Erasmus Mundus International Master in Innovative Medicine Scholarship (IMIM) 2026/28

The International Master in Innovative Medicine (IMIM) is a two-year MSc program focused on translational biomedical research, aiming to train the next generation of leading scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Jointly organized by four top universities (the University of Groningen, Heidelberg University, the University of Tartu, and Uppsala University), it equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel across disciplines, sectors, and countries, with access to extensive academic and industry networks.

• Table of Content
• About Erasmus Mundus
• Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship

The scholarship covers: 

• Participation fees (EUR 4500 or EUR 9000 depending on country of origin). 
• A monthly allowance of EUR 1400.

Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship Qualification

• IMIM is a multi- and interdisciplinary programme that allows for applicants from many different academic backgrounds to gain access, provided that they have an excellent academic record and a passion for translational biomedical research. 
• A bachelor degree in one of the following (or closely related) fields: biochemistry; bioengineering; pharmaceutical sciences; biomedical sciences; genetics; molecular biology; biotechnology; medicine; dentistry; or similar. 
• A bachelor (or master) degree equivalent to a European undergraduate degree (of 180 ECTS) in terms of general end-level of the qualification as well as academic focus. 
• A proven record of academic/extra-curricular excellence: e.g. GPA; research experience. 
• A strong motivation to pursue a career incorporating translational, biomedical sciences and research. 
• A proven English proficiency in accordance with IMIM language requirements (please see below).
• Two reference forms using the IMIM format (please see below). Reference letters in other formats will not be accepted.
• If you have not yet graduated: You must submit your current transcripts, a statement of enrolment and confirmation of expected graduation. Addititonally, you need to submit a  list of courses yet to be completed. This list can be made by yourself. 

Note: No reminders will be sent for incomplete and/or insufficient applications.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship

• The University of Groningen serves as the coordinating institution for the IMIM programme, meaning all communication related to admissions and the selection procedure is handled by the University of Groningen. However, the admission procedure involves all four partner universities and applications are reviewed collaboratively. Each university follows the same application regulations for the IMIM programme.?
• The IMIM programme aims to select approximately 25 students per intake, though the final number may vary at the discretion of the IMIM consortium based on the number and quality of applications. The selection process is conducted through a ranking of applications followed by selection interviews.? 

Documents Required for Application

• Reference Form

  • You can download the template for the reference forms here. The use of this template is mandatory. Written reference letters in another format will not be accepted. 
  • The forms must be completed in English by the referees and submitted by the applicant within the application form before the application deadline.

Notes:

• You are required to submit two reference forms.
• References that do not adhere to the correct format cannot be accepted for the application. 

• PDF-Application Form

  • You can download the PDF-application form here. This form must be filled in and submitted together with the online application form. An upload option will be available in the online application form for this purpose.

Notes:

• Submitting this form is mandatory.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit IMIM webpage.