The European Court of Auditors and the European University Institute in Florence are now accepting applications for the 14th edition of their joint Postgraduate Research Grant Programme. This grant scheme is aimed at researchers interested in the field of European public finance and the EU budget. Two research grants (EUR 5,000 each) will be awarded to researchers working on projects related to the impact of European public finances on society and culture. Candidates from a wide range of academic disciplines are welcome to apply, including scholars of law, political science, economics, sociology, public administration and history.
The joint grant scheme of the European Court of Auditors and the European University Institute offers an opportunity to delve into rich historical archives, including the Historical Archives of the European Union, a collection of archives from the European Court of Auditors and other European institutions.
The programme is open to all current postgraduate students (master’s and doctoral candidates) and to postdoctoral students, as well as to university teachers who have completed their master's degree or doctorate within the past ten years. The applications shall be submitted no later than 30 August 2020.
The programme and details are available at the following links:
ECA - 2020 Postgraduate Research Grant Programme (14th edition)
EUI - 2020 Postgraduate Research Grants on European Public Finances 14th Edition