The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation supports and encourages study and research activities carried out by Italian and foreign researchers, teachers, experts, personalities and cultural operators in Italy and abroad.
The main aim of the grant is to encourage the development of strategic partnerships, cultural and scientific projects between foreign and Italian institutions in the medium and long term.
Eligible persons:
– Foreign researchers, professors, experts, personalities and cultural operators invited to spend a period of stay at Italian universities or cultural institutions for study or research. The grant is paid as a lump sum and covers up to 8 days of activity in Italy (for a maximum amount of 906 euros);
– Italian researchers, teachers, experts, personalities and cultural operators invited to spend a period of stay at foreign universities or cultural institutions for study or research. The grant is paid exclusively for partial coverage (to the extent of 80%) of travel expenses. The mission cannot take place in more than one country and the invitation abroad cannot be bound to the disbursement of the contribution.
Procedures for requesting contributions and for their disbursement:
Deadline: all documents must be sent by Consulates to MAECI no later than November 14, 2023. It is not possible to pay contributions for missions that will take place after this date.