EUI Jean Monnet Fellowship 2027 (European University Institute): Fully Funded in Italy

Published: September 16, 2026;4 min read;By SW Team

The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies is inviting application for its 2027/2028 EUI Jean Monnet Fellowship.

The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers one-year Jean Monnet Fellowships to scholars who have obtained their doctorate more than five years prior to the start of the fellowship.

The program offers a highly competitive financial and professional package to support experienced scholars during their 12-month residential research.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

Host: The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies
Host Country: Europe
Category: PhD Scholarships || Fellowships 
Benefits: Full Sponsorship • € 2,850 Stipend • Travel CostFamily Allowance of €310• Networking
Eligibility: All Countries
Deadline: October 23, 2026

The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers one-year Jean Monnet Fellowships to scholars who have obtained their doctorate more than five years prior to the start of the fellowship, i.e. 1 September 2027 for the academic year 2027-28.

The Fellowship programme is open to post-docs, tenure-track academics and those wishing to spend their sabbatical at the Centre.

The Centre offers up to 20 fellowships a year: You are invited to become part of a lively and creative academic community!

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The EUI Jean Monnet Fellowship offers a highly competitive financial and professional package to support experienced scholars during their 12-month residential research stay at the Robert Schuman Centre in Florence, Italy.

The core benefits of the program include:

  • Monthly Stipend: Fellows receive a basic, tax-free grant of €2,850 per month. For scholars who maintain an external salary or alternative funding, the grant is adjusted to a minimum of €2,100 per month.
  • Family Allowances: To assist with relocation, the program provides €310 per month for a co-residing partner and €210 per month for each dependent child.
  • Travel Reimbursement: Inbound and outbound travel costs between your home institution and Florence are covered up to a maximum of €1,200.
  • Research Support: A dedicated allowance of €650 is provided to cover essential research expenses, such as academic conference attendance.
  • Institutional Access: Fellows enjoy full access to the EUI’s world-class libraries, research facilities, resources, and global academic networks.

To be considered for the 2027 award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

  • The fellowships are open to candidates who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September (to apply for 2027-28, the Ph.D. should have been awarded before 1 September 2022).
  • Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

  • Prepare your CV with a list of publications in PDF
  • Prepare a letter of motivation (1-2 pages) in PDF
  • Prepare a research proposal (2-4 pages) in PDF
  • Submit a copy of your passport in JPG
  • Letters of Reference from 2 academic referees

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The step-by-step guide to apply for the EUI Jean Monnet Fellowship is as follows;

  • Visit the official application portal (Click the link below).
  • Register your application as early as possible.
  • Submit your application by the deadline 23 October 2026 (14:00 CEST).
Application Deadline: October 23, 2026