Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth Scholarship 2027 in Europe
Job Description
Applications are open for the Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth Scholarship 2027 in Europe, a fully integrated joint master’s degree for graduates preparing for careers in plant health management, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, food safety and research.
The 2027 intake is Master Intake 12 and will run from 2027 to 2029. Up to 30 students from around the world will be selected for the programme.
About PlantHealth Consortium
PlantHealth Consortium is a partnership of five European universities delivering the Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems. The partner institutions are Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain, Università di Padova in Italy, the University of Göttingen in Germany, AgroParisTech in France and L’Institut Agro in France.
The consortium brings together academic training and practical experience in plant health, crop protection and sustainable agricultural production through a coordinated study programme delivered across partner universities.
About Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth
Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth is a full-time, on-campus master’s programme with international mobility between European countries. Students study in two different European countries and receive a double diploma from the relevant partner universities.
The programme is delivered in English, except for courses held in France during the second year. Its learning model combines classroom teaching with practical and research-based activities, allowing students to examine plant health challenges in sustainable cropping systems.
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Programme: Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems
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Intake: Master Intake 12
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Study period: 2027 to 2029
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Duration: Up to 24 months for Erasmus Mundus scholarship support
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Format: Full-time, on-campus and international mobility
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Study locations: Spain, Italy, France and Germany
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Language: English, except for courses held in France during the second year
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Places: Up to 30 students
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Qualification: Double diploma from the relevant partner universities
Programme Activities
Students undertake an integrated academic and practical programme that includes:
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Academic courses in plant health and sustainable cropping systems
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Practical learning activities
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Field trips
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Case studies
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Internships
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Research activities
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A master’s thesis
The training is designed to support progression into plant health management, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, food safety, research and related professional fields.
Scholarship and Funding Options
Applicants in the first application call are considered for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships and PlantHealth Consortium scholarships. The second application round is reserved for self-funded candidates or applicants with external funding and does not offer Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship
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Covers 100% of tuition fees.
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Covers full insurance.
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Covers mandatory academic costs.
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Provides a monthly allowance of €1,400 for up to 24 months.
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The allowance supports travel, visa, installation and living expenses.
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Scholarships are open to applicants from EU and non-EU countries.
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Additional scholarships may be reserved for applicants from specific priority regions.
Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship are not eligible for another Erasmus Mundus scholarship. An EMJM scholarship cannot be held at the same time as another European Union grant.
PlantHealth Consortium Scholarships
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May provide a tuition-fee waiver to outstanding EU and non-EU applicants.
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Award decisions depend on application quality and available funding.
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Do not cover travel, accommodation or living expenses.
Eligibility and Requirements
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Hold, or be in the final year of, a Bachelor of Science degree worth at least 180 ECTS.
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Have a degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or a related field.
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Have completed at least 4 ECTS in Plant Health or Crop Protection, or an equivalent amount of relevant study.
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Demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR B2 level.
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Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from the English-language requirement.
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A university letter confirming that the bachelor’s degree was fully taught in English may be accepted as evidence of English proficiency.
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Submit two reference letters using the official PlantHealth reference template.
Selection Process
Applications are assessed using academic performance, references and personal motivation. The published weighting is:
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Academic record and merits: 60%
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Reference letters: 20%
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Personal motivation: 20%
The programme applies an equal-opportunities policy for women and considers gender balance during scholarship selection. First-call admission and scholarship results are scheduled for publication at the end of February 2027.
Application Calls
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First call: 2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31 at 23:59 Central European Time. Applicants in this call are considered for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships and PlantHealth Consortium scholarships.
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Second round: 2027-05-20 to 2027-06-15. This round is only for self-funded candidates or applicants with external funding, and no Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered.
Scholarship applicants and self-funded candidates use the same online PlantHealth application system. Documents submitted outside the online system are not considered.
Requirements
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Hold, or be in the final year of, a Bachelor of Science degree worth at least 180 ECTS.
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Have a degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or a related field.
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Have completed at least 4 ECTS in Plant Health or Crop Protection, or an equivalent amount of relevant study.
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Demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR B2 level.
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Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from the English-language requirement.
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A university letter confirming that the bachelor’s degree was fully taught in English may be accepted as evidence of English proficiency.
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Submit two reference letters using the official PlantHealth reference template.
Selection Process
Applications are assessed using academic performance, references and personal motivation. The published weighting is:
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Academic record and merits: 60%
-
Reference letters: 20%
-
Personal motivation: 20%
The programme applies an equal-opportunities policy for women and considers gender balance during scholarship selection. First-call admission and scholarship results are scheduled for publication at the end of February 2027.
Application Calls
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First call: 2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31 at 23:59 Central European Time. Applicants in this call are considered for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships and PlantHealth Consortium scholarships.
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Second round: 2027-05-20 to 2027-06-15. This round is only for self-funded candidates or applicants with external funding, and no Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered.
Scholarship applicants and self-funded candidates use the same online PlantHealth application system. Documents submitted outside the online system are not considered.