The Erasmus Mundus TROPIMUNDO Scholarship offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a Master’s degree in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems. This program combines extensive fieldwork with academic training across leading European and partner universities in Belgium, France, Italy, and French Guiana.

  • 🎓 Program: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (TROPIMUNDO)
  • 🌐 Locations: Belgium, France, Italy, French Guiana
  • 💰 Funding: Fully funded (tuition, living allowance, travel & health insurance)
  • 📅 Deadline: 30 November 2025
  • 🏫 Start Date: September 2026
  • ⏳ Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS), 4 semesters
  • 🔬 Focus: Tropical biodiversity, ecology, conservation research, and ecosystem management
  • 🌱 Fieldwork: Amazon, Central Africa, Madagascar, East Africa Great Lakes, Caribbean, Asian mangroves & coasts

Designation

Master’s Degree in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Research Area

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Tropical biodiversity, ecology, conservation research, and ecosystem management.

Location

Belgium, France, Italy, and French Guiana

Eligibility/Qualification

  • All nationalities are eligible to apply.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in biology, natural sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related discipline (minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent).
  • Strong academic record and motivation for multidisciplinary environmental studies.
  • Proficiency in English (and/or French depending on partner university requirements).
  • Experience in ecological studies, biodiversity, or conservation is an advantage.

Job Description

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Students enrolled in the TROPIMUNDO program will:

  • Engage in coursework focusing on tropical ecosystems.
  • Participate in field schools located in biodiversity hotspots around the world.
  • Complete a Master’s thesis and research project aimed at addressing pressing ecological issues in tropical regions.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application form.
  2. Prepare the following documents:
  • Academic transcript
  • Degree certificates
  • Passport scan copy
  • Letter of motivation
  • Recommendation letter
  • Curriculum vitae/resume
  1. Submit your application by the deadline.

Last Date to Apply

30th November 2025

Seize the opportunity to contribute to global ecological knowledge and safeguard our planet’s vital ecosystems with the Erasmus Mundus TROPIMUNDO Scholarship 2026!

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