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: €104,000
Funding available until September 30, 2026
Support students of the MERIT Master's program
Promote equality and excellence in the field of computer science
Students enrolled in the MERIT Master's program
UPC Manresa
Part of the MERIT project funded by the European Union
Addresses the shortage of professionals in AI and cybersecurity
Funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101083531
Scholarship type
Addresses critical skills gap in ICT
Supports high-quality education in digital areas
One-time funding opportunity with multiple modalities
Individuals (students)
Admission to the MERIT master's program
EU citizens or citizens of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Ukraine
Not specified
Gender equality and socioeconomic status are considered in evaluations
Machine Learning
Cybersecurity
Internet Connected Systems
Students of the MERIT master's program
Completion of the master's program
Scientific achievements related to the program
Not specified
Not specified
Total budget: €104,000
Tuition fees, living expenses, hardware/software purchases, scientific achievements, mobility stays
Funds disbursed semester-by-semester upon verification of eligibility
Applications accepted until June 1, 2026
Assessments for modalities will occur once per semester
Must comply with EU Funding Programmes 2021-2027 eligibility conditions
Cover letter, documentary evidence of situations described, proof of scientific achievements if applicable
Based on academic merit and gender/socioeconomic situation
Incompatible with other scholarships covering the same expenses