Deadline: 06-Oct-2025
The European Court of Auditors and the European University Institute have launched a grant programme for early career researchers in the field of European Union public finances and policies. This initiative takes place at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, Italy.
The purpose of the programme is to encourage original research on EU public finances, EU policies, and the evolution of the EU’s accountability systems. It aims to build a strong network of researchers with a shared focus on these areas.
Successful applicants will receive a €5000 grant to cover all research-related costs. This includes a round trip between the applicant’s residence and Florence, and accommodation in Florence while using the archives. The grant will be paid in two parts: €2000 at the start of the research and €3000 after the applicant submits a final essay on their research topic.
Eligibility is open to postgraduate students (master’s or PhD), postdoctoral researchers, and early career academics who have completed their degree within the past ten years and currently hold an academic position. Applicants must be working on a thesis, dissertation, or scholarly article related to EU public finance or EU policy in disciplines such as law, economics, political science, public administration, history, or sociology.
Projects should be directly related to the researcher’s academic field. Candidates must have a strong understanding of English and French, with additional EU language skills considered an advantage. Only individuals from EU Member States are eligible, and the same research topic may not be submitted more than twice.
Application packages must include a two-page CV with any prior publications, a five-page research proposal outlining the subject, its academic value, methodology, timetable, and plans for publication, and a bibliography of related works (up to five pages). A two-page explanation of why HAEU archives are essential for the research is required, along with a recommendation letter from an academic institution evaluating the project’s merit and the candidate’s ability to complete the research.
For more information, visit EUI.