The programme is recruiting up to 25 motivated students from around the world for the 2027–2029 cohort. Competitive Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships are available to eligible candidates, covering participation fees for the full 24-month programme and providing a monthly stipend of €1,400 to support living expenses, accommodation, travel and other costs.

While the programme welcomes applicants of all nationalities, the current recruitment campaign specifically encourages candidates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Kosovo to apply.

About the GLOBE Programme

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master GLOBE prepares graduates to understand and respond to the ecological, social, economic and political challenges associated with global environmental change.

The programme brings together students from different academic backgrounds who are interested in biodiversity, conservation practices and environmental management. It offers an international learning environment for developing the knowledge and skills needed to address complex sustainability challenges.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients will receive:

• Full participation fees: Coverage of programme participation costs throughout the 24-month master's degree.
• Monthly stipend: €1,400 per month for the full programme duration.
• Health and accident insurance: Coverage throughout the academic period.
• Academic opportunities: Access to programme activities, including summer school and joint events.
• University facilities: Access to libraries, laboratories and other institutional resources.
• International exposure: Opportunities to study within a joint programme involving partner universities.

The scholarship is awarded competitively to a subset of admitted applicants. Meeting the admission requirements does not automatically guarantee scholarship funding.

Students who do not receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship may explore other Erasmus+ mobility funding schemes and alternative funding opportunities.

Required English-Language Qualifications

Applicants who need to provide formal proof of English proficiency can submit one of the accepted qualifications, including:

• IELTS: Minimum score of 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 72.
• Cambridge English: Minimum B2 grade and score of 160.

The required English proficiency must be met by the application deadline of 4 January 2027.

Application Process

The application process consists of two stages.

Stage 1: Online application

The first stage runs from 28 September 2026 to 4 January 2027. Applicants must complete the online form with their personal information, academic background, English-language proficiency, motivation for joining GLOBE and scholarship interest.

Candidates must also provide a link to a one- to two-minute introductory video explaining their motivation for enrolling in the programme, together with contact details for two referees. Supporting documents are not required at this initial stage.

Stage 2: Supporting documentation

Between January and February 2027, shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit supporting documents. These may include:

• Valid passport and proof of nationality.
• Official degree certificates and academic transcripts.
• Proof of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
• Curriculum Vitae prepared using the Europass format.
• Declaration of veracity.
• Postgraduate eligibility certificate or the applicable declaration.
• Other documents requested by the programme.

Applicants should ensure that all information entered in Stage 1 matches their official documents. Inconsistencies may lead to rejection.

How Are Applicants Selected?

Candidates are assessed through a two-stage selection process.

The first stage focuses on academic excellence, the relevance of previous studies to the GLOBE programme and the applicant's curriculum vitae. The second stage evaluates personal motivation, the introductory video and reference letters.

The final selection is based on the overall assessment of candidates, with scholarship allocation also taking geographical distribution criteria into account.

Important Dates

• Applications open: 28 September 2026.
• Application deadline: 4 January 2027.
• Shortlisting and second-stage assessment: January–February 2027.
• Programme duration: 2027–2029, spanning 24 months.

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master GLOBE offers an opportunity for aspiring environmental professionals to strengthen their expertise in global change ecology, biodiversity management and conservation while pursuing an international master's degree.

Application deadline: 4 January 2027.

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