2026 Erasmus Mundus GrEnFIn EMJM Scholarship

The GrEnFIn EMJM is a collaborative degree program offered by the University of Bologna (Italy), Ludwing-Maximilian University of Munich (Germany), and Paris-Dauphine University (France), with support from internationally renowned associated partner institutions as well as very engaged L and SMEs. The program's objective is to cultivate Sustainable Energy Experts (SEEs), proficient professionals capable of addressing evolving challenges in the energy sector with a comprehensive global perspective.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 8, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorErasmus Mundus
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

GrEnFIn-EMJM offers full Erasmus Mundus scholarships to the best-ranked students worldwide.

The Erasmus Mundus scholarship covers student participation costs and a monthly allowance of € 1400 per month (during both academic years).
All applicants, wherever they come from, are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) scholarship provided they fulfil the academic requirements, as stated by the Notice for admission and by the Erasmus Mundus rules.

Candidates applying for an EMJM scholarship must consider that:

• the scholarship can only be awarded to full-time students;
• students who have previously obtained an EMJM scholarship are not eligible to apply for an additional scholarship under the EMJM;
• in the case they receive an EMJM scholarship they will not benefit from another EU funded scholarship scheme to follow the same EMJM course and this for the entire GrEnFIn-EMJM study period.

Candidates will be required to accept the above-mentioned awarding conditions at the application stage. The consequence in case of false declarations will be the reimbursement of scholarships unduly paid. The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) will perform regular checks to ensure the respect of the above-mentioned rule.

Requirements

1. Qualifications 

- First cycle academic qualification: three-year university diploma or degree
Candidates who are about to graduate may also apply. They will be evaluated, and they may possibly matriculate for the GrEnFIn-EMJM provided they obtain their undergraduate degree by and no later than July 24, 2026. 

What happens if you do not have the necessary qualification?
If you do not have the necessary academic qualification and do not fall under the cases dealt in "Information for graduating students", you will not be able to register for the GrEnFIn-EMJM.

2. Curricular requirements

In order to be eligible for the GrEnFIn-EMJM, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Statistical Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering.
Candidates holding an Italian qualification must have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in one of the following classes or possess another qualification obtained abroad recognized as suitable:
- ex. Italian Ministerial Decree n. 270/04: L 7 Civil and Environmental Engineering, L 8 Information Technology Engineering, L 9 Industrial Engineering, L 18 Business Administration, L 30 Physics, L 31 Computer Science, L 33 Economics, L 35 Mathematics, L 41 Statistics.
- ex. Italian Ministerial Decree n. 509/99: classe 8 (Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale), classe 9 (Ingegneria dell'informazione), classe 10 (Ingegneria industriale), classe 17 (Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale), classe 25 (Scienze e Tecnologie Fisiche), classe 26 (Scienze e Tecnologie Informatiche), classe 28 (Scienze Economiche), classe 32 (Scienze Matematiche), classe 37 (Scienze Statistiche).
- Previous four-year degree programme system: degree in Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Statistical Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering.

In any case, the eligibility to the GrEnFIn-EMJM depends on the assessment of qualifications by the Admission Board. The assessment is made on the basis of the curriculum vitae and the criteria specified below.

What happens if you do not meet the curricular requirements?
If you do not meet all the curricular requirements indicated, they will not be able to register for the programme.

3. Language requirements
English language skills are required to at least CEFR level B2. 

The English language requirement is fulfilled during the application phase through:
- Submission of a suitable certificate. The list of recognized certificates is published at the bottom of this page: see ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES

4. Adequate personal competences and skills
Eligibility to the GrEnFIn-EMJM is in any case subject not only to possession of the curricular requirements indicated above, but also to verification of adequate personal competences and skills, carried out as indicated below.

How the adequacy of personal competences and skills is verified?
a. Academic merit (duration and quality of degree course attended as well as to the final graduation score obtained, all certified by the transcript).
The Admission Board will examine the documentation submitted in the application phase which refers to the information reported by the candidate in the official template “ISCED classification Template” (International Standard Classification of Education). The Admission Board may check the correspondence between the data declared and the supporting documents: max 50 points

b. Overall experience (curricular and extracurricular) related to the field of study, provided through the official template available at the following link https://europass.europa.eu/en: max 20 points

c. In order to prove the adequacy of your personal competences and skills, you will also be required to submit a GRE certificate taken in person and issued no more than two years prior to the deadline of the call: max 30 points

Submitting all required documents is mandatory; therefore, candidates who do not submit one or some of the certificates/documents required will be automatically excluded from the evaluation.

