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Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) · Gouvernement de la Roumanie, établissements d'enseignement supérieur partenaires en Roumanie

Eugen Ionescu research scholarships in Romania, PhD and postdoctoral

Deadline
34 days left
Funding
Fully funded · 1,000 EUR per month
Level
Doctorate, Post-doctorate
Country
Romania
Language
French

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This is an AUF research scholarship in Romania for PhD and postdoctoral candidates affiliated with an AUF member institution. The funding is complete: a monthly allowance of 1,000 EUR, travel, local transport when needed, and health, accident, and repatriation insurance, while visa costs remain your responsibility. Applications are submitted in two steps: first secure the host attestation from a partner Romanian institution, then file online with the AUF by 15 December 2026.

Verified on 3 November 2026

This research program in Romania is open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with an AUF member institution. The scholarship covers a monthly stipend, travel, and insurance, with applications open until December 15, 2026. Applications close on 15 December 2026, that is in 34 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Exigence de niveau de français

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Condition spécifique pour les postdoctorants

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Inscription en thèse pour les doctorants

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Deux étapes obligatoires de candidature

    “The application procedure for the "Eugen Ionescu" Scholarship Programme includes two mandatory steps.”

    Official text (French): La procédure de candidature au Programme de bourses «Eugen Ionescu» comprend deux étapes obligatoires.

  • Langue des pièces

    “All documents comprising the application file must be written in French.”

    Official text (French): L’ensemble des pièces constitutives du dossier doit être rédigé en français.

  • Affiliation institutionnelle exigée

    “The programme is intended for doctoral students and teacher-researchers affiliated with higher education institutions that are members of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)”

    Official text (French): Le programme s’adresse aux doctorants et aux enseignants-chercheurs affiliés à des établissements d’enseignement supérieur membres de l’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

  • Date limite de dépôt

    “Applications must be submitted to the AUF no later than 15 December 2026, 23:59 (Bucharest time, GMT+2).”

    Official text (French): Les candidatures doivent être soumises auprès de l’AUF au plus tard le 15 décembre 2026, 23h59 (heure de Bucarest, GMT+2).

Assets

  • Priorité aux pays peu représentés

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Watch points

  • Visa et délais

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « attestation d’accueil »: the real bottleneck is not the AUF submission, but the approval secured first from the partner Romanian institution. The second point to watch is the calendar, because the mobility is locked between 1 May and 31 July 2027, which means the stay must be secured before selection. The right move is to secure the host acceptance, prepare the documents in French, and submit while keeping the visa budget separate.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

Résultats publiés en février 2027 (mois indiqué sans date précise)

What is actually funded

  • Living stipend1,000 EUR per month
  • TravelBillets d’avion internationaux réservés et pris en charge par l’AUF, sauf dérogation expresse
  • Titre de transport intérieurLe cas échéant, un titre de transport intérieur permettant de rejoindre la ville de l’établissement d’accueil en Roumanie
  • Health insuranceAssurance maladie, accidents et rapatriement pour la durée de la mobilité
  • Living allowanceAllocation mensuelle de recherche doctorale de 1 000 euros, calculée au prorata du nombre de jours effectués en présentiel

Not covered: Visa fees

Countries covered

Regular PhD students and postdoctoral researchers whose doctorate was obtained after 1 January 2022, affiliated with an AUF member higher education institution located in an OIF member or observer state, or in Algeria, may apply. A priority is announced for underrepresented countries, which may matter when comparable applications are ranked.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Fiche signalétiqueFiche signalétique selon le modèle fourni par l'AUF, signée par le candidat
  • Research projectProjet de recherche selon le modèle fourni par l'AUF, au moins 4 pages (Times New Roman 12, interligne simple) et bibliographie
  • Justificatif d'inscription en thèseJustificatif d’inscription en thèse pour l’année universitaire 2026-2027, rédigé en français ou en roumain
  • Attestation d’accord de l’établissement d’origineAttestation selon le modèle fourni par l'AUF, signée par le directeur de thèse et contresignée par le responsable administratif compétent
  • Attestation d’accord de l’établissement d’accueilAttestation selon le modèle fourni par l'AUF, signée par l’encadreur scientifique et contresignée par le responsable administratif compétent de l’établissement roumain
  • Publications (le cas échéant)Publications scientifiques du candidat, maximum trois, au format PDF, pertinentes pour le projet
  • Certificat médical d'aptitude (après sélection)Certificat médical d’aptitude à fournir une fois la candidature retenue

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