Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

UPC-MERIT Scholarship for master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet Connected Systems

Funded by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total funding amount: €104,000

Funding available until September 30, 2026

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Support students of the MERIT Master's program

Promote equality and excellence in the field of computer science

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Students enrolled in the MERIT Master's program

UPC Manresa

Grant Program Context and History

Part of the MERIT project funded by the European Union

Addresses the shortage of professionals in AI and cybersecurity

Funding Source and Type

Funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101083531

Scholarship type

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses critical skills gap in ICT

Supports high-quality education in digital areas

Grant Frequency

One-time funding opportunity with multiple modalities

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Individuals (students)

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Admission to the MERIT master's program

Geographic Location Requirements

EU citizens or citizens of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Ukraine

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Not specified

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Gender equality and socioeconomic status are considered in evaluations

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Machine Learning

Cybersecurity

Internet Connected Systems

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Students of the MERIT master's program

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Completion of the master's program

Scientific achievements related to the program

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Not specified

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Total budget: €104,000

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Tuition fees, living expenses, hardware/software purchases, scientific achievements, mobility stays

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Funds disbursed semester-by-semester upon verification of eligibility

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines

Applications accepted until June 1, 2026

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Assessments for modalities will occur once per semester

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with EU Funding Programmes 2021-2027 eligibility conditions

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Cover letter, documentary evidence of situations described, proof of scientific achievements if applicable

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Based on academic merit and gender/socioeconomic situation

Special Considerations

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with other scholarships covering the same expenses

Grant Details

scholarship machine learning cybersecurity education EU funding digital skills higher education student support
UPC-MERIT Scholarship for master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet Connected Systems Open Call 2025
10445COMPETITIVE_CALLen
DIGITAL-2021-SKILLS-01-SPECIALISED
INDIVIDUAL
EU IS NO LI UA
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
IDEA
0-10
SDG4
FUNDING
None
104000.00
None
3500.00
EUR
100.00
May 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
July 2025 and February 2026