The Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Master’s Scholarship 2026–2028, which offers one of Europe’s most esteemed and fully supported academic opportunities, is about to open for applications, which is a significant announcement for psychology graduates worldwide.
When is the Application Deadline:
Applications for the 2026–2028 cohort close on January 9th, 2026.
Applications open 1st October 2025.
Tell Me About The Award:
The Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Joint Master’s Degree in Social and Cultural Psychology is a prestigious, fully funded two-year programme supported by the European Union.
It offers advanced training in topics such as global mobility, migration, cultural diversity, social inclusion, and mental well-being.
Students study in multiple European countries while gaining research training, professional internships, and hands-on field experience.
The programme consists of three phases of evaluation, including document screening and interviews.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Social Psychology
- Cultural Psychology
- Psychology-related disciplines with at least 100 ECTS in psychology & research methods
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Type:
Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship (two-year international master’s fellowship).
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Hold at least a 2.2 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in psychology or related fields with sufficient psychology/research coursework.
- Provide proof of English proficiency if not a native speaker (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge or approved equivalent).
- Submit transcripts, English test results, and (if still studying) proof of enrolment + expected graduation date.
- Meet UL Graduate School Admissions standards.
- BOTH scholarship applicants and self-funded applicants follow the same initial application form.
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection follows three phases:
Phase 1:
- Applications close 9 January 2026.
- 12–23 January: Application evaluation.
Phase 2:
- 26–30 January: Applicants notified by email (rejected, waiting list, or top candidates).
- Top candidates receive a UL link to upload transcripts & English proof (deadline: 13 February 2026).
- 27 February: Universities complete document verification; Governing Board screens candidates for interviews.
- 2–6 March: Interviews scheduled.
Phase 3:
- 9–13 March: Interviews held; candidates ranked by path and funding type.
- Offers issued by 23 March 2026.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Open to all international applicants worldwide (EU and non-EU).
Where will the Award be Taken?
Students will study across at least two of the programme’s partner universities:
- University of Limerick (Ireland)
- ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal)
- SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Poland)
- University of Oslo (Norway)
How Many Awards?
Erasmus Mundus offers a limited number of fully funded scholarships each intake.
(Final number varies each cycle.)
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Selected scholars receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage across all partner universities
- €1,400 monthly stipend for living expenses
- Travel allowance for relocation between partner countries
- Mobility funding throughout the programme
- Visa & documentation support
- Access to research facilities and academic resources
- Professional internship placement in Year 2
- Supervised master’s thesis and research training
How Long Will the Award Last?
The scholarship covers the entire two-year (2026–2028) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme.
How to Apply:
- Start the application via the official Global MINDS Application Form.
- Submit all required academic and English language documents.
- Await shortlisting and further instructions for document upload, verification, and interviews.
- Complete the full selection process before offers are released on 23 March 2026.
Applications are open October 1, 2025 – January 9, 2026.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details

