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ERASMUS MUNDUS JOURNALISM MASTER’S PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 10 January, 23.59 Central European Time

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

They’re thrilled to once again offer Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for the 2026–2028 programme and the following three intakes. These prestigious scholarships recognize applicants who excel across all selection criteria—combining academic ability, journalistic experience, and thoughtful, well-developed Application Reflections.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Mundus Journalism Consortium aims to admit highly qualified students from a wide range of academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure that the programme benefits from a diverse and talented student body.

The admission process is designed to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of all applicants. Each application is reviewed by the Erasmus Mundus Selection Committee, composed of academics from the degree-awarding universities. Applications are assessed in detail by the university hosting the applicant’s chosen second-year specialisation.

To ensure that the strongest candidates are admitted, priority is given to academic merit. Candidates must demonstrate above-average academic performance in their undergraduate studies to be considered. The Committee conducts a holistic review of each application, assessing:
Academic background and academic merit
Quality of journalistic experience
Quality and depth of the Application Reflections (without using AI)
Potential to successfully complete the degree and contribute meaningfully to the global journalism field after graduation

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the Erasmus Mundus Journalism programme, you must meet the formal admission requirements outlined below.

Each year, we receive between 400 and 500 applications from around the world but can only offer places to approximately 80–90 students. This means that admission is highly competitive. In addition to meeting the formal requirements, all applications are carefully assessed according to specific selection criteria to ensure that candidates are a strong fit for the programme’s academic profile and international learning environment.

Requirements for admission to the Mundus Journalism programme:

A 3-year bachelor’s degree within a relevant field of study

Documentation of English language proficiency (to be included in your application if you are not a native English speaker)

At least 3 months of journalistic experience

BENEFIT:

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship benefits:

Full tuition waiver for the duration of the programme.

Monthly allowance of €1400 to support travel, visa, installation, and living costs.

Allowance is granted for up to 24 months, starting from the first September of the 2-year programme.

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UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER BICENTENARY PHD STUDENTSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

To celebrate 200 years of innovation and the commitment to supporting life-changing breakthroughs in research, the University of Manchester is proud to announce the Faculty of Science and Engineering Bicentenary PhD Studentships for postgraduate researchers. Commencing in September 2026, the studentship will provide more than 45 fully funded PhD scholarships for projects across major research themes within the Faculty:

Digital and AI

Environment and climate change

Health inequalities

Creative industries

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be considered for this scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Have submitted an application by the deadline for a PhD starting in September 2026.

Hold (or expect to achieve) a First Class or 2:1 UK honours degree (or international equivalent).

Ideally hold a master’s-level qualification at merit or distinction (or international equivalent).

Be able to demonstrate potential for academic research. This may include contributions to publications/articles, promoting their research to a wider audience, and prizes for research or project work.

We will only consider candidates who hold a formal offer for a place on one of our PhD programmes.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester and are at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact. We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles. We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60%, or 80%, depending on the project/funder).

All appointments are made on merit.

BENEFIT:

Receive a fully funded studentship covering tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (2025/26: £20,780 per year) for four years.

Make life-changing breakthroughs in the research area you’re passionate about, supported by an expert supervisory team who will ensure there are no limits to what you achieve.

Become part of our Doctoral Academy and join a diverse community, where everyone is welcome and where people who think differently enjoy calling home.

At a world-leading research institute with strong industry links, you’ll gain the experience, reputation and profile to accelerate your development.

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