What the funding covers
- A full fee waiver. Self-funded students pay €4,000 a year.
- €1,400 a month for 24 months, up to €33,600, for travel, visa and living costs.
- Up to 80 Erasmus Mundus scholarships over four intakes, plus at least 40 industry scholarships of €20,000.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Fees (€8,000 for two years) | Waived for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month |
| Sworn translations | You |
Who can apply
- Students from all over the world.
- A bachelor's of at least 180 ECTS in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, materials science, materials process engineering or electrochemistry modelling. Other backgrounds are considered if compatible. Final-year students must graduate before 1 June.
- English: a certificate from your university that your studies were taught in English, or IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 87, Cambridge B2 First or a CEFR B2 certificate. Other tests are not accepted.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Passport or ID
- Certified transcripts with sworn English translations
- Europass CV, two pages maximum
- Two recommendation letters on the template
- English certificate or medium-of-instruction letter
- Video, two minutes maximum
How to apply
- Apply online from 9 November 2026 at 14:00 to 26 January 2027 at 12:00, Paris time.
- Upload your passport, certified transcripts translated into English by a sworn translator, a Europass CV of up to two pages, two recommendation letters on the programme's template, your English certificate and a video of up to two minutes.
- Results come as main, reserve and non-selected lists.
Before you apply: things to know
- The programme calls its dates indicative, and one of its pages misprints the closing year as 2026. Apply well before 26 January 2027.
- A medium-of-instruction letter from a Ghanaian or Nigerian university meets the English requirement.
- Students without a scholarship get €2,300 towards mobility and visas.
Common questions
When is the i-MESC deadline?
Applications open on 9 November 2026 and close on 26 January 2027 at 12:00 Paris time; the programme calls these dates indicative.
Which degrees qualify for i-MESC?
Chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, materials science, materials process engineering or electrochemistry modelling, with at least 180 ECTS.
Does i-MESC accept a medium-of-instruction letter?
Yes. A certificate from your university that your studies were taught in English meets the requirement.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 26, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Nov 3, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 17, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Dec 1, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 15, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 29, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 12, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 19, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 26, 2027Deadline