STRAINS Master: application and Erasmus Mundus scholarship

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, Belgium, Italy, Greece and Poland

Accepted nationalities

All nationalities

Degree already heldRequired

Bachelor’s

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

Engineering

Languages

• English: level B2RequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English, EF SET

Other conditions

• Your application and all required documents must be in English; if a document is not in English, you must provide an official translation.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Your application must be in English, including the application form and all of the required documents. If your documents are not in English, an official translation must be provided.
• Incomplete applications or applications with invalid documents will not be considered.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Incomplete and/or applications with invalid documents will not be considered by the consortium.
• Applications submitted or completed after the call deadline will not be considered.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applications submitted and/or completed after the deadline of the related call will not be considered by the consortium.
• Your proof of residence must have been issued within 12 months before the application deadline, otherwise it is not valid.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Please note that the document must have been issued within 12 months before the application deadline. If it isn't, your document won't be considered valid.
• If your ranking does not appear on your transcript of records, it is strongly recommended to add a letter from your university stating your rank in the class.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: If your ranking doesn’t appear on the transcript of records, it is also highly recommended to provide a letter of your university attesting your ranking in the class.
• If you submit more than one application, only the most recent one will be considered.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: If an applicant submits more than one application, only the most recent one will be considered.

The real funding

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

Dates

Applications open

3 November 2026 at 10:00 CET (Europe/Brussels)

Applications close

3 February 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Brussels)

Application steps

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

1. 1
   Step 1: Complete the online application form and upload all supporting documents on the application portal (in English, as PDF files)

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   By when

   3 February 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Brussels) — Before the call closes on 3 February 2027 at 23:59 (Brussels time)

   Documents to provide

   • Copy of valid passport (or valid ID card for European applicants)
   • Certified copy of your diploma(s) or enrolment certificate from your university - with English translation, if applicable
   • Certified copy of transcript(s) of records for your whole degree and grading scale - with English translation, if applicable
   • Copy of an official language certificate attesting English skills (at least B2 level)
   • 2 recommendation letters
   • Proof of current and exact place of residence
   • CV (not necessarily Europass)
   • Any other document you consider relevant for the application
   • All supporting documents in PDF format

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

2. 2
   Step 2: Take part in an online interview if you are short-listed

   With whom

   Short-listed applicants

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: France
• Country guide: Belgium