FIFA Research Scholarship

  1. 1 Candidate’s details
  2. 2 Reseach project details
  3. 3 Project summary
  4. 4 Budget request
  5. 5 Supporting documentation
  6. 6 Submit application

Candidate’s details

In case of a group submission (see section 3.2 of the regulations), the following fields must be filled in for the other participants as well.

Project leader

Please insert your complete address – street name and number, ZIP code, City, Country
Please insert City and Country
Max 100 characters
Maximum length: 300 words
Candidate’s details 2
Please insert your complete address – street name and number, ZIP code, City, Country
Please insert City and Country
Max 100 characters
Please stay as short as possible and give only a couple of items.
 

Reseach project details

Max 100 characters
Please consider section 3.4 of the regulations
Please consider section 3.4 of the regulations
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See section 4.3 of the regulations
Included for the former João Havelange Scholarship.
If you applied more that once, please indicate the most recent application year.
Please stay as short as possible and give only a couple of items.
 

Project summary

maximum length : 600 words
 

Budget request

The candidate must carefully read section 4.3 of the regulations to check the approved and non-approved expenses. Please indicate each item in a concise manner and provide the amount in USD.

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Supporting documentation

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Please upload all mandatory documents under this menu - see section 4.1 of the Regulations. They will automatically be sent with the electronic application you have just filled out. Please be aware that, if any of these documents are missing, the application will not be considered as valid. These documents must be saved in separated PDF format files on your computer and then uploaded under the relevant field in this menu – please follow the instructions given for the respective fields.

Please upload a PDF file (max length of 3 pages). In case of a group application, a CV is needed from each applicant.

Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Please upload a PDF file – with a scanned ID or passport copy (which includes date of birth). In case of a group application, a copy is needed from each applicant.

Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Please upload a PDF file – the document must be drafted on official letterhead paper and signature is required. In case of a group application, one document is needed from each applicant.

Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Please upload a PDF file. Listing of major previous publications (maximum one page) – for group applications, copies for each applicant must be submitted.

Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Please upload a PDF file. The recommendation letters must clearly indicate why the proposed research project is relevant to the FIFA Research Scholarship objectives as per section 2 of the Regulations. The letters should also address the methodology, the choice of the topic, the candidate’s skills and previous achievements and the candidate’s ability to successfully complete projects.
If a candidate has already applied for a FIFA Research Scholarship, the recommendation letters must be new and the author must justify his/her support in regard to the new application.
The recommendation letters must be drafted on official letterhead paper and signature is required. The recommendation letters must not be older than 6 months from submission deadline.

Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

If a football organisation supports the research project, a third non-mandatory supporting letter from the football family (any sport organisation linked with football) can also be submitted. Please upload a PDF file. The support letter must not be older than 6 months from submission deadline.

Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

The research project must address the following points:

  • Introduction and theoretical framework/key concepts;
  • State of the field and literature review, including bibliography;
  • Research questions and hypothesis;
  • Planned methodology and schedule/timeframe;
  • Research rationale;
  • Expected results.

The length of the Research Project must be between 3500 and 5500 words.

Files must be less than 9 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
 

Submit application

You are about to submit your application form for the FIFA Research Scholarship. Please ensure that you have completed all the required fields and uploaded all the mandatory documents. When ready, please press the "Submit" button. If you have forgotten to fill out a mandatory field, it will be highlighted so that you can see where it is located in the application form. The completed application file (personal and project data + supporting documentation) will automatically be transmitted to CIES. Please note that once you have pressed the "Submit" button, you can no longer modify any data or documents. After clicking submit, you will receive a confirmation email.