The European Research Council has released indicative dates for the 2027 ERC grant calls following the adoption of the ERC 2027 work program last month. The call dates generally have a closing time of 5:00 PM Brussels Time (CET/CEST) unless otherwise noted. Read the ERC 2027 work program For more information...
2026 Scientific Awards “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”, “Innovation that Speaks Italian” and “Science, She Says!”
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) announces the ninth edition of the “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” and “Innovation that Speaks Italian” Awards, and the fourth edition of the “Science, She Says!” Award. The “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” is awarded in...
DoD – CDMRP Medical Research Programs
Description: Managed by the US Department of Defense, the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs allocate over $1 billion annually to high-impact medical breakthroughs. These grants are fully open to academic and research institutions worldwide. Scope: Breast/prostate cancer, rare diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and trauma care. Application: 👉 APPLY NOW
Italy and the U.S. Grow Closer Through the Miami Scientific Italian Community
Maria Carmela Basile, Head of the CNR Tecnology Transfer Office, and MSIC President Fabio De Furia during a recent meeting at CNR headquarters. The National Research Council of Italy (CNR) is among the founding partners of the Miami Scientific Italian Community (MSIC), a bridge between Italy’s and the United States’...
DoE – Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Description: This continuous solicitation from the Department of Energy drives large-scale collaborative projects. It enables international researchers to co-develop projects and share computing or experimental infrastructure at US National Laboratories. Scope: High-energy particle physics, advanced computing, nuclear fusion, and materials science. Application: 👉 APPLY NOW
NSF – International Collaboration Supplements (OISE)
Description: Funded by the Office of International Science and Engineering, this program allows currently funded US principal investigators to request supplemental funds. These extensions are specifically dedicated to supporting joint activities with global partners. Scope: Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, advanced physics, and engineering. Application: 👉 APPLY NOW
NOAA – Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Description: NOAA’s annual BAA funds atmospheric and environmental research that cuts across traditional programs. It welcomes proposals from international consortia aiming to improve global environmental tech and observation. Scope: Oceanography, marine ecosystem monitoring, meteorology, and climate modeling. Application: 👉 APPLY NOW
ENEA and CNR Advance Smart Materials for Industrial Applications
Smart materials are materials that respond to external stimuli such as temperature, light, pressure, and electric or magnetic fields. By reacting to these environmental changes, they can modify their size, stiffness, shape, or other physical properties, enabling the development of innovative and dynamic products. In the medical field, for example,...
ICoN Scholarships 2026-2027: An Opportunity to Study Italian Language and Culture Online
ICoN Consortium Opens Applications for the 2026–2027 Academic Year The ICoN Consortium (Italian Culture on the Net) has officially opened applications for the 2026–2027 academic year, offering 3 semester-based scholarships providing partial coverage of tuition fees for the Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture. The degree program is delivered...
Teodoro Valente Space Day
The Teodoro Valente Space Day is the annual Italian Space Day celebration organized in the United States by the Miami Scientific Italian Community (MSIC) and the California Scientific Italian Community (CSIC) in recognition of Italy’s National Space Day. Beginning in 2026, the two organizations have dedicated all future editions of the event to Professor Teodoro Valente, honoring his extraordinary contribution...