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The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme has offered young researchers from outside the EU the opportunity to carry out part of their research for a period of one to three months at a Coimbra Group University since 1999.

Initially established to assist scholars from Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, the programme has since widened its geographical scope to include young researchers from Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and the wider European neighbourhood.
The University of Barcelona has taken part of the Scholarship Programme since 2007, hosting grantees from the different geographical areas. In the 2022 edition our participation will be focused on Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America as it follows:
- Scholarship Programme for Young African Researchers
CLOSE: Applicants must fill in the on-line application form before 7 April 2023 midnight (Brussels time). - Scholarship Programme for Young Professors and Researchers from Latin American Universities CLOSE: Applicants must fill in the on-line application form before 7 April 2023 midnight (Brussels time).
- Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Neighbouring Countries
CLOSE: Applicants must fill in the on-line application form before 7 April 2023 midnight (Brussels time).
More information about Scholarship Programmes
The main aim of this scholarship programme is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in their home institution and to help them to establish academic and research contacts. The scholarships are financially supported by the Coimbra Group member universities participating in this programme, while the Coimbra Group Office is in charge of the administrative management of the applications.
What the University of Barcelona offers:
- Number of Grants: 1
- Duration period: 1 - 3 monts
- Amount available: 1.500€ per month (to cover accommodation and living expenses)
Note:
- The University does not fund the travel costs.
- The University does not provide insurance for visitors
What the University of Barcelona demands:
- Eligible countries: All (all African countries except Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia -applicants from these countries are eligible under the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from the European Neighbourhood-)
- Field of study: All
- Eligible period: the academic year 2023/2024 (from 15/09/2023 to 15/07/2024). The dates of the stay will be agreed with the supervisor at the University of Barcelona.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants should be:
1. born on or after 1 January 1978
2. nationals of and current residents in Sub-Saharan Africa eligible country.
3. current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa eligible country.
4. preferably of doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent status.
Remarks:
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply and will be prioritised.
- 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.
- Applicants should establish contact with a supervising professor at the university before applying and submit a letter of invitation together with the application.
- The hosting research supervisor should be a current member of the academic staff of the University of Barcelona.
- The information about potential hosting departments and research groups can be checked at the following websites:
https://web.ub.edu/en/departments
https://web.ub.edu/en/research
- The Office of Mobility and International Programmes cannot issue invitation letters for research purposes.
- For additional information, the programme contact person is Ms. Marta Arias.
Application Procedure:
- Online application form (pay attention to the “Important information for applicants” section).
- Applicants must fill in the on-line application form before 7 April 2023 midnight (Brussels time).
- Applications should be submitted in English.
The main aim of this scholarship programme is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in their home institution and to help them to establish academic and research contacts. The scholarships are financially supported by the Coimbra Group member universities participating in this programme, while the Coimbra Group Office is in charge of the administrative management of the applications.
What the University of Barcelona offers:
- Number of Grants: 1
- Duration period: 1 - 3 monts
- Amount available: 1.500€ per month (to cover accommodation and living expenses)
Note:
- The University does not fund the travel costs.
- The University does not provide insurance for visitors
What the University of Barcelona demands:
- Eligible countries: All (all African countries except Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia -applicants from these countries are eligible under the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from the European Neighbourhood-)
- Field of study: All
- Eligible period: the academic year 2023/2024 (from 15/09/2023 to 15/07/2024). The dates of the stay will be agreed with the supervisor at the University of Barcelona.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants should be:
1. born on or after 1 January 1978
2. nationals of and current residents in Sub-Saharan Africa eligible country.
3. current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa eligible country.
4. preferably of doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent status.
Remarks:
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply and will be prioritised.
- 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.
- Applicants should establish contact with a supervising professor at the university before applying and submit a letter of invitation together with the application.
- The hosting research supervisor should be a current member of the academic staff of the University of Barcelona.
- The information about potential hosting departments and research groups can be checked at the following websites:
https://web.ub.edu/en/departments
https://web.ub.edu/en/research
- The Office of Mobility and International Programmes cannot issue invitation letters for research purposes.
- For additional information, the programme contact person is Ms. Marta Arias.
Application Procedure:
- Online application form (pay attention to the “Important information for applicants” section).
- Applicants must fill in the on-line application form before 7 April 2023 midnight (Brussels time).
- Applications should be submitted in English.
The main aim of this scholarship programme is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in their home institution and to help them to establish academic and research contacts. The scholarships are financially supported by the Coimbra Group member universities participating in this programme, while the Coimbra Group Office is in charge of the administrative management of the applications.
What the University of Barcelona offers:
- Number of Grants:1
- Duration period: 1 - 3 months
- Amount available: 1.500€ per month (to cover accommodation and living expenses)
Note:
- The University does not fund the travel costs.
- The University does not provide insurance for visitors
What the University of Barcelona demands:
- Eligible countries:All (Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan)
- Field of study: All
- Eligible period: the academic year 2023/2024 (from 15/09/2023 to 15/07/2024). The dates of the stay will be agreed with the supervisor at the University of Barcelona.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants should be:
1. born on or after 1 January 1988
2. nationals of and current residents in one of the above-listed countries.
3. current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in one of the above-listed countries.
4. preferably of postdoctoral or equivalent status.
Remarks:
- 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.
- Applicants should establish contact with a supervising professor at the university before applying and submit a letter of invitation together with the application.
- The hosting research supervisor should be a current member of the academic staff of the University of Barcelona.
- The information about potential hosting departments and research groups can be checked at the following websites:
https://web.ub.edu/en/departments
https://web.ub.edu/en/research
- The Office of Mobility and International Programmes cannot issue invitation letters for research purposes.
- For additional information, the programme contact person is Ms. Marta Arias.
Application Procedure:
- Online application form (pay attention to the “Important information for applicants” section).
- Applicants must fill in the on-line application form before 7 April 2023 midnight (Brussels time).
- Applications should be submitted in English.

