Max Weber Fellowships 2025
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Max Weber Fellowships 2025, offered by the European University Institute (EUI), provides a unique and valuable opportunity for international students who hold a PhD degree. This prestigious fellowship aims to support early-career researchers in their academic endeavors and facilitate their transition to a successful academic career.
Selected candidates will receive comprehensive financial and logistical support during their fellowship period, ensuring they can focus on their research and development. The benefits include:
• A basic fellowship grant of EUR 2,500 (approximately ₹2,55,915) per month.
• A household allowance of up to 310 EUR per month.
• A dependents' allowance of 210 EUR per month for eligible family members.
• An annual allowance of 1,000 EUR to cover eligible research expenses.
• Travel reimbursement of 1,200 EUR to assist with relocation costs.
• Comprehensive assistance with visa and residence requirements.
The application deadline for this exceptional opportunity is October 15, 2025, at 14:00 CEST.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Max Weber Fellowships 2025, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Candidates must have received their PhD within the past 5 years, or possess official approval to defend their thesis by September 1 of the fellowship start year. This ensures the fellowship targets early-career researchers who are in the crucial stages of establishing their academic profiles.
• Applicants must not be currently enrolled in or employed by the European University Institute (EUI) at the application deadline. It is important to note that former EUI members are eligible to apply only after at least one year of full-time employment or fellowship elsewhere, encouraging diverse experiences.
• All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This ensures effective communication and participation within the international academic environment of the EUI.
Required Documents
Applicants for the Max Weber Fellowships 2025 are required to submit the following essential documents to complete their application:
• Curriculum vitae (CV): This document should be submitted in PDF format and detail the applicant's academic history, professional experience, publications, and any relevant achievements.
• Academic career statement: Also required in PDF format, this statement should outline the applicant's academic trajectory, research interests, and future career aspirations, demonstrating their potential and commitment to a research career.
• Research proposal: A comprehensive proposal detailing the research project the applicant intends to undertake during the fellowship period. This proposal should clearly state the objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and relevance of the research.
• Passport: A copy of the applicant's passport, required in JPEG format, for identification and administrative purposes.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the Max Weber Fellowships 2025 by following these detailed steps:
1. Access the Application Portal: Begin by visiting the official website of the European University Institute (EUI) and locating the dedicated application section for the Max Weber Fellowships.
2. Register or Log In: If you are a new applicant, you will need to register by creating an account and filling in all the required registration details. If you are already a registered user with the EUI application system, simply log in using your existing credentials (such as your Gmail account, mobile number, or email ID).
3. Start Your Application: Once logged in or registered, navigate to the application form. Look for an 'Apply' button or link, typically found on the right-hand side or within the main application dashboard, to initiate your fellowship application.
4. Create Application Account: Within the application portal, you may be prompted to click on a 'REGISTER HERE' button to specifically create your application account for the fellowship, distinct from your initial login.
5. Affiliation Declaration: In the section titled 'Create an account' or a similar prompt, you will likely encounter a question asking you to 'Make a choice' regarding any previous affiliation with the EUI. Select 'No' unless you have a direct previous connection to the institute.
6. Complete and Submit: Carefully fill in all the mentioned details and required sections of the application form accurately. After reviewing all information, click on the 'REGISTER' or 'Submit' button to proceed with and finalize your application.