Election Research Scholarship Launch

Applications are now open for the 2026 Election Research Scholarship, a 1,000€ award supporting original research on electoral processes, democratic participation, and institutional transparency.

This scholarship supports early-career researchers, graduate students, and independent scholars working on topics such as voter behavior, election administration, campaign information, turnout, disinformation, inclusion, and public trust in democratic institutions.

The selected researcher will receive a one-time award of 1,000€ to support research time, fieldwork, data access, or dissemination. The final output may take the form of a research brief, policy memo, or concise paper with practical recommendations.

Key details

• Award amount: 1,000€ one-time scholarship.
• Research theme: Electoral processes and democratic integrity.
• Format: Online application.

Eligibility

• Open to graduate students, post-doctoral students, early-career researchers, and independent scholars with a clear research proposal.
• Applicants should show interest or experience in democracy, elections, governance, political science, law, public policy, or data analysis.
• Selection will be based on relevance, originality, methodological clarity, feasibility, and public usefulness.

Application materials

• Full name and email address.
• Institutional affiliation or independent researcher status.
• Project title.
• Short proposal summary.
• CV or resume.
• Writing sample or prior research example.

Timeline

• Launch date: May 09, 2026.
• Application deadline: May 23, 2026.
• Review period: May 26, 2026.
• Award notice: May 30, 2026.

How to apply
Submit your application through the online form and include a short summary of your proposed research. Applications must be complete and received before the deadline.

FAQ
Can applicants from outside the EU apply? Yes, if the call is intended to be international.

Can the scholarship be shared by a team? Yes, if your organization allows joint proposals. The page should clarify whether the award is paid to one lead applicant or split across the team.

Can this announcement be shared on social media? Yes. this page works well for being shared on social media.