Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship 2025 at University of Milano-Bicocca

If you're a graduate student passionate about marine science, environmental chemistry, or chemical ecology, here's an exceptional opportunity to advance your academic and research experience in Italy. The Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship at the University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB) offers a fully funded 60-day research stay in Milan during Fall 2025. This fellowship is a collaborative initiative between the University of Washington and UNIMIB, aiming to strengthen international collaboration in marine science. Selected students will work under the supervision of Dr. Francesco Saliu, a leading researcher at UNIMIB, whose lab focuses on marine environmental chemistry, chemical ecology, and analytical chemistry with applications in environmental sustainability and pollution research.

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🎓 Fellowship Summary

• Location: University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy

• Host Institution: University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB)

• Study Level: Graduate (Master’s or PhD)

• Target Group: University of Washington graduate students

• Fields of Study: Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Oceanography, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related disciplines

• Funding: Fully funded (travel and living expenses)

• Award Duration: 60 days during Fall 2025

• Application Deadline: May 26, 2025

• Start Date: Fall 2025

• Eligible to: University of Washington graduate students

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🌊 Fellowship Overview

The Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship is designed to provide graduate students with practical experience in marine ecophysiology and environmental chemistry. During the 60-day research stay at UNIMIB, students will:

• Collaborate with international scientists and peers

• Gain experience in multidisciplinary projects associated with plastic pollution, marine ecophysiology, and environmental chemistry

• Develop practical expertise in cutting-edge analytical techniques

• Immerse themselves in the academic and cultural environment of Milan, Italy

Students will work under the supervision of Dr. Francesco Saliu, engaging in research that focuses on marine environmental chemistry, chemical ecology, and analytical chemistry with applications in environmental sustainability and pollution research.

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🎁 Fellowship Benefits

• Financial Support: The fellowship covers travel and living expenses for the 60-day research stay.

• Academic Collaboration: Opportunity to work with leading researchers in marine science.

• Skill Development: Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques.

• Cultural Immersion: Experience life in Milan, Italy, and engage with the local academic community.

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✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be graduate students at the University of Washington

• Be studying in relevant fields such as marine biology, environmental science, chemistry, oceanography, chemical engineering, material science, or related disciplines

• Be available to travel for 60 days during Fall 2025

• Demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and openness to cultural exchange

• Have a strong academic background and research interests aligned with the fellowship

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📝 Application Procedure and Documents Required

To apply, submit the following documents to jpgamino@uw.edu by May 26, 2025:

1. Proposal (2 pages):

   • Academic and Research Objectives: Describe your academic background and how this opportunity aligns with your field of study.

   • Proposed Research Focus: Outline a research interest or question you would like to explore, connecting your goals with UNIMIB’s strengths in marine ecophysiology, environmental chemistry, chemical ecology, or pollution analysis.

   • Relevance to Career Goals: Explain how this international exchange experience fits into your future academic or professional plans.

   • Adaptability and Cultural Preparedness: Reflect on your interest in working abroad, your adaptability, and any past cross-cultural or travel experiences.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Highlighting academic achievements, research experience, and relevant skills.

3. Academic Transcript: Providing details of your academic performance.

4. Mobility Plan: Outlining your intended activities and goals during the research stay.

🕵🏻 Evaluation Criteria:

• Proposal: 40 points

• Curriculum: 50 points

• Language proficiency, adaptability, and cultural awareness: 10 points

📩 Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Jacqueline L. Padilla-GamiñoEmail: jpgamino@uw.edu

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Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship 2025 at University of Milano-Bicocca

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