European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies

European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies

The Fundación Academia Europea e Iberoamericana de Yuste is offering 10 “Carlos V European Award” European Research and Mobility Grants to support doctoral researchers working on European Studies with a thematic focus on the European Union and persons with disabilities.

Deadline

19 September 2025

Grant Amount

• €2,500 per grant

• 10 total grants available (budget €25,000)

2025 Theme

“United in diversity: The impact of the European Union on the lives of persons with disabilities”

Specific priorities include:

1. EU policies, funds, and programs addressing disability rights.

2. EU law and regulation: drafting, implementation, monitoring.

3. Interinstitutional cooperation among EU institutions and with bodies such as UN, UNESCO, NATO, Council of Europe.

4. Participation of persons with disabilities and representative organizations in EU policymaking.

5. Role of local/regional actors & civil society (associations, foundations, NGOs, networks).

6. Media’s role in promoting equal citizenship and inclusion.

Horizontal priorities include:

• European integration & enlargement history, cohesion policies, EU–Ibero-America relations.

• Evolution of disability models (medical → social → human rights-based under UN CRPD).

• Political & institutional relations enabling CRPD implementation.

• Civil society’s contribution to European cohesion & values (democracy, equality, justice, human rights).

Eligibility

• Doctoral candidates enrolled in eligible countries (EU, Western Balkans, Eastern Neighborhood, Southern Mediterranean, Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, US, Canada).

• Thesis must be in history, political science, economics, law, social and human sciences, or related fields aligned with the call.

• Must not be a previous recipient of the Carlos V grant.

• Language: English or Spanish at B2 CEFR or higher (if not native speaker).

What the Grant Covers

• Research mobility for archival/documentary research.

• Participation in the Carlos V Doctoral Seminar at the Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste (Spain).

• Publication of selected research in a collective scholarly volume.

• Attendance at the official presentation event of the publication.

Required Documents

1. Completed application form

2. Copy of NIF or passport

3. Resident card (if applicable)

4. Proof of doctoral enrollment/registration slip

5. Academic record

6. Proof of merits (CV, awards, etc.)

7. Recommendation letter from thesis director

8. Commitment declaration (to comply with obligations)

Recommendation: This program is a strong fit for PhD candidates working on European integration, disability rights, EU policymaking, or human rights frameworks. The €2,500 mobility grant is valuable for archival work, international research, and visibility through the Carlos V Doctoral Seminar.
Next step: Prepare your application package emphasizing novelty, alignment with the theme, EU policy relevance, and contribution to CRPD implementation.