{"id":4078,"date":"2026-08-14T15:21:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambtallinn.esteri.it\/?p=4078"},"modified":"2026-08-14T15:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:23:21","slug":"farnesina-awards-2026-applications-now-open-for-researchers-start-ups-and-young-female-researchers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambtallinn.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2026\/08\/farnesina-awards-2026-applications-now-open-for-researchers-start-ups-and-young-female-researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"FARNESINA AWARDS 2026: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR RESEARCHERS, START-UPS AND YOUNG FEMALE RESEARCHERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is launching the ninth edition of the <strong>\u201cPremio Farnesina \u2013 Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award\u201d<\/strong> and the <strong>\u201cL\u2019innovazione che parla italiano\u201d<\/strong> Award, as well as the fourth edition of the <strong>\u201cScience, She Says!\u201d<\/strong> Award. These three initiatives recognise excellence in scientific research and innovation on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Italy in Tallinn invites interested applicants in Estonia to consult the relevant calls for applications and submit their applications in accordance with the eligibility criteria and procedures set out in each call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Premio Farnesina \u2013 Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 edition, the award is open to <strong>Italian researchers under the age of 40<\/strong> who have distinguished themselves abroad for their scientific achievements.<\/p>\n<p>The winner will receive funding for a <strong>three-month research stay at an Italian research institution<\/strong>, to be completed within 12 months of the selection, as well as a diploma and commemorative plaque.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cL\u2019innovazione che parla italiano\u201d Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The award is dedicated to <strong>technology start-ups founded by Italian citizens and operating abroad<\/strong>, with a strong focus on innovation.<\/p>\n<p>The winning start-up will be invited to present its innovation at the Conference of Scientific and Space Attach\u00e9s and Agricultural Experts, to be held in Reggio Calabria in November, and will receive a diploma and commemorative plaque.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cScience, She Says!\u201d Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now in its fourth edition, the award is open to <strong>young female researchers under the age of 40 from outside Italy<\/strong> who have distinguished themselves through excellence in their scientific work.<\/p>\n<p>The winners will receive a diploma and commemorative plaque.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline and further information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants are encouraged to consult the <strong>calls for applications attached to this notice<\/strong> for full details on eligibility requirements, supporting documents and application procedures.<\/p>\n<p>For applications submitted through the Embassy of Italy in Tallinn, the <strong>deadline is 20 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, please contact the relevant office at <strong>tallinn.culturale@esteri.it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attachments<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call for Applications \u2013 Premio Farnesina \u2013 Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award<\/li>\n<li>Call for Applications \u2013 \u201cL\u2019innovazione che parla italiano\u201d Award<\/li>\n<li>Call for Applications \u2013 \u201cScience, She Says!\u201d Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is launching the ninth edition of the \u201cPremio Farnesina \u2013 Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award\u201d and the \u201cL\u2019innovazione che parla italiano\u201d Award, as well as the fourth edition of the \u201cScience, She Says!\u201d Award. 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