Fully Funded Erasmus+ KA171 Fellowship in Milan for Fall 2025

The Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship has just opened its doors to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — a fully funded research exchange at the University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB), Milan, Italy, this Fall 2025. And here’s the best part: it’s not just for students from UNIMIB — international students, especially from the University of Washington, are encouraged to apply and explore global waters of research and collaboration.

Fellowship Snapshot

• Program: Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship
• Host Institution: University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB), Milan, Italy
• Duration: 60 days in Fall 2025
• Funding: Fully funded (Travel + Living Expenses).

Why This Fellowship is a Game-Changer?

Under the prestigious Erasmus+ banner, this research mobility initiative is aimed at fostering deeper scientific collaboration and cultural exchange between universities. Selected candidates will immerse themselves in a high-impact research environment under Dr. Francesco Saliu, a renowned expert in marine environmental chemistry and sustainability.

Here’s what you’ll master during your stay:

• Mass spectrometry
• Infrared spectroscopy
• Pollutant and microplastic chemical analysis
• Advanced marine chemistry and chemical ecology

This isn’t just research — it’s a deep dive into the pressing global issue of plastic pollution and environmental degradation. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, exchange ideas with international peers, and return home with career-defining expertise and unforgettable memories from Italy’s fashion and culture capital — Milan.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is tailor-made for graduate students (especially from the University of Washington) studying:

• Marine Biology
• Environmental Science
• Chemistry
• Oceanography
• Material Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Or related fields

Are you adaptable, culturally curious, and ready to take your academic journey abroad? Then this fellowship is calling your name!

How You’ll Be Evaluated?

• Proposal (2 pages): 40 points
• CV & Academic Record: 50 points
• Language Proficiency & Cultural Readiness: 10 points.

Your proposal should clearly outline:

• Your academic and research objectives
• A research idea or problem aligned with UNIMIB’s focus areas
• How this experience ties into your long-term goals
• Your cultural adaptability and past international exposure (if any).

Apply: https://fish.uw.edu/2025/05/call-for-applications-erasmus-ka171-student-mobility-fellowship/

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship to study at the University of Milano-Bicocca is May 26, 2025.