Call for Applications: Erasmus+ KA171 Graduate Student Mobility Fellowship

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Study Abroad at the University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy

Application Deadline: May 26th, 2025

Are you a graduate student interested in advancing your academic and research experience in marine ecophysiology and environmental chemistry while immersing yourself in Italian culture? The University of Washington and the University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB) are excited to announce a fellowship opportunity through the Erasmus+ KA171 program.

This exchange program aims to strengthen international collaboration in marine science by providing a 60-day fully funded research stay at UNIMIB during Fall 2025.

Selected students will work under the supervision of Dr. Francesco Saliu, a leading researcher at UNIMIB. His lab focuses on marine environmental chemistry, chemical ecology, and analytical chemistry with applications in environmental sustainability and pollution research.

Students will gain practical experience in:

  • Mass spectrometry
  • Infrared spectroscopy
  • Chemical analysis of pollutants and microplastics
  • Advanced techniques in marine chemistry and ecology

Fellowship Benefits

  • Collaborate with international scientists and peers
  • Gain experience in multidisciplinary projects associated with plastic pollution, marine ecophysiology and environmental chemistry
  • Develop practical expertise in cutting-edge analytical techniques
  • Immerse yourself in the academic and cultural environment of Milan, Italy

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from University of Washington graduate students who:

  • Are studying marine biology, environmental science, chemistry, oceanography, chemical engineering, material science, or related disciplines
  • Are available to travel for 60 days during Fall 2025
  • Are adaptable, curious, and open to cultural exchange
  • Have a strong academic background and research interests aligned with the fellowship

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Proposal, 2 pages (40 points)
  • Curriculum (50 points)
  • Language proficiency, adaptability, and cultural awareness (10 points)

Key Details

  • Location: University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
  • Duration: 60 days in Fall 2025
  • Funding: Travel and living expenses fully supported by the Erasmus+ KA171 fellowship

Proposal Should Include:

  1. Academic and Research Objectives
    1. Describe your academic background and how this opportunity aligns with your field of study (e.g., marine biology, environmental science, chemistry, etc.).
    2. Identify what you hope to learn or achieve during your time at UNIMIB.
  2. Proposed Research Focus
    1. Briefly outline a research interest or question you would like to explore.
    2. Connect your goals with UNIMIB’s strengths in marine ecophysiology, environmental chemistry, chemical ecology, or pollution analysis.
  3. Relevance to Career Goals
    1. Explain how this international exchange experience fits into your future academic or professional plans (e.g., graduate school, international research, environmental policy).
  4. Adaptability and Cultural Preparedness
    1. Reflect on your interest in working abroad, your adaptability, and any past cross-cultural or travel experiences.

How to Apply

Submit your application (including your proposal, CV, academic transcript, and mobility plan) to: jpgamino@uw.edu

Application Deadline: May 26th, 2025

Questions?

For more information, please contact Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamiño at jpgamino@uw.edu