Eugen Ionescu Scholarships Program in Romania

  •  PhD, Fellowship
  •  20-Jan-2025
  •   Oman
  • $$  Fully funded three-month research mobility

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the AUF, invites applications for the “Eugen Ionescu” research scholarships. Open to doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from OIF countries, this program provides three-month research mobility at Romanian universities.

The “Eugen Ionescu” Scholarships are open to doctoral students and teacher-researchers from OIF member and observer countries, as well as Algeria. Applicants must belong to higher education institutions that are members of the AUF.The Government of Romania operates as the executive branch of the country, established in 1862, and is headed by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President based on a parliamentary vote of confidence. The government comprises various ministries and subordinate institutions, overseeing both domestic and foreign policies while ensuring public administration’s effective leadership. Its headquarters is located at Victoria Palace in Bucharest.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from OIF member and observer countries, as well as Algeria
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship supports research in any priority field consistent with the development needs of the applicant’s country and the research themes of the host university in Romania.
  • Admissible Criteria:
    1. Applicants must be doctoral students or teacher-researchers from AUF member institutions.
    2. A demonstrated proficiency in French is required, as all application documents must be in French.
    3. Applicants must secure a certificate of welcome from a participating Romanian university before applying to the AUF.

Offered Benefits

  1. Fully funded three-month research mobility at one of the Romanian host universities.
  2. Access to advanced research facilities and collaboration opportunities with Romanian and international experts.
  3. Professional development in priority fields aligned with the development goals of the applicant’s home country.

Application Process

The application process involves the following steps:

  1. Obtain a Certificate of Welcome: Submit a pre-registration file to a participating Romanian university well in advance to secure the certificate.
  2. Complete the Online Application: Submit the application exclusively online by January 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (Bucharest time, GMT+2).
    • Links for submission:
      • Doctoral Scholarship Application
      • Postdoctoral Fellowship Application
  3. Ensure all required documents are submitted in French. Missing documents or late submissions will result in rejection.

Reference Documents for Application:

  • Presentation of the Eugen Ionescu Program 2024-2025
  • Regulations for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Scholarships
  • Templates for Safety Data Sheet, Research Project, Certificate of Origin Agreement, and Reception Agreement Certificate
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