Coimbra Group - Scholarship Programme
The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programmes enable international young reserachers from certain regions a reserach stay for one to three month at a Coimbra Group member university. The aim is the promotion of individual research, academic career development and international networking.
The JMU is actively engaged in the Scholarship Programme in two funding lines. These enabel international young researchers a stay at the JMU:
- Reserach stays: 1–3 at the JMU
- Scholarship: 1,200 EUR/month to cover living expenses
- Access to resources of the Universtiy (library, cafeteria etc.)
- Connection to the Welcome Centre and access to the email distribution list for visiting scholars
- Committed supervision by a scientis of the JMU (prior contact required)
- Letter of Acceptance of the supervisor must be attached to the application
1. Selection of JMU as target univeristy (only one application possible)
2. Contact to a supervisor at the JMU
- Submission of CV and reserach project
- Obtaining a Letter of Acceptance of the supervisor
3. Online application via the application portal of the Coimbra Group
4. Notification of the Coimbra Group about the selection status
5. Scheduling of the stay in consultation with the JMU in the case of approval
- The scheduling of the research stay is carried out in close coordination with the supervisor at the JMU.
- Applicants are responsible for the organisation of the exemption from the home university, the timely application for a visa and obtaining suitable health insurance. The Welcome Centre of the JMU provides advice.
- If a scholarship is awarded, the funding conditinons of JMU apply.
Important note
The call for tender for the Scholarship Programme for Young African Researchers and the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from the European Neighbourhood are issued annally. Please check regularly for information about application deadlines and changes to the terms and conditions.
The application deadlines for the acadmic year 2025/2026 have already expired.
Scholarship Programme for Young African Researchers
Programme goals
The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme enable young researchers form sub-Saharan Africa a research stay for one to three month at a Coimbra Group member university. The aim is the further development of ongoing research projects, the establishment of sustainable scientifc cooperation as well as the promotion of the academic career of the participants.
Target group and prerequisites
• Young researchers under the age of 45
• Nationality and residence in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania
• Employee of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in sub-Saharan Africa
• Researcher at doctoral or postdoctoral level
Note: Please read carefully the offical website of the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programms. It provides you with comprehensive information about the funding conditions, the application process and the selection criteria, and it answers a lot of frequently asked questions.
Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from the European Neighbourhood
Programme goals
Since 1999 the Coimbra Group offers Scholarship Programmes for Young Researchers from European Neighbouring Countries for a research stay for one to three month at a Coimbra group member university. The goal is the implemenation of a part of the reserach work, the development of new academic cooperation as well as the development of the academic career.
Target group and prerequisites
• Young researchers born on or after the 1st January 1990
• Nationality and residence in Ukraine
• Employee of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in that country
• Researcher at doctoral or postdoctoral level
Note: Please read carefully the offical website of the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programms. It provides you with comprehensive information about the funding conditions, the application process and the selection criteria, and it answers a lot of frequently asked questions.
