- Fellows must live in the Florence area for the duration of their Fellowship.
- All Fellowships run from September to August.
- Fellowships are granted as follows:
- Department of Law: 12 months for every applicant.
- Department of Economics, Department of History, Department of Political and Social Sciences, and the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies: 12 or 24 months, depending on the applicant.
- Florence School of Transnational Governance: 24 months for all applicants.
- Candidates in relevant fields must specify whether they prefer a 12- or 24-month fellowship in their application; however, the EUI ultimately decides the final duration, which will be communicated in the award letter. Fellowship support may be extended to 36 months only under exceptional circumstances.
Max Weber Fellowships 2026
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Eligibility
International students with a PhD degree
Region
Abroad
Award
Fellowship grant of EUR 2,500 per month and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The Max Weber Fellowship 2026 is an opportunity offered by the European University Institute (EUI) to international students with a PhD. The selected students will receive a fellowship grant of EUR 2,500 (₹2,78,442.50 approx.) per month.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- have received a PhD within the past 5 years or have official approval to defend the thesis by 1 September of the fellowship start year
- not be currently enrolled in or employed by the European University Institute (EUI) at the application deadline (Note: former EUI members can apply only after at least one year of full-time employment or fellowship elsewhere.)
- demonstrate English proficiency at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive:-
- A basic fellowship grant of EUR 2,500 (₹2,55,915 approx.) per month
- A household allowance of up to 310 EUR per month
- Dependents' allowance of 210 EUR per month
- 1,000 EUR a year for eligible research expenses
- Travel reimbursement is 1,200 EUR
- Visa and residence requirements
Documents
- Curriculum vitae (PDF)
- Academic career statement (PDF)
- Research proposal
- Passport (JPEG)
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
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Step 6: Fill in all the mentioned details and click on the ‘REGISTER’ button, and proceed with the application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 16th October 2026 (14:00 CEST)
Terms and Conditions
Contact Details
European University Institute
via dei Roccettini 9
I-50014 San Domenico di Fiesole
Email ID: applyfellow@eui.eu
Source: https://www.eui.eu/apply?id=max-weber-fellowships&subpage=informationForApplicants
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this fellowship opportunity?
Answer: The European University Institute (EUI) is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this fellowship?
Answer: International students with a PhD degree can apply for this fellowship.
Question: What are the benefits of this fellowship?
Answer: Selected fellows will receive a fellowship grant of EUR 2,500 (₹2,78,442.50 approx.) per month, plus other benefits.
Question: What is the last date to apply for this fellowship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this is 16th October 2026 (14:00 CEST).
Question: Does this fellowship cover the travel expenses?
Answer: Yes, this fellowship covers the travel expenses up to 1,200 EUR.
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