Overview
Apply for the Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027/28 at the European University Institute’s Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies in Florence, Italy. Deadline: 23 October 2026.
Complete fellowship details
The Jean Monnet Fellowships offer one-year residential placements at the European University Institute’s Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies in Florence, Italy. The application deadline is 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST . Successful fellows will join the Centre for the 2027/28 academic year and take part in its academic life.
The programme is designed for scholars whose doctorate was awarded more than five years before 1 September 2027. In addition, applicants must submit a research proposal that fits one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes, or projects.
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST
Tell Me About The Award:
The Jean Monnet Fellowship is a one-year research fellowship offered by the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy.
The fellowship is designed for established scholars who obtained their doctorate more than five years before the start of the fellowship . For the 2027-28 academic year, applicants must have obtained their PhD before 1 September 2022 .
The programme is open to postdoctoral researchers, tenure-track academics, and scholars wishing to spend a sabbatical at the Centre.
Jean Monnet Fellows become part of the academic community at the Robert Schuman Centre and are expected to actively participate in the Centre’s academic activities and contribute to their associated research project or programme.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Applicants should propose research that fits with one of the main research themes, programmes, or projects of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies .
The Centre covers research areas related to European and international affairs, including multidisciplinary research in areas such as:
European integration
European politics and governance
Migration
Global governance
Political economy
Regulation
Democracy and institutions
International relations
Law and social sciences
Type:
Research Fellowship / Postdoctoral Fellowship
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
Have obtained their doctorate more than five years before 1 September 2027 .
Have received their PhD before 1 September 2022 .
Be postdoctoral scholars, tenure-track academics, or scholars planning a sabbatical.
Have a research proposal that fits one of the Robert Schuman Centre’s research programmes, projects, or themes.
Have a strong academic CV and research record.
Be able to participate actively in the academic life of the Centre.
Have a good knowledge of English and any other language relevant to their proposed research.
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible.
Applicants who obtained their doctorate less than five years before the fellowship should consider the Max Weber Programme instead. Candidates cannot apply for both the Max Weber and Jean Monnet Fellowships.
How Are Applicants Selected?
Candidates are selected based on their CV, research proposal, and academic references .
The main selection criteria include:
The applicant’s academic CV.
The overall scientific quality of the research proposal.
The fit of the proposed research with the Robert Schuman Centre’s research programmes.
There are no interviews .
Candidates are selected by the Academic Staff of the Robert Schuman Centre, with the final nomination requiring approval by the EUI Executive Committee.
Results will be communicated by email by the end of January 2027 at the latest .
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The fellowship is open to candidates of all nationalities .
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
The fellowship will be undertaken at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (EUI), in Florence, Italy .
Fellows must live in the Florence area throughout their fellowship so that they can participate actively in the Centre’s academic activities.
How Many Awards?
The Robert Schuman Centre offers up to 20 Jean Monnet Fellowships each year .
What Is the Benefit of the Award?
Successful fellows receive a basic grant of €2,850 per month .
Additional benefits may include:
Household allowance: up to €310 per month for an eligible partner living with the fellow in Florence.
Dependent child allowance: €210 per month for each eligible dependent child living with the fellow in Florence.
Research expenses: €650 for eligible research expenses, such as conference participation.
Travel expenses: reimbursement for the fellow’s incoming and outgoing travel, up to a combined maximum of €1,200 .
Visa expenses: reimbursement of eligible visa-related costs for fellows requiring a visa for Italy, up to €250 .
Assistance with visa and residence requirements for non-EU fellows.
Assistance can also be provided to eligible non-EU family members.
The fellowship itself is not taxed by the Institute, although fellows must comply with any applicable tax requirements.
Fellows must have adequate medical insurance during their stay and may either provide evidence of their own insurance or subscribe to the EUI’s private health insurance scheme at their own expense.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The Jean Monnet Fellowship lasts one year (12 months) , running from September to August .
For the 2027-28 academic year, the fellowship begins in September 2027.
Fellows who arrive after the beginning of September or leave before the end of the fellowship may have their grant reduced or terminated. No grant is paid for August if the fellow leaves before the fellowship ends.
Fellows are also expected to produce a publication from their research, such as an EUI Working Paper, scientific journal article, or publication with a reputable academic publisher .
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the online application form .
Applicants are encouraged to register early, particularly because referees must submit their reference letters by the application deadline.
Required documents include:
CV with publication list – PDF.
Letter of motivation – 1–2 pages in PDF format.
Research proposal – 2–4 pages in PDF format.
Passport copy – JPG format.
Two academic reference letters submitted directly online by the referees.
Applicants should register their referees as early as possible. Once referee details are registered, the referees will receive an automatic email requesting their references.
Both reference letters must be submitted by 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST . References submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
The research proposal and motivation letter must also comply with the EUI Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Research. Applicants should not have generative AI autonomously write substantial or integral parts of these documents. Where AI is used to produce novel content, applicants must acknowledge and reference the AI-generated portions.
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