Senior academics and policy professionals seeking international engagement now have a unique short-term opportunity in Europe. The Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholarships 2026 under the Mundus MAPP programme offer funded 2–4 week academic residencies across leading European institutions. If you are ready to contribute your expertise to an international master’s programme while expanding your global network, this call is worth considering.
Quick Facts
- Host Countries: Austria, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom
- Programme Type: Short-Term Visiting Scholarship
- Funding Type: €1,500 per week (up to €6,000 total)
- Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
- Deadline: 15 May 2026
About the Opportunity
The Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholarships are offered within the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Program in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP), a prestigious two-year joint master’s programme funded by the European Commission.
Mundus MAPP is jointly delivered by:
- Central European University (Austria)
- International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals
- University of York
The consortium invites outstanding academics and policy practitioners to spend 2–4 weeks at one of the partner institutions during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Visiting scholars are expected to contribute through lectures, seminars, thesis supervision, research activities, skills workshops, and academic networking initiatives. The exact contribution is agreed upon between the scholar and the consortium before the visit.
This opportunity is officially offered by the Mundus MAPP Consortium, funded by the European Commission, and applicants should apply through the official application channel.
Visiting Periods
Scholarships must take place within the following windows:
- CEU (Austria): January 4 – June 11, 2027
- ISS (Netherlands): May 1 – May 31, 2027
- IBEI (Spain): October 15 – December 15, 2026
- University of York (UK): September 21, 2026 – June 11, 2027
The maximum funded stay is four weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree
- Have academic teaching and/or policy practitioner experience
- Demonstrate an outstanding academic or professional profile
- Propose a clear and relevant contribution to Mundus MAPP
- Be willing to participate in teaching, seminars, lectures, or thesis advising
Qualified Mundus MAPP alumni are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholarships provide:
- €1,500 gross per week
- Maximum funding of €6,000 for a four-week visit
- Opportunity to teach within a prestigious Erasmus Mundus programme
- Access to international graduate students
- Academic networking across four European institutions
- Professional visibility within the Erasmus Mundus framework
Scholars are responsible for complying with any applicable tax obligations. If you are a young professional interested in climate action, you can also explore the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026, which offers $30,000 in funding.
Who Should Apply
This scholarship is best suited for:
- University professors and lecturers in public policy or related fields
- Senior researchers seeking short-term European collaboration
- Policy professionals with strong academic engagement
- Experts in digital competencies relevant to policy-making (especially for CEU)
Applicants who can offer transferable skills workshops or thesis supervision support may be particularly competitive.
Application Process
- Download and complete the official Visiting Scholar Application Form.
- Prepare your CV, including publications and courses taught.
- Attach two recent publication samples.
- Optional: Include a transferable/digital skills workshop plan.
- Arrange for two referees to send recommendation letters directly via email.
- Submit your full application by email to mundusmapp@ceu.edu.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
If you are interested in contributing to one of Europe’s leading joint master’s programmes while strengthening your international academic profile, this is an excellent short-term opportunity.
Applications close on 15 May 2026, and early submission is strongly advised.
For more details, visit the Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholarships.
