Erasmus Mundus EMJM Joint Master Scholarship 2027

Applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping (PlantHealth) 2027. This two year, 120 ECTS Master’s programme is for students passionate about agriculture, crop protection and sustainable food production. It is open to students from all countries, and up to 30 candidates are admitted each year. Selected scholarship winners receive a fully funded package that covers tuition, insurance and a monthly stipend of €1,400 for up to 24 months.

Students who do not win the main scholarship can still apply for a partial fee waiver through the PlantHealth Consortium Scholarships or join as self funded students. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or a related field and B2 level English. Final year Bachelor’s students can also apply. The first call closes on 31 December 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree level: Master’s (120 ECTS, 2 years)
• Host countries: Multiple European countries, including France and Italy
• Funding type: Fully funded
• Open to all nationalities: Yes
• Application deadline (first call): 31 December 2026

Scholarship Benefits:

• 100% of tuition fees
• Full health and accident insurance
• All mandatory academic costs
• A monthly stipend of €1,400 for up to 24 months, to help with travel, visa, installation and living costs

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Other Funding Options:

If you do not get the main scholarship, there are other ways to fund your studies.

PlantHealth Consortium Scholarships

Outstanding EU and non EU candidates may receive a fee waiver, depending on the quality of the application and available funds. To be considered, you must submit a complete application during the first call. These scholarships do not cover travel, accommodation or living costs, but they can be combined with other funding.

Special Needs Support

Financial help is available for essential costs such as personal aid, adaptations or transport for students with special needs. You must request this support and provide documents before the programme begins.

Erasmus+ Mobility Grant for Year 2

Self funded students of any nationality can apply for this grant in their second year. It is about €350 per month plus a travel grant of about €300, depending on the destination. It is extra support and is not enough to cover rent or food.

UNIPD Scholarship Schemes

• Regional Scholarships (Veneto): Students who spend their second year at the University of Padua can apply. Benefits depend on family income and may include tuition exemptions, living allowances and cheaper accommodation or meals.
• UNIPD Joint Programme Scholarships: Second year students can apply for funding for the fourth semester spent outside Italy. Availability depends on annual funding.

Paid Internships During the Master’s Thesis

Students who do their thesis in a company may receive a monthly stipend from the employer. This is common in countries such as France and Germany.

Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans

These are EU guaranteed loans with better interest rates than the market. No collateral is required from you or your parents, and you get up to two years after graduation before repayments begin.

More Funding Details

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Eligibility Criteria:

• A Bachelor of Science degree (180 ECTS) in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or a related field, with at least 4 ECTS in Plant Health or Crop Protection, or equivalent.
• Proof of English at B2 level (CEFR), unless English is your native language. A letter from your university confirming that your Bachelor’s was fully taught in English is also accepted, but a certificate makes your application stronger.
• A complete application with two reference letters written on the official PlantHealth template.
• Final year Bachelor’s students can apply, but the degree must be completed by the time of enrolment. Applicants who already hold their degree are given preference.
• You cannot apply for the scholarship if you have already received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship.
• You cannot hold other EU grants while receiving this scholarship.

How Candidates Are Selected:

• Academic record and merits: 60%
• Reference letters: 20%
• Personal motivation: 20%

80% of the scholarships go to the best evaluated candidates, spread across world regions where quality allows. The other 20% go to high scoring applicants with greater vulnerability, such as refugees, people from disadvantaged backgrounds, people with special needs or low income applicants. PlantHealth also has an equal opportunities policy for women.

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Documents Required:

Items marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) * (the Europass format is recommended)
• Certificate of degree * (with official seal)
• Transcript of records *
• English language certificate * (if English is not your first language)
• Two recommendation letters * (official PlantHealth template, with letterhead, contact details, signature and official stamp)
• Declaration on honour * (dated and signed)
• Passport or national identity document
• Other documents (publications, proof of refugee status, disability or socio economic vulnerability, and so on)

Important Application Tips:

• Do not send any documents by post or email. Incomplete applications are not considered.
• Once you submit, you cannot edit your application. To make changes, create a new user and start again. Only your most recent application is considered.
• The motivation answers have a limit of 700 characters, including spaces.
• The two referees in the form must be the same people who signed your uploaded letters.
• The PlantHealth Board makes the final decision on your study pathway, so you may not get your first mobility choice.

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Application Timeline:

First Call

• Open: 1 October to 31 December 2026
• Online application must be sent before 1 January, 00:00 (CET)
• List of accepted candidates: End of February 2027
• Scholarship winners and self funded eligible candidates announced: End of February 2027

Only the first call offers Erasmus Mundus and PlantHealth Consortium scholarships.

Second Round

• Open: 20 May to 15 June 2027

This round is only for self funded candidates or those with external funding. No Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered.

How to Apply:

• Create an account
• Answer the eligibility questions
• Fill In the Application Form
  • The form has ten sections. Save after each one.
    • Personal details
    • Home institution
    • Academic background
    • Professional experience (if applicable)
    • Language skills
    • Publications (if applicable)
    • Referees contact details
    • Proposed mobility scheme
    • Motivation and added value
• Upload your documents
• Submit

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