Application Deadline: 23 October 2026 (14:00 CEST).
Applications are now open for the 2027 European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships. The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers one-year Jean Monnet Fellowships to scholars who have obtained their doctorate more than five years prior to the start of the fellowship, i.e. 1 September 2027 for the academic year 2027-28. The Fellowship programme is open to post-docs, tenure-track academics and those wishing to spend their sabbatical at the Centre. The Centre offers up to 20 fellowships a year:
Jean Monnet Fellows are selected on the basis of a research proposal and of their CV. The research proposal should fit well with one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes and projects.
Eligibility Requirements
- The fellowships are open to candidates who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September (to apply for 2027-28, the Ph.D. should have been awarded before 1 September 2022).
- Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
Conditions of Award
Duration
The fellowships are for the duration of one year (12 months from September to August).
In the case a fellow arrives after the beginning of September or leaves before the fellowship ends (i.e. before 20 July), the grant will be accordingly reduced/terminated, and no grant will be paid for the month of August.
Residence
Fellows must live in the area of Florence for the duration of their Fellowship so that they can take an active part in the academic activities of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies.
Publication
The research done during the fellowship should lead to a publication, either as an EUI Working Paper, or in a scientific journal, or with a reputable academic publisher.
Grant
The basic grant is € 2,850 per month.
Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum €2,100 per month) depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant (see below).
Family allowance
A household allowance of up to € 310 per month is paid to Fellows with a partner if the partner lives with them in Florence and on condition that the partner’s income is less than € 2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month (i.e. if the income is more than € 1,690, the allowance will be paid only to top up to € 2,000).
Travel expenses
Fellows (but not their families) receive reimbursement for the incoming trip from their place of origin to Florence, and for the outgoing trip to their destination at the end of their fellowship.
First-class rail (travel by car is also reimbursed on this basis)
Economy class air fare
The maximum amount for travel reimbursement is €1,200 including both incoming and outgoing trip. Reimbursement of higher amounts and any extra costs can be authorized by the Centre Director upon a justified special request. Taxi expenses are not reimbursed.
How to Apply
There are two distinct phases in the application process:
1. Register your application as early as possible.
You are encouraged to register your application, by inserting your personal details and referee details as soon as possible. This is important to allow sufficient time for your referees to submit the reference letters before the deadline. References will not be accepted after the deadline.
2. Submit your application by the deadline 23 October 2026 (14:00 CEST).
Once you have registered your application, you may continue to work on the application details and attachments until the deadline of 23 October 2026 (14:00 CEST). Submit the application only when you have filled in all the information correctly and have successfully uploaded the final version of the attachments.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships
