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Erasmus Mundus Groundwater and Global Change (GroundwatCh)
| Official name | Erasmus Mundus Groundwater and Global Change (GroundwatCh) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | Netherlands |
| Amount / funding | Erasmus Mundus scholarship: participation costs plus EUR 1,400 per month for 2 years |
| Deadline | 3 January 2027, 23:59 Dutch time (partner countries) / 7 February 2027, 23:59 Dutch time (programme countries); other funding submit and confirm by 15 April 2027 |
| Start date | September 2027 (per programme notices) |
| Minimum requirements | 2-year joint Master in Groundwater and Global Change; about 15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships per year (about 60 total across intakes 2024-2027); previous Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders ineligible; selection: 25 points degree and university ranking, 40 points relevant subjects plus prior Master plus years since graduation plus extra qualifications, 25 points motivation, 10 points two recommendation letters |
| Short description | GroundwatCh is a two-year Erasmus Mundus joint Master on groundwater and global change, with scholarships covering participation costs and EUR 1,400 per month. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: MSc · Funding type: full · Field: 06 Environment & Sustainability
Application checklist
- Application via the consortium application system before the scholarship deadline
- Two recommendation letters (10 of 100 selection points)
- Motivation statement (25 points)
- Degree and university-ranking documentation (25 points) and relevant subjects, prior Master, years since graduation and extra qualifications (40 points)
- English test uploaded by 1 February 2027 if the application was submitted before 3 January (per the how-to-apply page)
Application tips
- Mind the two deadlines: 3 January 2027 for partner countries and 7 February 2027 for programme countries — after those dates applications are considered for academic admission only
- Note previous Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders are ineligible
- Self-payers should note the visa deadline 30 April 2027 and no-visa deadline 31 July 2027 (per the how-to-apply page)
- Expect a shortlist of about 100 applicants
Tags
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.