Applications are now open for the European University Institute (EUI) Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027, with a closing deadline of 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST. The fellowship offers a grant of €2,850 per month and a fully funded academic year in Florence, Italy, at one of Europe’s leading research institutions.
About the Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027
The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute offers one year Jean Monnet Fellowships to scholars who obtained their doctorate more than five years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September 2027, for the academic year 2027 to 2028.
The fellowship programme is open to postdocs, tenure track academics, and those wishing to spend their sabbatical at the Centre. The Centre offers up to 20 fellowships a year, and candidates of all nationalities are eligible.
Jean Monnet Fellows are selected on the basis of a research proposal and 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 five years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September. To apply for the 2027 to 2028 academic year, the PhD 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 run for one year, covering 12 months from September to August. If a fellow arrives after the beginning of September or leaves before the fellowship ends, meaning before 20 July, the grant will be reduced or terminated accordingly, 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 carried out during the fellowship should lead to a publication, either as an EUI Working Paper, 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 fellowship amount will be fixed at a lower rate, with a minimum of €2,100 per month, depending on the amount of additional income, upon production of relevant supporting documents. Family allowances may be added to the basic grant where applicable.
Family Allowance
A household allowance of up to €310 per month is paid to fellows with a partner, provided the partner lives with them in Florence and the partner’s income is less than €2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed €2,000 per month. This means that if the partner’s 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 the fellowship. Travel by rail is reimbursed at first class rates, and travel by car is reimbursed on the same basis, while air travel is reimbursed at economy class fares.
The maximum amount for travel reimbursement is €1,200, covering both the incoming and outgoing trips. 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.
First, register your application as early as possible. Applicants are encouraged to register by inserting their personal details and referee details as soon as possible. This is important because referees need sufficient time to submit reference letters before the deadline, and references will not be accepted after the deadline.
Second, submit your application by the deadline of 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST. Once you have registered, you may continue working on the application details and attachments until the deadline. Submit the application only when you have filled in all the information correctly and have successfully uploaded the final version of the attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EUI Jean Monnet Fellowship?
It is a one year fellowship offered by the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, for postdocs, tenure track academics, and scholars on sabbatical.
How much is the monthly grant?
The basic grant is €2,850 per month. Fellows who receive other grants or salaries may receive a reduced amount, with a minimum of €2,100 per month, and family allowances of up to €310 per month may be added where applicable.
Who can apply?
Scholars who obtained their doctorate more than five years before the start of the fellowship. For the 2027 to 2028 academic year, the PhD must have been awarded before 1 September 2022. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is 23 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST. Applicants should register early so their referees have enough time to submit reference letters before the deadline.
Do fellows have to live in Florence?
Yes. Fellows must live in the area of Florence for the duration of the fellowship so they can take an active part in the academic activities of the Robert Schuman Centre.
Are travel expenses covered?
Yes. Fellows receive reimbursement of up to €1,200 for their incoming and outgoing trips, with rail travel reimbursed at first class rates and air travel at economy class fares. Taxi expenses are not covered.
Is a publication required?
Yes. The research done during the fellowship should lead to a publication, either as an EUI Working Paper, in a scientific journal, or with a reputable academic publisher.