EU4Belarus Academic Scholarship Competition – SALT

  •  Internship
  •  Open
  •   Belarus
  • $$  From €5,580 to €18,600

The European Union invites Belarusian researchers and doctoral students at risk of persecution to apply for scholarships. Eligible candidates can receive funding between €5,580 and €18,600 to conduct research or internships at EU universities for up to 10 months.

Applicants for the EU4Belarus – SALT scholarship must be Belarusian researchers, lecturers, or doctoral students who have faced or are at risk of persecution due to their socio-political activities since 2020. They should provide documented evidence of repression by Belarusian authorities and must secure an invitation from a host institution within the EU. Additionally, doctoral students are required to confirm their active status at their respective universities.The European Union (EU) is a unique political and economic union consisting of 27 member countries located primarily in Europe. Established with the aim of fostering economic cooperation and ensuring lasting peace, the EU has grown into a significant global entity. It operates through a standardized system of laws and policies that apply to all member states, allowing for free movement of goods, services, people, and capital.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Belarus
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for scientific internships or research at EU universities and research institutes.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Be a Belarusian researcher, lecturer, or doctoral student.
    • Be at risk of persecution due to socio-political positions or activities or have already been subjected to repression since 2020.
    • Provide evidence of persecution by Belarusian authorities.
    • Submit an academic resume, signed declaration, budget calculation for the internship or research, letter of invitation from the host institution in the EU, and a Financial Identification Form (FIF).
    • For doctoral students: Confirmation of active doctoral status from the university.

Offered Benefits

  • Amount: From €5,580 to €18,600.
  • Duration: 3 to 10 months.
  • Internship or Research Period: December 16, 2024, to October 31, 2025.

Application Process

To participate in the competition, applicants must fill out a form and attach the required supporting documents, including evidence of persecution, an academic resume, a signed declaration, a budget calculation, a letter of invitation from the EU host institution, and for doctoral students, confirmation of active doctoral status.

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