SpaceMed Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applications for the 2027 intake are now open, offering €1,400 monthly for 24 months and waiving participation fees. This two-year master’s program focuses on human physiology and medicine in space and extreme environments, conducted across France, Germany, and Slovenia.
Application Deadline:
- 21 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Application platform opened on 21 October 2026).
Tell Me About The Program:
The SpaceMed Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) Degree is an elite, fully funded 2-year (120 ECTS) graduate program examining human physiology and medicine in space and extreme environments. Jointly delivered across three premier European universities, the curriculum investigates how the human body adapts when exposed to extreme surroundings and space-flight analogues.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Life Sciences, Psychology, or Kinesiology: Bachelor’s degree equivalent to 180 ECTS.
- Engineering: Master’s degree required.
- Medicine & Related Disciplines: Medical degree or a degree featuring significant study of humans in space or extreme environments.
Type:
Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) Scholarship & Multi-Country Degree
Who can Apply:
- Academic Qualifications: Meet the strict discipline-specific entry requirements (Bachelor’s for life sciences/psychology/kinesiology; Master’s for engineering; Medical degree for clinical tracks). Final-year students may apply conditionally.
- Language Proficiency: Minimum B2 level in English (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, or Cambridge B2 First; test certificates must be no older than three years). Native speakers and graduates of English-medium universities may submit equivalent declarations or medium-of-instruction letters.
- Exclusions: Previous beneficiaries of an Erasmus Mundus Master Course (EMMC), Joint Doctorate (EMJD), or other EMJM scholarships are ineligible. National quotas limit awards to a maximum of two nationals from the same country.
How are Applicants Selected:
Applications are evaluated on a 100-point scale:
- Academic Excellence (40 points): Grades, transcripts, and university rigor.
- Background Relevance & Motivation (15 points): Alignment of past training and 1-minute video presentation.
- Additional weighted criteria covering references, CV strength, and language competencies.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to students worldwide, subject to the rule limiting scholarships to a maximum of 2 successful candidates per country).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Multi-country European mobility track across three institutions:
- Semester 1: Université de Caen Normandie, France (COMETE laboratory space-physiology research).
- Semester 2: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (Medical-university partner).
- Semester 3: Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Semester 4: Research placement/thesis at a consortium institution, associated partner, or external laboratory. Students receive a triple degree/multiple master’s diplomas and a SpaceMed Diploma Supplement.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Approximately 20 Erasmus Mundus scholarships awarded annually.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Monthly Stipend: €1,400 per month for the entire 24-month duration (€33,600 total).
- Fee Waiver: Full waiver of local participation/tuition fees.
- Note: Travel, visas, housing, and general living expenses must be paid out of the monthly allowance.
How Long Will it Last:
2 Years (24 Months) full-time (September 2027 to Summer 2029).
How to Apply:
- Access the official online application portal via the SpaceMed Portal, select “All campaigns”, and click on “Application EMJM SpaceMed”.
- Prepare and upload all mandatory English-language documents (or originals with certified English translations):
- Europass CV (recommended).
- Original academic degrees and transcripts.
- Two Letters of Recommendation: At least one from a university faculty official, and the second from an employer, internship supervisor, or academic supervisor.
- 1-Minute Motivation Video (MP4): Short video in English detailing personal/academic motivations, skills, and relevant abilities.
- Valid Passport or National ID (both sides/passports in a single PDF for dual nationals).
- Proof of Residence: Official document issued within the 12 months preceding the deadline containing your full name, exact home address, and issue date (e.g., utility bill, official employer/university letter, or local council residence certificate; Note: ID cards, student cards, and workplace addresses are rejected).
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Complete the online forms in English, explicitly indicating your desire to be considered for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, and submit before 21 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.
