Erasmus+ Summer 2026 Graduate Student Exchange Scholarship - Politecnico di Torino (PoliTO)

Erasmus+ Summer 2026 Graduate Student Exchange Scholarship - Politecnico di Torino (PoliTO)

This fund is open to one graduate student from Ontario Tech University interested in pursuing study abroad at Politecnico di Torino (PoliTO), Italy.

Application deadline: November 4, 2025 - extended November 7, 2025.

Duration: 4 months

Requirements: Master’s or PhD student traveling to work on a final project or conduct research in one of the following subject areas:
Automotive Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering for Industry 4.0
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering

For this application students must identify a PoliTo host supervisor via the PoliTo research database available at this link: https://www.polito.it/en/research using keywords related to their research topic. The International Office will help confirm the supervisor’s acceptance once the application is received.

Funding: Total amount of scholarship: €4.788
• Travel grant: €1.188
• Individual support: €900 per month

Dates: Spring 2026 (estimated February 23 to July 23, 2026).

Note:
• There are four spots available, but only one scholarship. If not selected, students wishing to study at Politecnico di Torino to complete their research work must cover their own expenses.
• Selected students may apply for the Ontario Tech Education Exchange Scholarship (OTEES), with funding up to CAD $1,000. Details available at this link: https://safa.ontariotechu.ca/awards-bursaries-and-scholarships/scholarships/index.php#accordion4
• The Erasmus scholarship is paid via bank transfer after the student arrives in Torino and completes required paperwork (typically within a month). Students must cover travel and accommodation costs upfront. The scholarship is disbursed in two installments: 70% at the start and 30% at the end of the mobility.
• Student completing their final project/thesis will not be bound by the host university program syllabus. The content and the schedule of activities will require approval from the home supervisor.
• This funding opportunity is being promoted in accordance with the Erasmus+ requirements.