The 2026 application cycle is currently open for the 2026 CICOPS Research Scholarships at the University of Pavia, Italy. This program is a collaboration with EDiSU to encourage short-term research mobility. It allows junior and senior researchers from developing nations to spend 4 to 12 weeks collaborating on research at the university.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | Italy |
| Institution | University of Pavia |
| Study Location | Study in Italy | Study in Europe |
| Eligible Countries | Developing Countries |
| Requirements | PhD or equivalent doctoral degree by application deadline |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships |
| Reward | Fully Funded |
| Application Closing Date | 10th June, 2026 |
Benefits of CICOPS Scholarship 2026
Selected researchers receive a comprehensive funding package to fully support their research stay in Pavia:
- A contribution of €150.00 Euro (gross) per week.
- A return economy-class flight ticket to and from Italy.
- Free lodging provided at a University College residence in Pavia.
- A dining card providing two free meals per day at the university canteens.
- Full health and personal accident insurance coverage for the duration of the stay.
- An official invitation letter to support the visa application process.
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the CICOPS Research Fellowship, applicants must fulfill the following structural requirements:
- Must be currently employed by a university, higher education institution, public/non-profit research center, or an eligible intergovernmental organization based in a developing country.
- Must have at least two years of teaching, lecturer, research, or technical staff experience at these institutions.
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree by the application deadline OR demonstrate significant research track record.
- Must provide proof of recent research activity through at least two authored scientific publications or outputs in the proposed field of joint research.
- Applicants already enrolled in a Doctoral or Postgraduate Course at an Italian University are not eligible.
Required Documents
The selection committee implements strict document guidelines. Applications with incorrectly named files are automatically rejected without review.
- Curriculum Vitae: Must include a comprehensive list of publications, ideally formatted in the European format.
- File Name Format: Surname_Name_CV
- Official Invitation Letter: A formal acceptance letter from a professor or researcher at the University of Pavia who has agreed to host and collaborate on your project.
- File Name Format: Surname_Name_Letter
How to Apply for 2026 CICOPS Research Scholarship
The trickiest part of the CICOPS scholarship is that you cannot apply blindly; you must secure an academic host first, and the procedures are as follows:
- Navigate to the scholarship page clicking the button below.
- Review the faculties and departments at the University of Pavia.
- Use the UNIFIND search tool on the university website to locate professors or researchers working in your exact scientific field.
- Contact the prospective host professor directly via email.
- Pitch your research proposal, attach your European-format CV, and explicitly request a formal letter of invitation to collaborate during the 2027 research windows.
- Once the professor issues the letter, convert both your CV and the invitation letter to PDF.
- Ensure they follow the strict Surname_Name_CV and Surname_Name_Letter naming convention.
- Access the official CICOPS application portal.
- Fill out the online registration form, upload documents, and submit your application.
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