Romania Foreign Researchers Fellowships 2026 in Romania (€5,000 Research Grant for International Scholars)
The Romanian Cultural Institute has announced the Romania Foreign Researchers Fellowships 2026, offering international researchers an opportunity to conduct short-term academic research in Romania with financial support of €5,000. This fellowship is designed for PhD students and established researchers whose academic work is directly related to Romanian culture, society, or related disciplines.
With only three fellowships available, this is a highly competitive but valuable opportunity for scholars seeking to strengthen their research through direct access to Romanian academic institutions, archives, and research environments.
The fellowship will support selected candidates for a three-month research stay in Romania, scheduled between 15 June 2026 and 15 December 2026.
Degree Level
The Romania Foreign Researchers Fellowships 2026 are available for:
- PhD Level
- Postdoctoral / Research Level
Available Subjects
Applicants from the following academic fields are eligible:
- Visual Arts
- Architecture
- Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Economic Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary Romanian Studies
The research topic must have a clear academic connection to Romania.
Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- €5,000 research grant for a 3-month stay
- Opportunity to conduct research in Romanian institutions
- Access to Romanian academic resources and archives
- International academic networking opportunities
- Recognition from the Romanian Cultural Institute
This grant is intended to support living and research expenses during the fellowship period.
Eligible Nationalities
The fellowship is open to international applicants from all countries whose research focuses on Romanian-related topics.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Romania Foreign Researchers Fellowships 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be an international PhD student or established researcher
- Research must focus on Romanian-related subjects
- Must submit a detailed research proposal
- Must provide a work plan for the 3-month fellowship
- Must submit two academic recommendation letters
- Must have published academic work within the last two years
- Publications should be in recognized academic journals
- Must demonstrate the academic value of conducting research in Romania
Applicants with a strong publication record and a well-structured Romania-focused research proposal will have a better chance of selection.
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete the fellowship application by preparing and submitting the required documents before the deadline.
Required Documents:
- Completed application form
- Updated CV
- Research proposal
- Detailed work plan
- Two academic recommendation letters
- Copies of recent academic publications
Steps to Apply:
- Prepare all required academic and personal documents.
- Develop a strong research proposal connected to Romanian studies.
- Obtain two recommendation letters from academic referees.
- Submit the application through the Romanian Cultural Institute’s official process before the deadline.
- Wait for the evaluation results, expected in late May 2026.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Romania Foreign Researchers Fellowships 2026 is:
4 May 2026 (17:00 Romanian time)
Since only three grants are awarded, applicants are encouraged to submit well-prepared applications as early as possible.
