Apply for UNIC funding to write your degree project abroad, participate in workshops or conferences, participate in research training or complete a short research-focused exchange.

UNIC Students Engaged in Research Fund

Are you curious about research, eager to explore new academic environments, or interested in collecting data abroad for your thesis? Apply to the UNIC Students Engaged in Research Fund and join an international research community.

As a UNIC Engaged Student, you can apply for funding to complete a short research-focused stay at one of our partner universities. You design your own research stay based on your interests and academic goals.

Your visit may include:

  • Collecting data for your thesis or degree project
  • Joining a research group, lab, or department
  • Taking part in UNIC city labs tackling real urban challenges
  • Attending research seminars or workshops
  • Participating in intensive research training
  • Receiving guidance from a tutor at the host institution

Application

The application period is 15 March to 31 December 2026. Apply in the MoveON portal.

Application

The call period is 16 March – 31 December 2026. Application should be submitted before you go. Apply online and upload four documents:

A maximum of four applications will be funded. Please note that the call may close earlier if all funds are awarded.

Applications are assessed by Malmö University’s UNIC Steering Group including Malmö University’s representative on the UNIC Student Board.

Project description

1–3 A4 pages (Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing). It should include:

  1. Background, aim and timeline
  2. Description of the planned research activities
  3. Contact persons at the host university
  4. Ethical considerations. Note: Interviews or observations involving children or people in particularly vulnerable situations are normally not approved.

Confirmation from Malmö University

A signed statement from your supervisor or programme coordinator confirming that the project is relevant to your studies and study plan, and you will have a designated supervisor for your thesis or dissertation at the time of departure.

Invitation letter from the host university

The letter must include:

  1. Description of the planned activities
  2. Start and end dates of the stay
  3. Name of the local contact person and host institution

Certificate of Registration (Ladok) 

A document showing that you are a registered student at Malmö University and your study results. You may also include registration certificates from other universities.

Apply in the MoveON portal

Funding and support

The scholarship is intended to contribute to travel and accommodation costs for a stay at a UNIC partner institution lasting at least two days (excluding travel days). Funding may be granted for up to two weeks.

The scholarship amount for UNIC Students Engaged in Research corresponds to the Erasmus+ traineeship grant.

  • Daily allowance: SEK 357
  • Travel grant: SEK 5,000

The maximum amount is therefore SEK 10,000 (for a 14-day stay abroad). All participants are covered by Malmö University’s Student UT insurance during their stay.

Eligibility

At the time of application for Students Engaged in Research, you must be an active and registered student at Malmö University. You should be able to present a clear plan for your research stay at a UNIC partner university. You must have secured a host supervisor (an invitation letter is required) and a programme coordinator or responsible teacher who confirms that the stay fits within your study programme.

You cannot combine the UNIC Students Engaged in Research Fund with funding from the Erasmus+ programme.

Time plan

Research stays may take place any time during the academic year, depending on when it fits in with your studies and the host university’s availability. You should submit your application at least one month before the planned start date. Otherwise, you may receive the grant retrospectively. The deadline for applications is the day before the activity begins.

After your stay

After completing your research stay, you must submit a short report about your project. You also need to upload receipts showing your travel and accommodation costs. The report and receipts are required to finalise the scholarship.

Securing a research placement

You are responsible for finding and securing your host as well as developing a plan for your research stay. You may use existing contacts, ask a teacher at Malmö University, explore UNIC networks, or look for opportunities through the UNIC Internships webpage.

The assessment of your application will consider the feasibility of your proposed plan. It is therefore important that you clearly explain your aim, host academic environment and contact and the details of your research activity. Activities may include collaboration with UNIC cities, for example collecting data for a degree project. In that case, you need a local academic contact at the host university. 

Your research stay must take place at one of the UNIC partner universities.

UNIC partner universities

  • University of Oulu, Finland 
  • University College Cork, Ireland 
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • University of Lodz, Poland 
  • University of Liège, Belgium 
  • Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
  • University of Deusto, Spain
  • University of Zagreb, Croatia
  • Koç University, Turkey

Do you have any questions?

We look forward to receiving your application and supporting your next step as an engaged student researcher.

unic@mau.se

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