The European Union invites Belarusian researchers and doctoral students at risk of persecution to apply for scholarships. Eligible candidates can receive funding between €5,580 and €18,600 to conduct research or internships at EU universities for up to 10 months.

Applicants for the EU4Belarus – SALT scholarship must be Belarusian researchers, lecturers, or doctoral students who have faced or are at risk of persecution due to their socio-political activities since 2020. They should provide documented evidence of repression by Belarusian authorities and must secure an invitation from a host institution within the EU. Additionally, doctoral students are required to confirm their active status at their respective universities.

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Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

• University or Organization: European Union
• Department: EU4Belarus – SALT (Support for Advanced Learning and Training) Programme
• Course Level: Scientific Internships or Research
• Award: From €5,580 to €18,600
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Belarusian
• The Award Can Be Taken In: Europe

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Belarus
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for scientific internships or research at EU universities and research institutes.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a Belarusian researcher, lecturer, or doctoral student.
  • Be at risk of persecution due to socio-political positions or activities or have already been subjected to repression since 2020.
  • Provide evidence of persecution by Belarusian authorities.
  • Submit an academic resume, signed declaration, budget calculation for the internship or research, letter of invitation from the host institution in the EU, and a Financial Identification Form (FIF).
  • For doctoral students: Confirmation of active doctoral status from the university.

How to Apply

To participate in the competition, applicants must fill out a form and attach the required supporting documents, including evidence of persecution, an academic resume, a signed declaration, a budget calculation, a letter of invitation from the EU host institution, and for doctoral students, confirmation of active doctoral status.

Benefits

• Amount: From €5,580 to €18,600.
• Duration: 3 to 10 months.
• Internship or Research Period: December 16, 2024, to October 31, 2025.

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