GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027 | Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management | Apply Online & Get A €1,400 Monthly Stipend

Study biodiversity and global environmental change through an international master’s programme spanning Europe and Mexico. The GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship supports competitively selected students with participation fees and a monthly stipend throughout the two-year programme, which combines academic training, international mobility and a research thesis.

  • Programme: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management

  • Edition: Third edition, 2027–2029

  • Coordinator: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain

  • Degree: Joint Master’s degree

About the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Consortium

Coordinated by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), GLOBE brings together institutions providing training in global change ecology and biodiversity management.

The programme’s mobility pathway includes:

  • URJC, Madrid, Spain.

  • Bangor University, Wales, United Kingdom.

  • Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal.

  • Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, Mexico, hosting the summer school.

Students complete their thesis at a partner or associated partner institution.

Programme Structure and Mobility

The 120-ECTS programme follows this study pathway:

  • Semester 1: URJC, Madrid — 30 ECTS.

  • Semester 2: Bangor University, Wales — 30 ECTS.

  • Semester 3: Universidade de Lisboa — 30 ECTS.

  • Semester 4: Master’s thesis at a partner or associated partner institution — 25 ECTS.

  • Summer school: Three weeks at Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, Mexico, between the first and second years — 5 ECTS.

GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Benefits

The GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is awarded competitively to the highest-ranked admitted applicants, with geographical balance considered.

The scholarship covers:

  • Participation fees for the full 24-month programme.

  • A €1,400 monthly stipend for living expenses, accommodation and travel.

Previous Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship holders are not eligible for another EMJM scholarship. Admission does not automatically guarantee scholarship funding.

Self-Funded Participation Costs

For students without a scholarship, participation costs are:

  • €4,500 per year: Applicants from Programme and associated countries.

  • €9,000 per year: Applicants from non-associated third countries.

These amounts do not include living expenses, travel or visa costs.

Academic and English Eligibility

Applicants must hold a BSc or equivalent qualification of at least 180 ECTS in a relevant field, such as:

  • Biology.

  • Agriculture or Environmental Sciences.

  • Forestry.

  • Environmental Geography.

  • Natural Resources or an equivalent discipline.

English proficiency must be at least CEFR B2. Listed evidence includes:

  • IELTS: 5.5.

  • TOEFL iBT: 72.

  • Cambridge B2: 160.

Exemptions apply to eligible nationals or graduates of majority English-speaking countries under the stated UKVI criteria. Medium-of-instruction certificates are not accepted.

Application Stages and Documents

Stage 1: Online form — 28 September 2026 to 4 January 2027

No documents are uploaded at this stage. Applicants provide:

  • Personal information matching their passport, residence details and a personal email address.

  • BSc details, including degree name, university, field, completion year and GPA with the grading scale’s minimum and maximum.

  • Details of any MSc.

  • English certificate information, where required.

  • A one- to two-minute introduction video explaining their motivation.

  • Contact details for two referees.

Stage 2: Documents — January–February 2027

Shortlisted applicants must provide:

  • A passport valid for two years.

  • Authenticated or apostilled degree certificates, with sworn translations where required.

  • Academic transcripts in English.

  • Official English proficiency evidence, unless exempt.

  • Europass CV.

  • Declaration of veracity.

  • Postgraduate eligibility certificate or EHEA declaration, as applicable.

Selection Process

Selection uses academic and personal criteria:

  • Stage 1 — Academic assessment, 77%: Academic excellence, 35%; CV, 32%; programme fit, 10%. A minimum score of 50 out of 77 is required.

  • Stage 2 — Personal assessment, 23%: Introduction video, 15%; reference letters, 8%.

Applicants have seven days after notification to appeal or confirm enrolment, as applicable.

Additional Information

  • Duration: 24 months, full-time

  • Credits: 120 ECTS

  • Intake: Up to 25 students

  • Nationality: All nationalities may apply

  • Application Fee: None

  • Scholarship Stipend: €1,400 per month for 24 months

  • Stage 1 Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

  • Stage 2: January–February 2027, for shortlisted applicants only

For graduates interested in understanding ecological change across borders, the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship offers an opportunity to combine international study with biodiversity research and a structured pathway towards a joint master’s degree.

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