Funding Opportunities

Here you can find information regarding possible funding options, including the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. The availability per intake may be limited.

This information is valid for student intakes 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

Please note that the participation costs/tuition fees of EUR 18,000 are covered for all students who participate in MARIHE.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Amount of Scholarship:

  • The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is calculated as: EUR 1,400 / month x duration of the Master programme (in months).
  • This means, the maximum amount of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship for the participation in MARIHE as a scholarship holder is EUR 33,600.

Coverage & Requirements:

  • The scholarships contributes to travel, visa, installation, and subsistence costs, calculated on a monthly unit cost basis, for the entire study period needed to complete the study programme (i.e. until graduation).
  • The study period covers study, research, placement activities, thesis preparation and defence in line with the EMJM requirements.
  • Scholarships can only be awarded in full to full-time students for the entire Master programme duration (max. 24 months).
  • Open for students from all over the world.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Mandatory physical mobility: There must be minimum of two study periods in two different countries (at least one EU Member State), with a minimum of 30 ECTS each. For MARIHE, this means: Austrian/Finnish residents cannot choose the UWK/TAU specialization in the 3rd semester.
  • Students can apply for an EMJM scholarship to any of the Erasmus Mundus courses of their choice (EMJM catalogue). (As of January 2022, there is no more official limit for the number of EMJM programmes that the students can apply for.)
  • Students with previously awarded EMJM scholarships cannot apply for another EMJM scholarship. In case of false declarations, the student has to reimburse all scholarships unduly paid and the participation costs of EUR 18,000.

Health & Accident Insurance:

  • All scholarship holders receive an insurance meeting the minimum requirement for the health and accident insurance coverage of EMJM students. The official document setting out these requirements by EACEA is availabe here.
  • The insurance also complies with the Special Clause for Austrian visa requirements.
  • MARIHE Secretariat registers the students with an appropriate insurance provider (group policy). Policy details and a Benefits Guide will be communicated to the students in a timely manner.
  • Students receive their insurance card via e-mail from MARIHE Secretariat.
  • Eventual claim management is handled directly between the student and the insurer. The MARIHE consortium is not involved in any claim handling.

scholarship for students from deprived backgrounds and/or first-in-family students

To support students from deprived backgrounds and/or first-in-family students, who do not hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, MARIHE offers a special scholarship to help covering travel and visa costs.

Key Details:

  • Maximum two scholarships per intake: 1. the “Dr. Qiang Liu” and 2. the “Prof. Gábor Halász” scholarship*.
  • Up to EUR 6,000 per scholarship as a contribution to travel and visa costs.
  • Proofs of the costs have to be provided (reimbursement happens after the travels).
  • Awarded by the MARIHE consortium after a defined selection process.
  • Only available for students without an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

How to Apply:

  • If you are selected for participation in MARIHE without an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, all information on how to apply for this special scholarship and the selection criteria will be made available in due time.
  • Applicants will have to submit a form, explanatory letter and academic essay. Details will be provided.
  • For any questions, please contact MARIHE Secretariat: marihe@donau-uni.ac.at

*) The scholarships are awarded in honour of Prof. Gábor Halász (ELTE) and late Dr. Qiang Liu (BNU) who have both contributed significantly to the development of MARIHE.

Erasmus+ Student Mobility

Students without an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship can apply for Erasmus+ Student Mobility funding after the start of the programme at the University for Continuing Education Krems. N.B.: We cannot guarantee that the funding will be (fully) available for all cohorts.

Funding might be Available For:

  • the 2nd semester study period at TAU in Finland
  • the mandatory internship period within the programme
  • a post-graduation internship

Amount:

  • EUR 300-400 per month (varies by the country where the study period or internship takes place)

How to Apply:

  • After being selected for participation in MARIHE without an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, the Service Center for International Relations at University for Continuing Education Krems (international@donau-uni.ac.at) will support you with the application.

External Funding Sources

Looking for funding beyond Erasmus+/Erasmus Mundus? This guide may help you in finding other scholarships and grants – but will not replace your own research!

Disclaimer: MARIHE suggests but does not claim any connection with the following external funding and scholarship providers. We cannot provide further information nor influence the application procedures mentioned in any kind. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of MARIHE programme. The selection makes no claim to completeness or validity. MARIHE consortium cannot be held liable.

1. Find Funding Based on Your Country/Region of Origin

Many of the best funding opportunities come from your home country or region. Check if any of these apply to you. The examples below represent only a selection of available opportunities. Many more funding sources exist in each region.

2. Funding Available in Your Target Study Countries

The MARIHE program has partner universities across multiple countries. Here we focus on funding opportunities in Austria and Germany, two key destinations. These are just some examples – many more funding sources exist, and funding may also be available in other MARIHE partner countries.These are just some examples – many more funding sources exist, and funding may also be available in other MARIHE partner countries.

3. Search for Funding in International Databases

These sources cover multiple countries and funding sources. Worth checking even if you found options in Steps 1-2:

4. Where to look in your home country

  • GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
  • Ministry of Education, Science, Research, or Culture
  • Your current or former university’s scholarship office
  • EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
  • Office of International Studies at your local universities or alma mater
  • Public sector entities and scientific institutions
  • Scientific councils or humanities councils
  • PRIVATE SECTOR
  • National and international banks
  • Public sector entities and scientific institutions
  • Companies in fields related to higher education, management, or your career goals

5. Subject Specific Opportunities

Since MARIHE covers these areas, look for funding specifically targeting these fields:

  • FIELDS
  • Educational Policy
  • Management
  • Higher Education Policy
  • International Development
  • Project Management
  • Human Resources
  • Higher Education Studies
  • Innovation Management
  • Internationalization
  • European Integration
  • Regional Cooperation
  • Diversity Management
  • Regional Development
  • Policy Analysis

Recommendations on how to search

Always start your research in the language of your country of origin/citizenship. Many opportunities are only advertised locally.

  • KEYWORDS TO USE IN YOUR SEARCHES
  • Scholarship
  • Fellowship
  • Educational Grant
  • Study Grant
  • Academic Mobility
  • Study Abroad
  • International Cooperation
  • Research Funding
  • EU Education Program
  • Innovation Transfer
  • Research Fellowship
  • Exchange Service

You found a resource which is not listed? Share the information with us (marihe@donau-uni.ac.at). Thank you!