By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The committee for International Cooperation and Development (CICOPS) at the University of Pavia is inviting researchers and visiting scholars to apply for its 2026 scholarship, which promotes international cooperation among developing countries.
The University of Pavia and EDISU (Institute of the Right to University Studies) are collaborating to provide 6 scholarships to visiting scholars for the year 2026 for a period of stay of 4 to 12 weeks at the University of Pavia.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must have at least two years of either teaching experience or activity within international organisations and institutions.
- Scholarships are designed for both junior and senior members of universities in developing countries or members of major research centres and international organisations or institutions with specific interests in the field of development studies.
- CICOPS scholarships are reserved for research collaboration in the short term in order to encourage the mobility of researchers from developing countries.
- Applicants enrolled in a doctoral or postgraduate course at an Italian university are not eligible to apply.
- Selected scholars must confirm acceptance of the scholarship and its conditions within 20 days of receipt of the email communication stating their successful application, together with the exact dates of their requested stay, and declare to be in possession of the requisites that may be required by the health situation.
Additional funding Information
- An invitation letter in support of the visa request (with prior arrangements and, in special cases, a contribution for visa issuing will be granted)
- A return flight ticket (economy class)
- A health insurance policy and personal accident insurance
- Free accommodation for the period of stay.
- Free meal tickets.
How to Apply
To submit your application, upload the following documents on the official website before 31 May 2025:
- Curriculum vitae, ideally in European format, with a list of publications (file to be named: Surname_Name_CV).
- Invitation letter from the professor or researcher with whom you intend to collaborate (file to be named: Surname_Name_Letter).
The University of Pavia's Committee for International Cooperation and Development (CICOPS) is offering scholarships to support international cooperation among scholars from developing countries for 2026. Six scholarships will be provided for a stay of 4 to 12 weeks at the University of Pavia, in collaboration with EDISU. Eligible candidates should have at least two years of teaching experience or involvement with international organizations, and the scholarships are intended for researchers in development studies. Candidates engaged in postgraduate courses in Italy are ineligible. Successful applicants must confirm their acceptance within 20 days of receiving their offer, providing details of their stay and any health requisites.
The scholarship package includes a visa support letter, return economy flight, health and accident insurance, free accommodation, and meal tickets. Applicants need to submit their curriculum vitae and an invitation letter from a collaborating professor via the official website by May 31, 2025.
