Ladoscholar: If you care about protecting biodiversity and want a funded degree that takes you across Europe, GLOBE deserves a place on your shortlist. It’s an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management, funded by the European Union.
It’s a two-year, 120-credit programme taught in Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal and Italy, with up to 25 students selected for this cohort. You’ll build skills in conservation, ecological governance and solving global change problems.
The funding is generous. You get a full tuition and university fee waiver, a €1,400 monthly living allowance, and support for travel, visa fees and installation costs. It’s open to applicants of every nationality.
Here’s what I want you to know before you start: Erasmus Mundus scholarships go to a subset of the students admitted to the programme. Getting a place doesn’t guarantee funding, so put real effort into the scholarship side of your application.
Eligibility
Here’s what you need:
- A bachelor’s degree worth at least 180 ECTS credits.
- A relevant subject: biology, agriculture or environmental sciences, forestry, earth and environmental geography, natural resources, or an equivalent degree.
- English at B2 level or higher: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72 is accepted. Some applicants are exempt based on nationality or the language of their degree.
- Any nationality.
How to Apply
- Start with the programme’s own page. Each Erasmus Mundus programme runs its own applications and picks its own scholarship holders, so there’s no central form to hunt for.
- Complete the Stage 1 online application.
- Ask to be considered for the scholarship. Make sure you indicate that you want Erasmus Mundus funding. Don’t skip this.
- Sort out your English evidence early. If you need a test, book it now.
- Tell one clear story. Link your studies, experience and goals to biodiversity and conservation.
- Submit early. There’s no application fee, so there’s no reason to wait.
How I’d make my application stand out:
- Show hands-on experience: fieldwork, lab projects, internships or volunteering.
- Explain why studying in several countries matters to you, not just why you like Europe.
- Name a specific environmental problem you want to tackle.
- Connect your plans to a career or community you’ll return to.
Key Dates
- 4 January 2027: Deadline for the 2027/29 intake.
- Autumn 2027: The programme begins.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Transcripts and degree certificate
- Proof of English proficiency
- Reference letters
- Passport or ID
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Looking for a separate scholarship form. Funding is part of the programme application.
- Forgetting to request scholarship consideration. If you don’t ask, you won’t be considered.
- Assuming admission means funding. Only some admitted students receive a scholarship.
- Applying with the wrong background. Check that your degree fits the qualifying fields.
- Leaving English tests late. Test dates fill up and results take time.
- Writing a generic letter. Name the problems, skills and places that matter to you.
- Waiting until the last week. Portals slow down near deadlines.
