The Romanian Cultural Institute is launching a call for applications to offer Grants for Foreign Researchers in 2026. We invite interested researchers to submit their application.
Application Deadline:
- 4 May 2026, 17:00 Romanian time
Tell Me About The Grant:
The Romanian Cultural Institute offers three short-term grants for foreign researchers in 2026. These grants provide financial support for a 3-month internship at a specialized institution in Romania, enabling scholars to conduct studies on topics related to Romanian society, culture, and academic fields.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Visual arts, curatorship, art criticism, museology/museography
- Music and musicology
- Architecture, town-planning, design
- Literature and literary criticism
- Cultural patrimony and cultural management
- Economic sciences
- Human and social sciences
Type:
- Research Grant | Short-Term Internship | Romania
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be PhD students working on Romanian-related topics or established researchers.
- Submit two recommendation letters from specialists in the field.
- Provide evidence of recent publications (last two years) in recognized journals.
- Submit a structured research project and work plan.
- Doctoral students must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited PhD program.
- Applications must be written and submitted in English.
How are Candidates Selected?
- Selection by an independent commission of specialists.
- Based on merit, relevance of research project, and quality of application file.
- Highly competitive due to limited number of grants (only 3 awarded annually).
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Global eligibility (foreign researchers from any country).
Where will the Grant be Taken?
- At specialized institutions in Romania (placement depends on research field).
How Many Awards?
- Three grants annually.
What is the Benefit of the Grant?
- €5,000 per grant (fixed amount).
- Covers living and research expenses during the 3-month stay.
- Access to Romanian institutions, archives, and networks.
How Long Will the Grant Last?
- 3 months (between 15 June – 15 December 2026).
Required Documents:
- Registration form
- CV
- Copy of ID/passport
- Research project
- Two recommendation letters
- Copies of publications (last 2 years)
- Work plan for the grant period
- Proof of PhD enrollment (if applicable)
- Affidavit confirming authenticity of documents
How to Apply:
- Prepare all required documents in English.
- Submit application by email to [email protected] before 4 May 2026, 17:00 Romanian time.
Calendar:
- 8 April 2026: Call published
- 4 May 2026: Application deadline
- 25 May 2026: Display of results
- 25–28 May 2026: Appeals period
- 11 June 2026: Resolution of appeals
- 12 June 2026: Final results published
- 15 June – 15 July 2026: Signing of contracts
