Deadline: May 31, 2025

University of Pavia and EDISU offer the CICOPS Scholarships Program in Italy 2026 to promote international cooperation with developing countries. This fully funded research program will be held at the University of Pavia for 4-12 weeks. Scholars have to submit their research proposals, which CICOPS will evaluate. If the research project aligns with a research activity carried out at the host university, CICOPS will forward the research proposal to the relevant department. Scholars will work with university professors on their research projects.

University of Pavia scholarship in Italy is offered in different departments which include Chemistry, Physics, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Drugs Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biology and Biotechnology, Brain and Behavioral Sciences, Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Molecular Medicine, Public Health, Neuroscience, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Law, Economics and Management, Cultural Heritage, Political and Social Sciences, and Humanities. During this fully funded scholarship in Italy for international researchers, the hosting Department will provide access to various facilities for study and research activities, which include libraries, computer facilities, etc.

After completing this short-term research scholarship program in Pavia, scholars will have to prepare a report on the work they have completed at the host Department and submit copies of any articles or publications.

Benefits

• The scholarship will include travel expenses.
• Meals will be given to the participants.
• Accommodation expenses will be covered.
• Health insurance will be provided.
• Participants will get a stipend of 150.00 Euros per week.
• Opportunity to have international study and research experience.

Eligibility

• Applicants should have at least two years of teaching experience or activity within international organizations and institutions.
• Scholarships are offered to both junior and senior members of Universities in Developing Countries who have interest in the field of development studies.
• Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Doctoral or Postgraduate Course at an Italian University are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Successful applicants should confirm acceptance of the scholarship within 20 days of receiving the mail of selection.

Required Documents

• CV in European format with a list of publications. Name the file as: Surname_Name_CV.
• An invitation letter from the professor or researcher with whom you want to collaborate for your research project. Name the file as: Surname_Name_Letter.

Application

• Fill out the online application form after receiving the letter of invitation from your contact faculty member at the University of Pavia.
• Applicants who are unable to obtain a letter of invitation from a professor should contact CICOPS. They will send you a research proposal form, which you must fill out and send back to cicops@unipv.it.
• The CICOPS team will review your research proposal. If your research aligns with ongoing work at the university, they will forward your proposal to the relevant department and connect you with them.

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