The European University Institute (EUI) in Florence is accepting applications for the Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellowships starting September 1, 2027. Fellows receive a stipend of €2,500 per month and medical insurance for one or two years. Researchers worldwide, including from Kazakhstan, are eligible to apply: the EUI explicitly notes that nationality is not a restricting factor.
The application window closes on October 16, 2026 at 14:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST). For Astana time, that corresponds to October 16 at 17:00. With less than a week remaining until the deadline, candidates should finalize their application dossiers immediately.
What Fellows Receive
- €2,500 per month — base fellowship grant;
- Household and family allowances where applicable;
- €1,500 — individual research and conference travel fund;
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
Fellowships are awarded for one or two years. A third-year extension is reserved exclusively for exceptional circumstances. Relocation allowances are not separately itemized on the official program listing.
Eligibility Criteria
The program targets early-career scholars across historical, social, and political disciplines. Departments include Economics, History, Law, Political and Social Sciences, as well as the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies and the Florence School of Transnational Governance.
- Applicants must have defended their PhD within 5 years prior to application;
- Open to all nationalities globally;
- Priority is given to recent doctoral graduates who have not yet undertaken a postdoctoral post.
A comparable opportunity for researchers from Kazakhstan based in the US is the Wilson Center Fellowship offering up to $120,000.
Required Documents
Applications must be submitted via the EUI online admissions portal. The full checklist of application documents is published within the applicant guidelines section. Prospective applicants should consult the official “Information for applicants” tab to verify research proposal parameters and reference letter requirements.
Terms and Constraints
- The fellowship requires full-time residence in Florence; Kazakhstani scholars will require an Italian research visa. The EUI listing does not explicitly state whether the institute coordinates visa issuance.
- The €2,500 monthly stipend should be weighed against living and rental costs in Florence, as dedicated housing stipends are not provided.
- No application submission fees are required.
Selection Process
Evaluation criteria are detailed on the EUI program portal. Award notification dates are not published on the front page. With the tenure commencing September 1, 2027, successful candidates will have sufficient time to process visas and arrange accommodations in Florence.
Key Dates
- October 16, 2026, 17:00 Astana time — Application deadline;
- September 1, 2027 — Fellowship commencement.
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Terms verified on October 12, 2026.
