MOBILITY & SCHOLARSHIPS

PERI-ACE supports at least 40 emerging scholars through strategically funded master’s and doctoral studies, traineeships, and staff mobility—all designed to maximize employability and academic growth. 

Scholarship Allocation 

The 40 mobility opportunities are distributed across four categories: 

  • Master’s scholarships — combining full-degree mobilities of 24 months and credit-seeking mobilities of 10 months. 
  • Doctoral scholarships — 36-month research programmes aligned with regional climate priorities. 
  • Traineeships — five-month placements at associated partners ICPAC and AMCOW. 

Provision is also made for one special-needs scholarship to support a candidate with disabilities. 

Scholarship Details

The project aims to support individuals with Master’s, Doctoral, Traineeship mobility. Funds allocated for scholarship contributions cover travel, visa application fees, living costs, including accommodation and subsistence. These are paid to students monthly in local currency, at the equivalent value in Euros. 

Institutional Support

Provision is made for institutional contributions per scholarship to cover academic expenses and administrative fees, such as tuition, research and laboratory costs. These funds also support attendance at on-campus or in-country conferences, seminars, and boot camps relevant to the academic programme, undertaken with the guidance of the student’s academic lead.

Special Needs Support

Dedicated funds provide services for students with disabilities, including tailored study materials, appropriate academic support solutions, disability wellness booklets, and emotional support. We are committed to empowering all students to achieve their full potential and ensuring effective integration into campus life. 

Inclusion and Equity 

PERI-ACE is committed to equitable access. The project targets women’s participation across all mobility categories, with deliberate outreach to applicants in climate-related STEM fields. Applications are actively encouraged from candidates from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, fragile states, least-developed regions and those with refugee status, and from candidates with disabilities. To promote regional diversity, mobility will be distributed equitably across diverse nationalities.