AREAS+ provides scholarships for students, researchers and staff fromEuropeand from the target countries in order to study or carry out research, training or teaching at one of the partner universities. Individuals can participate to the scholarship program on a wide variety of academic fields at different levels of study (Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Post-doctorate, Academic and Administrative Staff) offered by the partner Universities. (www.areas.polito.it)
The project provides for the following numbers of scholarships for the different nationalities, target groups and mobility levels:
| Type of Mobility | European nationals | Asian nationals | TOTAL | ||
| Target Group 1 | Target Group 1 | Target Group 2 | Target Group 3 | ||
| Undergraduate | 11 | 32 | 2 | 45 | |
| Master | 11 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 57 |
| Doctorate | 5 | 10 | 6 | 21 | |
| Post-doctorate | 3 | 8 | 4 | 15 | |
| Staff | 15 | 30 | 45 | ||
| TOTAL | 45 | 108 | 24 | 6 | 183 |
Scholarships will be awarded in two cohorts of applicants selected respectively in the year 2014 and 2015 for mobilities starting in the same years.
The present call for the First Cohort is open to candidates for mobilities of the following types:
| Type of Mobility | European nationals | Asian nationals | ||
| TG 1 | TG 1 | TG 2 | TG 3 | |
| Undergraduate – exchange | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Undergraduate – full degree | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| Master – exchange | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Master – full degree | NO | NO | YES | YES |
| Doctorate – exchange | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Doctorate – full degree | NO | NO | YES | NO |
| Post-doctorate | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Academic and Administrative Staff | YES | YES | NO | NO |
Scholarships are offered in the following durations, depending on the type of mobility:
| Target Group (TG) | Mobility level and type | Months |
| TG1 | Undergraduate – exchange | 6 or 10 |
| TG3 | Undergraduate – full degree | 34 |
| TG1 | Master – exchange | 6 or 10 |
| TG2, TG3 | Master – full degree | 22 |
| TG1 | Doctorate – exchange | 12 |
| TG2 | Doctorate – full degree | 34 |
| TG1, TG2 | Post-Doctorate | 6 |
| TG1 | Academic or Administrative Staff | 1 |
!!IMPORTANT!! Before applying it is very important to clearly understand the types and durations of the available scholarships, the eligibility conditions and the available academic programs at every host university. Before applying you are recommended to:
Before applying please check:
– Read carefully the AREAS+ First Call for Applications (First Cohort); 
(464.02 kB)
– Check the MOBILITY TYPE GUIDE (59.90 kB) for identifying your Target Group and mobility level.
– Click here to check the available mobility programs at the host universities
With your application you will be required to upload some documents, as fully described in the Call for Applications. The templates of some of these can be downloaded here:
- Statement of Commitment (96.19 kB)
- Work Plan Proposal (45.99 kB)
- CV in Europass format
When you’re ready to apply, click the “Apply here” button.