FIPDes scholarship 2027 offers selected students participation-cost coverage, including tuition and insurance, plus €1,400 monthly for up to 24 months. Applications for the 2027–2029 Food Innovation and Product Design intake close on 25 January 2027 at 14:00 CET.
The scholarship competition is part of the programme application. Before preparing your documents, check that your academic background fits the course and that you can take part in international study mobility.
Open the official FIPDes 2027 application
FIPDes scholarship 2027: what the award covers
Erasmus Mundus scholarships return to FIPDes from the 2027–2029 cohort. Awards are open to all nationalities, subject to competitive selection and geographical balance. The monthly allowance contributes to travel, visas, settling-in and living expenses. These are included in the allowance rather than separate guaranteed payments on top. Programme admission does not guarantee a scholarship.
Prepare a personal budget before accepting any offer. Include costs that may arise before the first payment, and check the written award conditions for payment timing and documentation. Use realistic figures for your own situation. Avoid assuming that a standard monthly award will leave the same amount of spare money in every study location.
If you would only be able to enrol with scholarship support, make that part of your own decision planning. Do not commit to travel or accommodation on the expectation that an application will be successful.
Who can apply for FIPDes?
Applicants need a relevant BSc or equivalent of at least 180 ECTS, normally three years of study. Eligible backgrounds include food science and technology, biotechnology, process engineering, biochemistry, nutrition and related food disciplines with the required scientific foundation. English at B2 level or accepted equivalent evidence is required. The official pages explain recognised tests and exemptions. Previous Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients should check the programme’s one-award restriction.
Read the full criteria alongside your transcript. A degree title alone may not show the depth of your preparation. Identify relevant modules and projects so that you can explain what you studied without exaggerating the coverage of your course. Where equivalence or language evidence is uncertain, seek clarification from the programme before relying on an assumption.
Show how your background connects to food innovation
Make a short working list of your strongest academic and practical examples. For each one, note the problem, the methods you used, your own contribution and what the experience taught you. Then compare that list with the current programme content.
For example, you might have investigated a processing problem, compared product characteristics or analysed evidence about nutrition. Explain the work you actually completed. A clear account of a modest project is more useful than a broad claim that you can solve every problem in the food sector.
When discussing future interests, choose a question specific enough to explain. Consider which skills you need to develop and how they connect to the work you hope to do. Keep your career plans realistic and personal. Generic statements about wanting an international degree give the reader little evidence of why this course is a good match.
How to prepare the application
Applications use the official AgroParisTech platform. The process requests academic documents, a CV, motivation letter, language evidence, residence evidence and two references. Scholarship consideration is requested within the programme application. Follow the current instructions for translations, referee uploads and final validation.
- Read the form first. Make a checklist of its questions and attachments before starting lengthy answers.
- Organise academic evidence. Use clear filenames and check that every transcript page is readable.
- Choose suitable referees. Ask people who can discuss your work in detail and confirm they have time to respond.
- Write a focused motivation letter. Connect your preparation, learning goals and programme interest without repeating your entire CV.
- Review the complete file. Check names, dates, translations and consistency before final submission.
Keep a separate copy of your draft answers and a simple record of what remains outstanding. Where someone else must upload a document, leave enough time for reminders and technical issues. Check the platform for completion rather than assuming that a requested reference has already arrived.
Prepare for international study
Physical mobility between countries is a compulsory part of FIPDes. Read the current mobility rules and study options carefully when deciding whether the programme fits your circumstances.
Consider the practical effects of changing location during your studies, including accommodation, travel arrangements and any personal commitments. Look at the academic content of each option before focusing on the destination. Your preference should be connected to what you want to learn, while allowing for the programme’s allocation rules.
Before you submit
Use the official current intake page, confirm that your application has been validated, and retain the acknowledgement. Revisit the scholarship conditions before accepting an offer. The preparation tips above are editorial advice, not additional selection requirements.
For a different study level, compare our CRG paid doctoral research guide.
Official sources
- Scholarship coverage
- Current application calendar
- Eligibility and selection
- Application documents and instructions
Checked on 9 November 2026. Opportunities Feed is an independent publisher. The FIPDes consortium determines admission, scholarship awards and study arrangements.
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