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.