Grant opportunity
Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027-2028
One-year residential fellowships for established postdoctoral researchers to join the Robert Schuman Centre's research community in Florence.
- Funder
- European University Institute
- Applications close 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST
- Applications close 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST: Oct 23, 2026
- Award
- Up to 20 one-year residential fellowships
- Applicant
- Scholars whose doctorate was awarded more than five years before 1 September 2027 and whose proposal fits a Robert Schuman Centre research theme.
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Law, Economics and Public Policy
- Region
- Europe / Global
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Jean Monnet Fellows conduct independent research while participating in the programmes and academic life of the Robert Schuman Centre.
Who can apply
Applicants normally must have received their doctorate more than five years before the fellowship start date and propose work aligned with a Centre programme or project.
What it supports
- European and global governance
- Political and social research
- Economics and law
- Residential scholarship
Funding and duration
- Up to 20 fellowships each year
- One-year residential programme beginning September 2027
Applications close 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST
Applications close 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST: Oct 23, 2026
How to apply
Prepare the research proposal and required CV materials and submit through the EUI application system.
Call details
Source-based overview
The programme is open to postdoctoral researchers, tenure-track academics and scholars taking sabbatical leave.
Eligibility
Applicants normally must have received their doctorate more than five years before the fellowship start date and propose work aligned with a Centre programme or project.
Funding and benefits
Up to 20 fellowships each year
One-year residential programme beginning September 2027
Themes and supported activities
European and global governance
Political and social research
Economics and law
Residential scholarship
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST: Applications close 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST: Oct 23, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Prepare the research proposal and required CV materials and submit through the EUI application system.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.