Grant opportunity
UNIDROIT 2027 Research Scholarship Programme
UNIDROIT is accepting applications for 2027 in-person research scholarships at its headquarters in Rome for legal researchers working on private law, commercial law and related UNIDROIT themes.
- Funder
- International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)
- Applications due 4 September 2026
- Applications due 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026
- Award
- Limited research scholarships of EUR 1,500 per month for two months, exceptionally three months; additional Asia-Pacific scholarships available
- Applicant
- Outstanding post-graduate doctoral law students, lawyers, academics and government officials proposing research connected to UNIDROIT work areas, instruments or current projects.
- Discipline
- Law, Governance and Human Rights
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
UNIDROIT's 2027 Research Scholarship Programme offers a limited number of funded research stays in the UNIDROIT library in Rome for legal professionals and researchers.
Who can apply
Candidates may include outstanding post-graduate doctoral law students, lawyers, academics and government officials. Research should relate to UNIDROIT work areas, existing instruments or current projects, with special consideration for selected topics listed in the official call.
What it supports
- Two-month in-person research stay at UNIDROIT headquarters in Rome, exceptionally three months
- Research on UNIDROIT work areas, instruments and projects
- Possible short workshop during the research period
- Encouragement to consider submitting a paper to the Uniform Law Review after the research period
Funding and duration
- A limited number of research scholarships of EUR 1,500 per month will be granted.
- Additional scholarships are available for applicants from the Asia-Pacific region through the UNIDROIT Asian Transnational Law Centre.
Applications due 4 September 2026
Applications due 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 2026
How to apply
Complete the official online scholarship application form and upload the required CV, cover letter, research proposal and supporting referee materials by 4 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The UNIDROIT Scholarship, Internship and Research Programme is accepting applications for scholarships to be undertaken in 2027. Research scholarships support doctoral law students, lawyers, academics and government officials to conduct research at UNIDROIT's library in Rome. Candidates are assessed on their application, cover letter, CV, research proposal, English or French proficiency, and the value of the proposed research to UNIDROIT.
Eligibility
Candidates may include outstanding post-graduate doctoral law students, lawyers, academics and government officials. Research should relate to UNIDROIT work areas, existing instruments or current projects, with special consideration for selected topics listed in the official call.
Funding and benefits
A limited number of research scholarships of EUR 1,500 per month will be granted.
Additional scholarships are available for applicants from the Asia-Pacific region through the UNIDROIT Asian Transnational Law Centre.
Themes and supported activities
Two-month in-person research stay at UNIDROIT headquarters in Rome, exceptionally three months
Research on UNIDROIT work areas, instruments and projects
Possible short workshop during the research period
Encouragement to consider submitting a paper to the Uniform Law Review after the research period
Deadline and timeline
Applications due 4 September 2026: Applications due 4 September 2026: Sep 4, 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
Complete the official online scholarship application form and upload the required CV, cover letter, research proposal and supporting referee materials by 4 September 2026.
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.