University of Montenegro Announces the Call for Awarding Scholarship for Training Young Researchers
The University of Montenegro announces the third call for awarding scholarships to young researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral candidates at the University of Montenegro for research stays at renowned international institutions to enhance their expertise while working on their doctoral theses.
Over the past two years, more than 20 PhD students have completed research visits as part of a program aimed at advancing science and improving human resources at the University of Montenegro. This program is designed to provide young researchers with opportunities to gain experience and strengthen their research skills and competencies through collaboration with scientists at prestigious academic institutions worldwide. In doing so, we promote the international character of scientific research and emphasize the importance of networking to improve the quality of research outcomes.
Through this call, the University is offering up to 10 scholarships for research stays at renowned higher education and research institutions in Europe or highly developed companies with research and development centres. The following candidates are eligible to apply for research stays:
PhD students at the University of Montenegro (UMNE) who are not employed
Teaching associates who are PhD students (equivalent to research associates or research positions at UMNE)
Teaching associates with a PhD (equivalent to research associates or research positions at UMNE)
Teaching associates engaged at the University of Montenegro who are pursuing PhD studies in fields where no doctoral programs exist at UCG are not eligible to apply for a research stay at the institution where they hold PhD student status.
PhD students and associates who are currently receiving or have previously received other scholarships for doctoral research that include mobility to other institutions are not eligible to apply for these research stays.
PhD students and associates who have already received short-term mobility scholarships from the University of Montenegro for professional development may apply, but priority will be given to candidates who have not yet received these scholarships.
Other information is available below:
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Duration of stay: |
One month minimum |
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Host institutions |
Advantage is given to a more renowned institutions from the Shanghai list |
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Number of positions |
10 |
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Scholarship amount |
2.500 € net (regardless of the stay duration). |
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Ultimate deadline for submitting application |
10. 4. 2025. |
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Ultimate deadline for finalisation of stay |
14. 2. 2026. |
Application Procedure
Obligatory documents for applying include:
1. Cover letter, including contact information of an applicant (one A4 page maximum),
2. Application template fulfiled1 (advantage will have more detailed and more quality filled applications),
3. Expected results (publications, innovative designs, and alike, having in mind that report to be submitted at the end should contain review of expected results)
4. Affirmation letter by a host institution,
5. Biography (CV) and bibliography of a candidate,
6. Summary of results of a master or doctoral thesis (one A4 page maximum),
7. Stamped copies of all so far diplomas/certificates
8. Transcript of grades for all previously graduated levels of studies,
9. Evidence on English language knowledge or language officially used in the country of a host institution,
10. Evidence that applicant is unemployed (not applicable for associates from UMNE),
11. Signed statement on possible earlier mobility during doctoral studies (or during associate engagement with doctoral studies diploma).
Documents stated from 1 to 5 should be in English.
Evaluation and ranking of delivered applications is made by Scientific Board of the University of Montenegro. Applications are sent via e-mail to: naucniodborucg@ucg.ac.me
Incomplete and undue applications shall not be considered. Candidates who apply for the first time for scholarship for training young researchers of the University of Montenegro will have the advantage.
Decision on awarding scholarships is made by the Rector UMNE with previously obtained proposal of the Scientific Board.