2025 Research Grant on Education

Target
Students and researchers
Date
16 December 2025 - 2 April 2026

UniCredit Foundation announces the launch of the 4th edition of the “Research Grant on Education” competition.

The call is open to researchers of any nationality and university, holding a Ph.D. in Economics or related fields. The goal is to support academic research projects that contribute to improving education in countries within the UniCredit perimeter, promoting rigorous and innovative studies capable of addressing the most pressing challenges in the educational field.

Grant Details
UniCredit Foundation will award one research grant to projects that generate knowledge with a lasting impact on education. Methodological diversity, multidisciplinary teams, and collaboration with communities and educational practices are strongly encouraged.
Priority will be given to research focused on students aged 11 to 19 (lower and upper secondary school).

  • Total amount: €200,000 (gross)

  • Duration: 3 years

Key Dates

  • Application submission deadline: 2 April 2026, by 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET)

  • Announcement of winners: by 15 May 2026


UniCredit Foundation announces the launch of the 4th edition of the “Research Grant on Education” competition.

The call is open to researchers of any nationality and university, holding a Ph.D. in Economics or related fields. The goal is to support academic research projects that contribute to improving education in countries within the UniCredit perimeter, promoting rigorous and innovative studies capable of addressing the most pressing challenges in the educational field.

Grant Details
UniCredit Foundation will award one research grant to projects that generate knowledge with a lasting impact on education. Methodological diversity, multidisciplinary teams, and collaboration with communities and educational practices are strongly encouraged.
Priority will be given to research focused on students aged 11 to 19 (lower and upper secondary school).

  • Total amount: €200,000 (gross)

  • Duration: 3 years

Key Dates

  • Application submission deadline: 2 April 2026, by 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET)

  • Announcement of winners: by 15 May 2026