Call for Applications: Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholarships 2026–2027

Overview

The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Program in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP) is offering Visiting Scholarships for Academics and Policy Professionals for the 2026–2027 academic year. This scholarship is funded by the European Commission and delivered through a consortium of leading European institutions.

About the Visiting Scholarship

Scholars and practitioners with outstanding academic or professional profiles are invited to apply. Visiting scholars are expected to contribute through student-centered lectures, skills-based training, research collaboration, thesis supervision support, and networking activities. Scholars will receive a generous Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholarship.

Duration and Hosting Institutions

The visiting positions are for 2–4 week periods during the 2026–2027 academic year at one of the following institutions:

• Central European University (Austria)
• International Institute of Social Studies (Netherlands)
• Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (Spain)
• University of York (United Kingdom)

The visiting periods must fall within specific institutional windows between October 2026 and June 2027.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD degree, demonstrate academic teaching experience and/or policy-related practitioner expertise, and be prepared to contribute actively to teaching, research, or supervision. Qualified Mundus MAPP alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.

Expected Contributions

Successful applicants may be asked to contribute to existing courses, deliver public lectures, participate in research seminars, provide thesis supervision, or lead workshops.

Financial Support

Visiting scholars will receive €1,500 gross per week, with a maximum total funding of €6,000 gross for the full visit.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the official Application Form for Visiting Scholars (2026–2027) and all required supporting documents via email to mundusmapp@ceu.edu.

Deadline

May 15, 2026

About Mundus MAPP

Mundus MAPP is designed to equip students with advanced analytical skills and a global understanding of public policy, fostering cross-border academic collaboration, interdisciplinary policy research, international mobility, and practice-oriented learning.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact mundusmapp@ceu.edu.