Before applying, we strongly advise you to read the information below carefully.

Application Timeline
For scholarship applicants, the application portal will open from 21 October 2025 to 16 January 2026. You can expect a response by mid-March.

Non-scholarship applicants can access the application portal from 1 February to 31 March 2026. You can expect a response by mid-April.

Once the application portal opens, we encourage you to begin your application promptly to ensure all required documents are submitted by the deadline. Please note that there will be no further calls for applications.

Important: Uni Assist Deadlines
For your application, please also mind the Uni Assist deadlines for your evaluation reports:

• Scholarship applicants: 2 January 2026
• Self-funded applicants: 9 March 2026

Please make sure to submit your documents to Uni Assist within the respective deadlines to ensure your application can be processed on time.

If you receive and accept an offer, you must apply for your visa immediately, should you require one.

Submit your application to the SPOT Programme exclusively through our application portal; email applications are not accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent one will be reviewed; all previous submissions (complete or incomplete) will be disregarded in the selection process.

Please ensure you submit all required documents, including the following:

• Diploma Certificate, including a certified English translation
• Diploma Supplement listing all courses completed and grades received, along with a certified English translation
• Evaluation report issued by UniAssist as verification of your eligibility for admission
• English Language Certificate: Submit proof of a minimum C1 level (recognised are proctored exams from Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, or CAE) or confirmation from your university that English was your language of instruction
• Curriculum Vitae: Highlight your studies, volunteering, and extracurricular activities that are relevant to the programme.
• Copy of Passport: Your passport details will only be accessible to the SPOT Admissions Committee and are required for enrolment purposes.
• Proof of Residency: If your nationality differs from your country of residence, include this documentation for scholarship allocation purposes.
• Proof of Study: If currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s programme, include confirmation of enrolment and your expected graduation date.
• Proof of Employment: For employed applicants, provide details about your employer. Note that SPOT is a full-time programme.
• SPOT Application Form:
  • Describe any relevant experiences such as 1) Internship/Work/Training, 2) Volunteering/Advocacy/Civic Engagement, and 3) Scientific Publications
  • If applicable, indicate your preferred scholarship type
  • If you are a special needs applicant, indicate this, but DO NOT upload any related documentation via Uni-Assist

Note: Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be forwarded to the SPOT Consortium for review.

For any questions or further information about the programme, please feel free to reach out at contact@spot-psychology.eu.

We look forward to receiving your application!