Only candidates who reach a minimum of 60 points will be considered eligible.

d. Applicants who achieve a total score equal to or higher than 80 across points a, b, and c will be invited to an interview, preferably held in person at one of the partner institutions (Bologna, Munich, Paris). Alternatively, justified reasons may allow for the interview to be conducted online. The interview will be both exploratory and evaluative, including an assessment of the candidate's academic preparation and finalized to define the Erasmus Mundus scholarship attribution. The date of the interview will be communicated by e-mail sent to the institutional e-mail address (@studio.unibo.it).

Applicants who are invited to the interview and do not attend it will be automatically excluded from the scholarship attribution.

What happens if my personal training does not meet the adequacy criteria?

If you obtain a final score of less than 60 points, your personal competencies and skill will be deemed unsuitable, and you will not be able to register for the programme.
Eligible students are not deemed to be admitted to the course if they do not qualify for the places available.

Selection Process

• Financial support determinations will be made by the Scholarship Board, evaluating the eligibility of all applicants. The assessment will consider factors such as adherence to the application deadline, completeness of application documents, and the candidate's eligibility to enrol in the GrEnFIn Master. 
• Scholarship recipients will be selected based on various criteria, including their academic background and performance, professional and extracurricular experiences, proficiency in English language skills.  
• The allocation of scholarships will be based on a single ranking that involves all three tracks to enhance the merit of candidates regardless of their pathway preferences. The distribution of scholarships will be conducted separately for programme countries (Member States of the European Union and Third countries associated to the programme), partner countries (Third countries not associated to the programme), and NDICI countries, resulting in distinct ranking lists and corresponding reserve lists based on applicants’ cumulative score. Striving for geographical equity (and aspiring to achieve gender balance as much as possible within each category), the allocation aims to limit scholarships awarded to a maximum of 10% for candidates from the same nationality (except for targeted regions). If possible, an equal number of scholarships will be given to each gender in each category. The rights and obligations of the consortium, students, and scholarship holders are outlined in a Student Agreement that is signed by each student and representatives of the GrEnFIn EMJM. This ensures transparency, particularly for students with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.? 

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

January 8, 2026

How To Apply

1. Log on to Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it)

• If you are accessing for the first time, choose 'Register' and log in with SPID or CIE. The system will automatically retrieve your personal details and create your University credentials ([email protected]).
• If you do not have an identity document issued in Italy you may log on with the University username and password, which can be obtained by going to Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it) and clicking on “Register” and then “International students registration”.

2. Click on "Admission application", select "Second Cycle Degree Programme". Each student can apply for one and just one of the following tracks:
- ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER (GRENFIN - EMJM) 1 RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES
- ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER (GRENFIN - EMJM) 2 ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE
- ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER (GRENFIN - EMJM) 3 CLIMATE&BUSINESS

3. Upload the following documents in PDF (only “ISCED classification template”, see below, will be an Excel file):
COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS:

• Front and back copy of a valid identity document.
  If you are a citizen of a foreign country and your identity document does not have an English translation: copy of your passport
• Fill in the mandatory template “ISCED classification Template” (including 4 sheets, at the bottom: “Guide” with instructions for completion followed by the three subsequent sheets to be filled in) along with the “ISCED code guide”.
• Copy of the qualification obtained (degree and transcript of records)
  If the qualification is obtained in Italy: self-certification of the first-level academic qualification with a list of examinations taken.If you have not yet obtained the qualification, upload the list of exams taken.
  If the qualification is not obtained in Italy: a copy of the qualification not obtained in Italy, translated into Italian or English, allowing access in the country of attainment to Second Cycle Degree Programmes, accompanied by a transcript of records and Diploma Supplement where available.
  If you have not yet obtained the qualification, upload the list of exams taken (Transcript of Records).

• Proof of B2 level of the English language. The list of recognized certificates is published at the following link: English language certificates
• Overall experience (curricular and extracurricular) using the European template available at the following link: https://europass.europa.eu/en
• Copy of your unofficial GRE score report
• Send your official GRE score report through ETS. The official score must be received by the University of Bologna no later than 08/01/2026 under penalty of nullity. Official scores received after this deadline will not be considered. The recipient code of the University of Bologna to send your official score report is 7850.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

• A copy of a valid residence permit, if already held.
• Form for requesting adaptations for persons with disabilities. Further information is available at https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti/adattamenti-per-le-prove-di-accesso.

The committee will only assess documents uploaded through the Studenti Online application (www.studenti.unibo.it).

Any mandatory documents that are missing or only partially uploaded by the application deadline shall result in the candidate not being considered.
Documents must not be sent by post or email to the administrative offices.
In the event of false declarations, in addition to incurring the penalties laid down in Article 496 of the Italian Criminal Code, you will automatically forfeit your right to registration and any benefits obtained, without being entitled to any reimbursement of the sums paid.

For more information, kindly visit GrEnFIn EMJM scholarship webpage.