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.

FellowshipResearchSocial sciencesEuropeGlobal
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.