The Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholarships for Academics and Policy Professionals support outstanding scholars and practitioners to contribute to the Mundus MAPP program. The program is a joint initiative by Central European University (Austria), Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands), Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (Spain), and the University of York (UK). The application deadline is 15 May 2026.
These fellowships aim to enrich the Mundus MAPP curriculum through student-centered lectures, seminars, skills training, research, thesis support, and professional networking. Importantly, the program welcomes applicants from all nationalities. Scholars receive a generous stipend funded by the European Commission.
Key Details
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Program Duration: 2–4 weeks
Program Location: Austria, Netherlands, Spain, or UK (at CEU, ISS, IBEI, or York)
Funding/Benefits: €1,500 per week (up to €6,000 total, gross)
Award Provider: Mundus MAPP Consortium / European Commission
About this Program
The Mundus MAPP Visiting Scholarships invite academics and policy professionals to spend 2–4 weeks at one of the four partner institutions. The program seeks individuals who can add value through teaching, research, workshops, or thesis supervision. Scholars help disseminate Mundus MAPP activities and achievements. The exact contribution is agreed upon with the consortium.
Central European University especially welcomes candidates offering short online workshops to enhance digital competencies for policy-making and analysis. The visiting period varies by institution, so applicants should check the specific dates for each university.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a PhD degree.
- They should have academic teaching and/or policy-related practitioner experience.
- Mundus MAPP alumni with relevant profiles are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must propose a clear contribution to the Mundus MAPP program.
- All nationalities are eligible.
What Fellows Receive: €1,500 per week (up to €6,000 gross for the full visit)
Program Components
- Teaching or running courses
- Giving public lectures
- Participating in research seminars
- Providing thesis supervision support
- Facilitating skills training or workshops
- Academic and professional networking
How to Apply
- Download and complete the Application Form for Visiting Scholars (available on the official page).
- Prepare required attachments as specified in the form.
- Email your application to [email protected].
- If you have questions, contact the Mundus MAPP team at the same email address.
👉 Visit the application webpage for details
