CICOPS Scholarship 2026

The CICOPS Scholarship is a short-term visiting research programme run by the University of Pavia in Italy through its international cooperation activities. It is designed to strengthen academic collaboration with scholars from developing countries by supporting research visits connected to global cooperation and development-oriented research.

The programme is primarily intended for researchers, PhD holders, and academic staff who wish to spend a period at the University of Pavia working with a host department or professor. Based on available postings, funded visits typically last 4 to 12 weeks. It is not a degree scholarship for full-time study; rather, it supports academic exchange, research collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Reported funding for the programme includes return airfare, accommodation, meals, health insurance, and a weekly stipend. For the referenced cycle, the stipend was listed as €150 per week, making this a fully funded visiting scholarship for eligible participants.

Applicants are generally expected to hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification by the application deadline and to be employed by a university or higher education institution, and/or have relevant academic or research experience. The programme especially targets candidates who are currently residing in World Bank low-income, lower-middle-income, or upper-middle-income economies.

Host activities take place at the University of Pavia in Italy. Interested applicants usually need to identify a suitable academic host at the university and prepare supporting documents that show their research background, proposed collaboration, and eligibility. As deadlines and procedures can vary by cycle, applicants should always check the official CICOPS pages from the University of Pavia for the latest call details.