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About the scholarship
Global MINDS is an Erasmus Mundus joint master's in the Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society. The two-year, 120 ECTS programme is taught in English and delivered by a consortium of four universities: the University of Limerick (Ireland), ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal), SWPS University (Poland) and the University of Oslo (Norway). The first year is split between two countries; the second year centres on an internship and the master's thesis. Erasmus Mundus scholarships cover the full cost of participation for the strongest applicants.
Eligibility
- Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent, 180 ECTS).
- Meet the programme's English language requirements.
- Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- Demonstrate genuine interest in mobility, inclusion and diversity themes.
Benefits
- Full participation/tuition costs covered.
- Monthly living allowance of about €1,300.
- Travel and visa costs.
- Medical insurance.
Documents required
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates (translated if needed)
- CV in Europass format
- Supporting/personal statement (up to 20,000 characters, typed into the form)
- Proof of English proficiency
- Passport or birth certificate copy
How to apply
- Wait for the application form to open on 26 October 2026.
- Convert your qualifications to the Irish equivalent as instructed in the form.
- Type your CV details and personal statement directly into the form — they are not uploaded as separate files.
- Submit before 27 February 2027; decisions are expected in March 2027.
FAQs
None is published in the programme notification.
The first year offers choices — Portugal or Poland, then Ireland or Norway — while the second year is the internship and thesis.
Yes — applicants may apply to up to three Erasmus Mundus joint masters per academic year; confirm the current rule in the official Erasmus+ guidance.
Very — awards are merit-based, so a strong academic record and a convincing statement matter most.
Verified 20 Oct 2026 via Scholars World (cohort 2027–2029: opens 26 Oct 2026, closes 27 Feb 2027; about €1,300 monthly stipend; partners Limerick, ISCTE Lisbon, SWPS, Oslo) and Scholarship Union (programme structure, mobility tracks, document list).
