UiB participates in the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme

The Coimbra Group's scholarship programme enables young researchers from outside the EU to conduct part of their research at a Coimbra Group university. The programme aims to support these scholars in continuing research related to their work at their home institution while fostering academic and research collaborations with scientists and institutions based in Europe.

The University of Bergen participates in this programme as a means to further strengthen our engagement with Africa and Latin America, and offer two scholarships with a duration of 1 to 3 months. 

We now welcome applications from early-career researchers in any discipine.

Requirements

• The programme is open to all academic disciplines
• Applicants must be doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, or junior researchers
• The research project proposal should demonstrate how the stay will lead to further academic collaboration between the University of Bergen and the candidate’s home institution
• Additionally, applicants must meet the requirements defined in the two calls:
  • Applicants from Africa (select countries)
  • Applicants from Latin America

The scholarship

• A stipend of €1800 per month (up to 3 months)
• Travel support for a round-trip journey, up to €1200
• No insurance coverage for those accepted into the programme
• Applicants are responsible for finding accommodation, but the University of Bergen can assist as far as possible
• Research stays at the University of Bergen should take place during the academic year 2026/2027

Applicants must independently contact a potential supervisor by checking the websites of the departments and individual researchers in the research field of their interest (www.uib.no).

When contacting the potantial supervisor, please include a CV and a tentative research plan/proposal, and refer to this webpage.

An invitation letter from the potential supervisor at UiB must be attached to the application.