Erasmus Mundus Response-Able Joint Master Scholarship 2027-2029

Response_Able Futures is a two-year, joint MFA (Master of Fine Arts) programme in Design and Health_Care; created to tackle growing global challenges: socioeconomic shifts, digital transformation, ageing populations, and a rising need for inclusive health services. As an Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme, students study in three countries over the course of two years and the programme engages three central themes: designing with care communities, designing for care communication, and understanding care systems.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 20, 2027
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorErasmus Mundus
• City to studySheffield
• School to studySheffield Hallam University
• Course to studyFine Art
• Eligible CountryBelgium , Portugal , United Kingdom

Benefits

• This scholarship has a value of EUR 1400 per month, for a total duration of 24 months.
• For these students, the tuition fee is waived.
• The scholarship can cover the living costs incurred by the student, including travel, visa, installation, house-rent and other living costs.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate for the Response_Able Futures MFA programme is a recent (or soon to be) graduate who holds a bachelor's degree in a design-related field.
• They should be passionate about utilising their design skills to create a more equitable and inclusive world but they do not have to have any specific prior knowledge or experience within design for healthcare.
• The programme welcomes students with diverse cultural and academic experience, though students must also be able to be respectful of their fellow students regardless of their beliefs or cultural backgrounds.
• The programme seeks individuals who are eager to engage with complex challenges, both locally and internationally and possess a strong desire to develop their skills as empathetic and confident social change makers.
• Applicants must be willing to travel, be communicative and open to working in a team while also be open for giving and receiving critical feedback.
• The programme is looking for future care design leaders who are driven by a desire to make a positive social impact and are eager to connect with a global network of like-minded individuals striving for design equity and improved healthcare services and products. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

School to Study

• Luca School of Arts, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Aveiro (UA)

Selection Process

The student selection is organised transparently, impartially and equitably. All eligible candidates who submitted the required documentation and are eligible according to the academic requirements are ranked according to the following criteria:

• Academic ability based on previous university results, certificates, and qualifications.
• Sufficient design skills for graduate studies, demonstrated through a portfolio and poster submission.
• Motivation for the program, link to prior studies, work experience, and career goals, assessed through the application process.
• English proficiency, evaluated through provided proof, written skills as seen through the written components.

The above criteria are used to rank applicants and make a selection for the second round interview process. Applicants who do not qualify for the interview will be informed by email. A maximum of 60 applicants will be invited for a 15-20 minute online interview.

• Interview criteria will emphasise English communication skills, especially the applicant’s ability to think quickly, reflect critically, and engage with topics discussed during the interview and in their motivation materials.
• An identification document. This must be an official document that includes a photograph and personal details, such as first name, surname, and date and place of birth, all in English (as in passports). (pdf)
• A recent headshot photograph. (jpg)
• Proof of your current residence. You will need to provide one of the following documents: a residence certificate (a proof of address) that is no more than 12 months old. It can be issued by your local town/city hall, a certificate from your employer or institution confirming your place of work, study, or training or a utility bill showing your home address.

Application Documents

The following documents are required, you can find specific details about each requirement below. Specific details for the admission process are updated each year.

• Educational documents (diploma and transcripts) (pdf)
• Proof of English proficiency (pdf)
• Identification Documents (pdf/jpg)
• Written Reflection Statement (text placed in the application portal)
• Poster Presentation (pdf)
• Portfolio Selection (pdf)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Erasmus Mundus on luca-school-of-arts.dreamapply.com to apply

• Everyone who applies for the program is automatically considered for this scholarship, but not all who are accepted into the programme will receive one.

Formore information, kindly visit Erasmus Mundus scholarship webpage.