Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027. The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers this one-year programme. It targets scholars who earned their doctorate over five years ago. Fellows join a residential academic community at Villa Schifanoia.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute
• Funding: €2,850 monthly grant, plus research and travel allowances
• Duration: One year, September 2027 to August 2028
• Location: Villa Schifanoia, Florence, Italy
• Eligibility: Post-docs and academics with a doctorate earned before 2022
• Application Deadline: October 23, 2026, 14:00 CEST

Focus Areas

• Research aligned with the Centre’s core themes and projects
• Active participation in academic community life
• Collaboration with postdocs and EUI academic staff
• Publication through working papers or academic journals

About the Fellowship

The Centre offers up to 20 fellowships to scholars each year. Fellows are selected based on their research proposal and CV. Proposals must align with one of the Centre’s main research programmes. Selected fellows join an active, creative academic community in Florence. They also become associated with one of the Centre’s ongoing projects.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows receive a basic monthly grant of €2,850 throughout the year. Those with other income sources receive a reduced, minimum €2,100 monthly grant. Fellows also get €650 for eligible research expenses like conferences. Additionally, travel reimbursement covers incoming and outgoing trips, up to €1,200. Family and dependant allowances are available for qualifying fellows too.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must have completed their doctorate more than five years ago. This means before September 1, 2027, when the fellowship begins. Post-docs, tenure-track academics, and sabbatical scholars may all apply. Fellows must live in Florence throughout their fellowship year.

Required Materials

Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal and current CV. The proposal should clearly fit one of the Centre’s themes. Academic staff review proposals before nominating candidates for selection.

How to Apply

Submit your application online before October 23, 2026, at 14:00 CEST.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers established scholars a well-funded, residential research opportunity in Florence. Its structured grant and allowance system supports fellows and their families comfortably. Given the limited 20 spots, applicants should submit strong, well-aligned proposals early. Confirm all conditions and criteria through EUI’s official fellowship pages.

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