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Award for Italian researchers and startups operating abroad

Call for applications

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced the second annual Award for Italian researchers and startups operating abroad.

The award includes two categories:

  • The “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize an eminent Italian scientist who, in performing his/her research abroad, has made a remarkable contribution to the advancement of science and technology, thus improving Italy’s S&T relations with foreign countries and International Organizations;
  • The “Innovation that speaks Italian” award to recognize the highly innovative value of technology Startups, operating abroad and founded by Italian citizens.

The deadline for applications is October 27, 2017.

The award, which consists of a medal and a diploma from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will be given in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2018 during the Conference of Italian Scientific Attachés.

To read the full text of the announcements, for information about admission requirements and on how to apply click here:

Ricercatori – “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”

Start up – “L’innovazione che parla italiano”