CICOPS Research Scholarships 2027, University of Pavia (Italy)

About the scholarship

The University of Pavia and EDiSU fund eight short research visits of 4 to 12 weeks for PhD holders and academic staff living in World Bank low- and middle-income countries. The award covers flights, accommodation, meals, insurance and EUR 150 a week; the 2027 call closed on 10 June 2026.

Scholarship summary

• Level of study: Research visit for PhD holders and academic staff
• Provider: University of Pavia and EDiSU
• Study in: Italy
• Deadline: June 10, 2026 (for 2027 visits)
• Value: 8 scholarships; EUR 150 (gross) per week plus travel, accommodation, meals and insurance
• Duration: 4 to 12 weeks in 2027
• Fields: Any field of joint research with a University of Pavia host
• Eligible countries: Residents of World Bank low-income, lower-middle-income or upper-middle-income economies

What the scholarship covers

• Return economy flight
• Accommodation at a University College in Pavia
• Two free meals a day at university canteens
• Health and personal accident insurance
• EUR 150 (gross) per week
• Invitation letter for the visa

Who can apply

• Living in a World Bank low-, lower-middle- or upper-middle-income economy at the deadline
• A PhD and a current university post, and/or at least two years employed as teaching, research or technical staff at a university, research centre or international public institution in an eligible country
• At least two scientific publications in the field of the proposed research
• Not already enrolled in a doctoral or postgraduate course at an Italian university

How to apply

1. Contact a potential host professor at the University of Pavia directly
2. Obtain a formal invitation letter from your Pavia supervisor
3. Complete the online form on the CICOPS website, uploading your CV and the invitation letter

Information checked on the official website on 17 September 2026. Confirm the current call there before applying.