Erasmus Mundus scholarship for the MemBioMed master's degree (2027-2029)

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

France, Italy and Spain

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Minimum grade

minimum cGPA of at least 65% of the maximum scale for the Bachelor's degree

Work experience

Applicants with well documented lab experience in the Molecular Life Sciences will be prioritised.

Other conditions

• Applicants must have obtained their Bachelor's degree in 2023 or later to be eligible to apply for the 2027-2029 cohortRequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants must have obtained their Bachelor's degree in 2023 or later to be eligible to apply for the 2027-2029 cohort
• Applicants currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor's degree may also apply, provided they graduate before the start of the programme.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor's degree may also apply, provided they graduate before the start of the programme.
• All candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or equivalent diploma in Life Sciences with advanced courses in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, biophysics. Degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: All candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or equivalent diploma in Life Sciences with advanced courses in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, biophysics. Degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS.
• The following backgrounds are not eligible: marine biology, environmental sciences, nursing, agricultural biology, nutritional sciences, dentistry, veterinary, surgery, physiotherapy, radiology and zoology.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Below backgrounds are non eligible : Marine biology, Environmental sciences, Nursing, Agricultural biology, Nutritional sciences, Dentistry, Veterinary, Surgery, Physiotherapy, Radiology and Zoology.
• The whole MemBioMed programme is taught in English and English proficiency is therefore a basic requirement. All applicants must provide recent proof (maximum 2 years old) of their proficiency in English through at least one of the following certificates: TOEFL iBT Certificate: minimum overall score : test taken before Jan 21, 2026 : 90 - test taken after Jan 26, 2026 : 4,5 - Other TOEFL versions are not accepted; IELTS Certificate: minimum overall score of 6.5; Cambridge English Certificate : minimum overall score of 176. You do not need to prove your English language ability if you are a national of one of the countries listed below, or you have completed your Bachelor degree in one of these countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK and USA.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The whole MemBioMed programme is taught in English and English proficiency is therefore a basic requirement.
• Applicants will apply to the Coordinating University, Université Côte d'Azur (UniCA) for the first-year integration of the programme.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants will apply to the Coordinating University, Université Côte d'Azur (UniCA) for the first-year integration of the programme.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Dates

Applications open

1 December 2026 at 00:01 GMT+1, time zone not specified

Applications close

28 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT+1, time zone not specifiedApplication deadline for partner countries (28 February 2027, 11:59PM, Paris time)

Other deadlines

• 31 March 2027 at 23:59 GMT+1, time zone not specifiedApplication deadline for programme countries: 31 March 2027 (11:59PM, Paris time)

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Check eligibility and prepare the documents for the online application on the eMundus platform (transcripts, diploma, Europass CV, motivation letter, reference letter(s), English proof, passport).

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   28 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT+1, time zone not specified — Before the application deadline (28 February 2027 for partner countries, 31 March 2027 for programme countries)

   Documents to provide

   • Bachelor transcript(s) of records (certified translation in English)
   • Bachelor diploma (certified translation in English)
   • CV in Europass format only
   • Motivation letter: 1 page or max 500 words
   • Reference letter(s): 1 recent academic recommendation letter, 3 max
   • Evidence of English proficiency
   • Passport (or valid national ID with certified English translation)

2. 2
   Step 2: Submit the application online on the eMundus platform (scholarship and self-funded applicants use the same form).

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   28 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT+1, time zone not specified — Before the application deadline

3. 3
   Step 3: Attend the interviews (by video conference, max 20 minutes including a 5-minute presentation) between end of January and March 2027.

   With whom

   The shortlisted candidate

   By when

   Between end of January and March 2027

4. 4
   Step 4: Check the selection results (April 2027); scholarships are assigned after the selection process.

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   April 2027

5. 5
   Step 5: Supply all documents necessary for enrolment (April to June 2027) and start the visa application as early as possible.

   With whom

   The admitted student

   By when

   April to June 2027

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: France