Scholarship
Call for Expressions of Interest // 2026 edition
The Consumer Empowerment Project (CEP) Scholarship Initiative is a groundbreaking project designed to ignite academic interest in consumer rights, within the context of the green and digital transition. This initiative provides research grants to exceptional Ph.D. students eager to advance the field of consumer rights. We invite public and private universities in the European Economic Area (EEA) to express their interest in participating in this transformative project.
Project Overview
The CEP Scholarship Initiative encompasses the following essential components:
Research Grants:
The project will award research grants in the European Economic Area (EEA) with the primary objective of supporting Ph.D. students in their research endeavors focused on EU consumer rights, AI and digital transformation. Participating universities will be entrusted with the task of selecting eligible Ph.D. students who meet the project’s criteria and awarding them the research grant.
Scholarship Funding:
A total budget of EUR 60,000 has been allocated for a minimum of 2 scholarships. Each grant can have a maximum value of EUR 30,000. The grant will be disbursed to the university, which will then assign the grant to the selected Ph.D. student.
Research Publications
The project will support the creation of tangible outputs to showcase the work of scholarship recipients and contribute to the field of EU consumer rights. This includes the publication of research papers, articles, and case studies, promoting knowledge dissemination and enriching academic discourse.
Expressions of Interest
We invite public and private universities in the European Economic Area (EEA) to express their interest in joining the Consumer Empowerment Project (CEP) Scholarship Initiative. By participating in this initiative, your institution will play a pivotal role in advancing consumer rights research, fostering academic excellence, and empowering Ph.D. students to contribute to the digital transition.
To express your institution’s interest, please fill the form below by September 30, 2026.
We eagerly anticipate collaborations with visionary institutions dedicated to empowering the next generation of researchers in EU consumer rights.
For inquiries or additional information, please contact hello@cep-project.org