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Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellowships in Historical, Humanities and Social Sciences European University Institute in Italy
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Funded postdoctoral fellowship. The grant is currently 2,500 EUR per month plus, when appropriate, family allowances. Benefits include health insurance, mission and research funds, and a personal mission and research fund of 1,500 EUR. In the second year, qualifying fellows may apply for a part-time assistant professor contract with approximately 850 EUR net remuneration in addition to the monthly grant.
Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
Country
Italy
University
European University Institute

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The Max Weber Programme for Postdoctoral Studies at the European University Institute (EUI) is offering Max Weber Fellowships in Italy for researchers in the historical, humanities and social sciences.
This is a highly selective postdoctoral fellowship open to applicants within 5 years of PhD completion, from anywhere in the world and regardless of nationality. Preference is given to candidates who have only recently completed their doctorate and have not previously held a postdoctoral fellowship.
The programme spans multiple academic units, including Economics, History, Law, Political and Social Sciences, the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, and the Florence School of Transnational Governance. Fellows benefit from residential research at Badia Fiesolana, multidisciplinary academic activities, training, mentoring, and strong career-development support.
Funding includes a grant of 2,500 EUR per month, possible family allowances, health insurance, mission and research funds, and a 1,500 EUR personal mission and research fund. In the second year, qualifying fellows may apply for a part-time assistant professor contract with additional net remuneration.
The deadline is 16 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST. Applicants should submit through the EUI application portal and consult the programme tabs for applicant information, award conditions, selection criteria, and FAQs.
Funding details
Funded postdoctoral fellowship. The grant is currently 2,500 EUR per month plus, when appropriate, family allowances. Benefits include health insurance, mission and research funds, and a personal mission and research fund of 1,500 EUR. In the second year, qualifying fellows may apply for a part-time assistant professor contract with approximately 850 EUR net remuneration in addition to the monthly grant.
What's required
Applicants must be within 5 years of completing their PhD. Preference is given to candidates who have only just completed their doctorate and have not previously held a postdoctoral fellowship. The programme is open to applicants from anywhere in the world regardless of nationality.
How to apply
Apply through the EUI application page before the deadline. Review the Information for Applicants, Conditions of award, Selection procedure and criteria, and FAQs and Contacts tabs before submitting. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for additional grants where applicable.
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