The 2025 CICOPS Scholarship is now open for applications! Sponsored by the University of Pavia and EDiSU (Institute of the Right to University Studies), this prestigious fellowship is designed to support researchers from developing countries with a fully funded stay in Italy for 4 to 12 weeks.

This scholarship includes travel expenses, accommodation, meals, insurance, and a weekly allowance—making it an excellent opportunity for scholars looking to collaborate on research in Italy.

Quick Overview: CICOPS Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: Italy
• Institution: University of Pavia
• Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
• Category: Postgraduate | Fellowship | Research
• Funding: Fully Funded (includes travel, accommodation, meals, €150/week stipend)
• Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
• Deadline: May 31, 2025

About the CICOPS Program

Established in 1987, the CICOPS (Committee for International Cooperation for Development) initiative promotes academic cooperation between Italy and developing countries. The scholarship fosters short-term research collaboration, encouraging knowledge exchange and development research at the University of Pavia.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the CICOPS Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a national of a developing country.
• Have at least two years of professional experience in teaching or in roles at international organizations or institutions.
• Be affiliated with a university, research center, or relevant organization in a developing country.
• Have not enrolled in any Italian doctoral or postgraduate program at the time of application.
• Have received an invitation letter from a professor at the University of Pavia before applying.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Invitation Letter to support visa processing.
• Return Flight Ticket (economy class).
• Health and Accident Insurance for the entire stay.
• Accommodation in a University College in Pavia.
• Meal Card for use at university canteens.
• €150 Weekly Stipend (gross) to cover additional expenses.

Required Documents

To complete your application, you must submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (preferably in European format) with a list of publications. File name format: Surname_Name_CV.
• Invitation Letter from a University of Pavia professor or researcher. File name format: Surname_Name_Letter.

Note: Applications missing these correctly named documents will be disqualified.

How to Apply for the 2025 CICOPS Scholarship

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Connect with a Professor at the University of Pavia and request an invitation letter for research collaboration.
2. Once you receive the letter, visit the official application page:
3. Complete the application form and upload the required documents in the correct format.
4. Submit before the May 31, 2025 deadline.

This is your chance to gain international research exposure, build academic connections, and contribute to development studies—all while experiencing Italy’s rich culture. Apply now and take a step toward impactful research and global collaboration.

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