a university or similar institution in your home country.
- Have postdoctoral status or equivalent. Some host universities also accept doctoral students, so check the specific offer.
- Some universities limit spots to certain countries, so review the “Remarks” section for each host.
You also need an acceptance letter from a supervisor at the host university. This confirms they will guide your research stay.
Host Universities
Here are the Coimbra Group universities joining the 2026 program:
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi (Romania)
- University of Barcelona (Spain)
- University of Granada (Spain)
- University of Graz (Austria)
- Heidelberg University (Germany)
- 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)
Each university lists details on research areas, conditions, and country eligibility on the application site.
How to Apply
The deadline is May 10, 2026. Follow these steps:
- Choose one host university and submit a single application there. Multiple applications get rejected.
- Use the online Coimbra Group application system.
- Provide all documents in English, including your acceptance letter from the supervisor.
- Visit the official page for full details and to start your application: Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme.
This program opens doors to new collaborations and research growth. Check the host university pages early to match your work with their strengths.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2026?
It provides short-term research visits of up to three months at top European universities for early-career researchers from European Neighbourhood countries.
Who can apply for the scholarship?
You must be born on or after January 1, 1991, hold nationality and residence in listed countries, work as academic staff in your home country, and have postdoctoral status or equivalent.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is May 10, 2026.
How do I apply?
Choose one host university, submit a single application through the online Coimbra Group system, and provide all documents in English, including an acceptance letter from a supervisor.