Romania Foreign Researchers Grants 2026 Application Call

The Romanian Cultural Institute is launching a call for applications to offer Grants for Foreign Researchers in 2026. We invite interested researchers to submit their application.

Application Deadline:

• 4 May 2026, 17:00 Romanian time

Tell Me About The Grant:

The Romanian Cultural Institute offers three short-term grants for foreign researchers in 2026. These grants provide financial support for a 3-month internship at a specialized institution in Romania, enabling scholars to conduct studies on topics related to Romanian society, culture, and academic fields.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• Visual arts, curatorship, art criticism, museology/museography
• Music and musicology
• Architecture, town-planning, design
• Literature and literary criticism
• Cultural patrimony and cultural management
• Economic sciences
• Human and social sciences

Type:

• Research Grant | Short-Term Internship | Romania

Who can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be PhD students working on Romanian-related topics or established researchers.
• Submit two recommendation letters from specialists in the field.
• Provide evidence of recent publications (last two years) in recognized journals.
• Submit a structured research project and work plan.
• Doctoral students must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited PhD program.
• Applications must be written and submitted in English.

How are Candidates Selected?

• Selection by an independent commission of specialists.
• Based on merit, relevance of research project, and quality of application file.
• Highly competitive due to limited number of grants (only 3 awarded annually).

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• Global eligibility (foreign researchers from any country).

Where will the Grant be Taken?

• At specialized institutions in Romania (placement depends on research field).

How Many Awards?

• Three grants annually.

What is the Benefit of the Grant?

• €5,000 per grant (fixed amount).
• Covers living and research expenses during the 3-month stay.
• Access to Romanian institutions, archives, and networks.

How Long Will the Grant Last?

• 3 months (between 15 June – 15 December 2026).

Required Documents:

• Registration form
• CV
• Copy of ID/passport
• Research project
• Two recommendation letters
• Copies of publications (last 2 years)
• Work plan for the grant period
• Proof of PhD enrollment (if applicable)
• Affidavit confirming authenticity of documents

How to Apply:

1. Prepare all required documents in English.
2. Submit application by email to [email protected] before 4 May 2026, 17:00 Romanian time.

Calendar:

• 8 April 2026: Call published
• 4 May 2026: Application deadline
• 25 May 2026: Display of results
• 25–28 May 2026: Appeals period
• 11 June 2026: Resolution of appeals
• 12 June 2026: Final results published
• 15 June – 15 July 2026: Signing of contracts

Visit the Application Webpage for Details