Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term researchvisits (1–3 months maximum) to early-career researchers from higher education institutions inthe following countries of the European Neighbourhood: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, 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 programme aims to support these scholars in continuing research related to their work at their home institution while fostering academic and research collaborations with scientists and institutions based in Europe.
The scholarships are generously funded by participating Coimbra Group member universities, while the Coimbra Group Office manages the application process.
Applicants must fulfil ALL of the following requirements:
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). Some host universities may restrict eligibility to applicants from specific countries: applicants should consult the “Remarks” section of each university’s offer to confirm if their country is eligible.
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. Applicants should consult the scholarship conditions in the offer of the selected host university.
Obtain an acceptance letter/email from a supervisor at the host university confirming their willingness to supervise the research stay. This document is mandatory (see more information below).
Apply through the Coimbra Group electronic application process.
Submit only one application to a single university. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.
Submit all information in English.
Please note that the universities listed below (“Participating universities”) are the only eligible host institutions for the 2026 edition of this Scholarship Programme. Further details about each university, including their research fields, can be found directly on their respective websites.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING: 1 – Applicants should provide the name and contact details of an academic supervisor at the receiving Coimbra Group University who will supervise their work during their stay abroad. If you do not have any contacts, we suggest you visit the website of your chosen institution or get in touch with the contact person at the selected host institution whose email address is indicated in the call for applications. The Coimbra Group Office is not in the position to provide assistance in this matter. 2 – All applicants are requested to provide a letter/e-mail of acceptance (to be submitted together with the application) written by the academic supervisor from the host university where they would like to carry out the proposed work plan. The letter should state that the supervisor is willing to work with the applicant in case they obtain a Coimbra Group Scholarship. 3 – Applicants can select only one institution. Multiple applications from the same candidate will be rejected. 4 – Please fill in your application form only when you have all the data available (i.e. name of and letter of acceptance from the supervisor at the Coimbra Group University, etc.). Incomplete applications will be rejected, no exceptions will be made. 5 – Research visits will take place during the 2026/2027 academic year. The exact dates and structure of the visit must be agreed upon directly between the applicant and the academic supervisor at the Coimbra Group host university
The following Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2026 edition of this scholarship programme. Please click on each university to see the specific scholarship conditions offered.
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 + a scholarship of 1500 RON (aprox 300€) + reimbursement of travel expenses depending on the distance between Iași and the grantee's home university (up to 28 Euro for 0-99 km, up to 211 Euro for 100-499 km, up to 309 Euro for 500-1999 km, up to 395 Euro for 2000-2999 km, up to 580 Euro for 3000-3999 km, up to 1188 Euro for 4000-7999 km and up to 1735 Euro for distances over 8000 km)
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.
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 eligible by the Coimbra Group.
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
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.
İstanbul University does not fund the travel costs.
İstanbul University does not provide insurance for visitors.
İstanbul University can host only two fellows in total across all regions.
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: 2
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:
1300 EUR – 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 scientific title of Professor or a doctoral degree are eligible
Only candidates who hold the scientific 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: Visitors are required to have their own insurance covering travel, health, and personal belongings
Amount available for each scholarship:
Lump-sum contribution to cover expenses related to the stay, including accommodation, transportation, and meals.
Fellowship amount (lump sum):
1 month → €1,450
2 months → €2,350
3 months → €3,300
Payment method: The amount will be transferred to the recipient’s bank account in monthly installments, according to the duration of the stay.
Duration of the grant period: from 1 to 3 months (September 2026-June 2027)
Selection criteria (optional):
The scholarship is reserved for researchers in the early stages of their career.
Applicants must contact a University of Padua supervisor before applying and include the supervisor’s invitation letter or email in their application. Emails to potential supervisors should include the applicant’s CV, research proposal (topics and proposed dates), and preferably a reference letter from their home university.
Applicants who have already received any Italian-funded scholarship must state this in their application, as some scholarships may be incompatible if they overlap in time.
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: Not provided
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.
Invitation letter: The International Relations Office cannot issue invitation letters for research purposes. Applicants will need an invitation letter/email from a professor/researcher of the University of Salamanca (USAL). Please, find all the Departments and Research Institutes of the USAL at https://www.usal.es/departamentos and https://investigacion.usal.es/es/empresas/gir
Travel expenses: The University is unable to assist with the costs of travel.
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)
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). To find a Unisi supervisor, please visit the webpage of the Departments: o https://www.unisi.it/strutture/dipartimenti, or the information platform of Unisi faculties: https://docenti.unisi.it/en
The University of Würzburg does not provide insurance.
The University of Würzburg does not fund flight costs and additional travel expenses.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify and contact a potential supervisor at the University of Würzburg before submitting their application. The initial outreach should include a CV and a research proposal/plan. The pre-acceptance letter from the supervisor must be uploaded as part of the application.
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In 1985, the International Relations Office at Université catholique de Louvain was celebrating its 20th anniversary and had an inspired idea: invite other universities to come together, collaborate, and dream big.
Comprehensive university, including a Faculty of Medicine;
Big university in a small city, like Louvain-la-Neuve and Leuven;
Foundation date comparable to that of Louvain – XV century;
Comparable number of students – 15 to 30.000.
That initial meeting sparked something extraordinary. A network of like-minded institutions was born—one that would grow and thrive over the next four decades. Today, we know it as the Coimbra Group, a leading voice in European and global higher education.
Following on from the meeting in Louvain-la-Neuve/Leuven a meeting was held in Coimbra on 29-30 May 1986, at which it was decided to name the cooperation network after its host university. Joint projects were discussed, among them exchanges of choirs and orchestras, summer courses for North American students at CG universities, and joint student exchanges.
The 21 founding members of the network were: Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Università di Siena, Universidad de Salamanca, Université de Poitiers, Università di Pavia, University of Oxford, Université catholique de Louvain, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leiden University, Heidelberg University, Universidad de Granada, University of Göttingen, University of Galway, University of Edinburgh, Trinity College Dublin, Universidade de Coimbra, University of Cambridge, Université de Caen, ,Università di Bologna & Aarhus University
