Erasmus Mundus NOHA master’s in humanitarian action: €1,400 a month for up to 24 months, study at two European universities, scholarship applications by 15 December

The Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) consortium, with funding support from the European Union Erasmus Mundus programme, has announced the call for applications for its Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action. The multidisciplinary postgraduate degree covers 120 ECTS credits across a two-year study track.

Selected scholarship recipients receive a monthly stipend of 1,400 euros for up to 24 months to support travel, visa, installation, and living expenses. The deadline to submit scholarship applications for this cohort is 15 December 2026.

What is funded

The grant provides an Erasmus Mundus scholarship valued at 1,400 euros per month for up to 24 months. This financial support is designed to cover mandatory travel, visa processing, installation fees, and general living costs associated with the programme.

The scholarship funds participation in the 2027-2029 master’s cohort across a network of European partner institutions. Participating delivering universities include Aix-Marseille, Malta, Groningen, Bochum, Deusto, University College Dublin, Warsaw, and Uppsala. The third semester supports either an internship or a regional study period hosted at a partner university outside Europe.

Who can apply

The call is open to individual applicants globally who are working or intend to work in the field of humanitarian action. Admission is granted regardless of the applicant’s race, religion, age, or geographical background.

Candidates are evaluated based on the academic quality of their education and their professional background. Additional evaluation factors include demonstrated engagement with humanitarian issues, linguistic abilities, and multicultural sensitivity.

Conditions and requirements

Students are required to fulfill the mandatory mobility element by studying in at least two different European countries within the consortium. Partner universities integrate the joint curriculum while maintaining their institutional academic traditions.

Practical tip. Align your application materials closely with the core competency clusters outlined by the consortium, notably strategic operational management, cross-cultural sensitivity, and practical knowledge of international humanitarian principles. Providing concrete examples of dealing with complex emergency settings or multidisciplinary teamwork will strengthen your candidacy.

How to apply

Applicants must complete the unified application process through the online application form managed by the NOHA consortium. All requested documentation and application sections must be fully completed before submission.

The formal scholarship application deadline is 15 December 2026. Submissions will be evaluated through a competitive selection process agreed upon by the participating member universities.

Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: nohanet.org.