FIPDes Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: Apply for 2027

Connect food science with sustainable product development through the FIPDes Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for the FIPDes 2027–2029 intake. This two-year joint master’s programme combines scientific training, practical projects and international mobility, preparing students to approach food innovation from raw materials through to packaged products and consumption.

  • Position: FIPDes – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Food Innovation & Product Design
  • Location: Europe (mandatory mobility across at least two consortium countries)
  • Duration: Two years
  • Scholarship: €1,400 per month for 24 months, plus participation costs covered
  • Application Deadline: 25 January 2027, 14:00 CET (Round 1, with scholarship consideration)
  • Programme Start: September 2027

About FIPDes and the Consortium Universities

FIPDes was created to address global food innovation challenges by bringing together food science, product design and packaging. Also, its cross-disciplinary approach considers the full development journey, from an initial concept to prototypes and consumption.

The consortium brings together:

  • Université Paris-Saclay & AgroParisTech, France.
  • Technological University Dublin, Ireland.
  • University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
  • Lund University, Sweden.
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana.

The programme draws on 65 teachers and researchers, 25 international guest speakers, 10 research centres, seven incubators and technology halls, and three experimental kitchens.

Programme Highlights

FIPDes spans 10 scientific fields, with approximately 40% practical, experimental and project work.

Students explore:

  • Food innovation and product development.
  • Sustainability across the food product lifecycle.
  • Food packaging design and logistics.
  • Culinary and molecular gastronomy.
  • Development from raw materials to finished, packaged goods.

Mandatory mobility across at least two countries adds an international dimension to the two-year programme.

Salary and Benefits

The FIPDes Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is available for four intakes beginning with the 2027–2029 cohort.

Selected scholarship holders receive:

  • Coverage of participation costs, including tuition, full insurance and other mandatory costs.
  • A subsistence allowance of €1,400 per month for 24 months.

The stated participation costs are €10,000 per year for non-EU students and €5,000 per year for EU students. In addition, these costs are covered by the scholarship for selected recipients.

Scholarships are open to all nationalities, with a maximum of 10% awarded to any one nationality. Moreover, only first-round applicants can be considered for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Educational Requirements and Eligibility For FIPDes Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Applicants need a BSc or equivalent qualification of at least 180 ECTS, corresponding to three years of study, in a relevant field such as:

Academic preparation should include relevant prerequisites such as chemistry, biotechnology, process engineering, biochemistry, mathematics and statistics. Furthermore, applicants should also demonstrate an interest in an international career.

Fresh graduates can apply.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate B2-level English through an accepted route, including:

  • TOEFL ITP: 575.
  • TOEFL iBT: 90.
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5.
  • Cambridge: FCE (B2), CAE or CPE.
  • Native English speaker status.
  • An English-medium degree.
  • A stay of at least one year in an English-speaking country.

Selection Process

The FIPDes Secretary first checks eligibility, followed by pre-selection of the strongest eligible candidates.

Assessment considers:

  • Bachelor’s degree subjects, grades, educational background and potential.
  • Laboratory and/or cooking experience.
  • Additional training, workshops, conferences and publications.
  • International and work experience.
  • The signed motivation statement.
  • Geographical balance.

Top candidates attend a mandatory video interview lasting approximately 30 minutes, covering their motivation and preferred second-year track.

Important Dates

  • Round 1 application deadline (with scholarship consideration): 25 January 2027, 14:00 CET
  • Eligibility checks: January–February 2027
  • Selection: End of March 2027
  • Results: By April 2027
  • Programme begins: September 2027

How to Apply

Apply online through the FIPDes/AgroParisTech Erasmus Mundus application platform.

Prepare:

  • Europass CV.
  • Signed motivation letter or statement.
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts.
  • Two recommendation letters.
  • English proficiency evidence.
  • Passport.
  • Proof of residence.

Submit your first-round application by 25 January 2027 at 14:00 CET to be considered for the scholarship.

Additional Details

  • Intake: 2027–2029
  • Duration: Two years, comprising M1 and M2
  • Start: September 2027
  • Mobility: Study across at least two countries
  • Award: Double or triple national master’s degrees with a Joint Diploma Supplement, plus a FIPDes diploma
  • Scholarship Eligibility: Open to all nationalities
  • Subsistence Allowance: €1,400 per month for 24 months
  • Participation Costs: Covered for scholarship holders
  • Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 January 2027 at 14:00 CET
  • Application Route: Online FIPDes/AgroParisTech Erasmus Mundus platform

For graduates interested in shaping sustainable food products, the FIPDes Erasmus Mundus Scholarship offers an opportunity to combine scientific knowledge, practical design work and international study within a programme focused on the complete food innovation journey.

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