European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 in Italy
Brief Description
The European University InstituteJean Monnet Fellowships 2027, hosted by the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, provide an exceptional opportunity for accomplished researchers to pursue advanced academic work in Florence, Italy. If you are a post-doctoral scholar, a tenure-track academic, or an established researcher looking to spend your sabbatical immersed in high-level scholarly inquiry, this fully funded fellowship Italy program offers up to 20 prestigious awards each year. Successful applicants receive a basic monthly grant of €2,850, alongside travel reimbursement and potential family allowances. You will advance a research proposal aligned with the Centre’s core themes, culminating in EUI Working Papers or publications with academic publishers.
Name of Host Institution
Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have obtained their doctorate more than five years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September 2027 (meaning your Ph.D. must have been awarded before 1 September 2022).
The fellowships are open to post-docs, tenure-track academics, and scholars seeking a sabbatical.
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply.
Your research proposal must align closely with one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes, and projects.
Selection is conducted competitively based on your curriculum vitae and your submitted research proposal.
Grant and Financial Conditions
You will receive a basic monthly grant of €2,850. If you receive outside salaries or other grants, you must disclose them, which may adjust your fellowship rate to a minimum of €2,100 per month. If you have a partner living with you in Florence whose income is less than €2,000 per month, you may also qualify for a household allowance of up to €310 per month. Furthermore, your incoming and outgoing travel expenses to Florence are reimbursed up to a maximum of €1,200.
Duration and Location
The fellowship runs for one year (12 months), spanning from September to August. You are required to reside in the Florence area for the entire duration of your appointment so you can take an active part in the ongoing academic life and activities of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies.
Deadline
The application deadline is 23 October 2026 (14:00 CEST). Because references must also be submitted by this exact cutoff, you should register your application and referee details early to ensure your letters arrive on time.
Candidates who earned their doctorate more than five years before 1 September 2027 (awarded before 1 September 2022) are eligible, and applicants of all nationalities can apply.
Q: What financial support is provided to Jean Monnet Fellows?
Fellows receive a basic monthly grant of €2,850, travel reimbursement up to €1,200, and a potential household allowance of up to €310 per month if living with a qualifying partner in Florence.
Q: When is the final deadline to submit applications for the 2027 cohort?
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