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Scholarships in Italy

The Dompé Foundation scholarships establisehd in Italy support students pursuing master's and PhDs degrees in STEM disciplines, with a particular focus on the life sciences. All the university courses handpicked by the Foundation for its scholarship program share a commitment to a multidisciplinary approach, cutting-edge technological education, and an international mindset.
Scholarships awarded
162 recipients
AY 2026/27 Scholarships Program
> 30 to be awarded
University network
13 institutions
Total investment in Euros
11.5 millions

Since its establishment in 2020, the Foundation has awarded more than 160 scholarships in Italy to students pursuing STEM degrees at leading universities across the country, including Humanitas University, Bocconi University, the Universities of Bologna, Padua, and Pavia, and the University of Naples Federico II.

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Master's Degree in Molecular and Computational Biology

University of Bologna

Number of scholarships: 4
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology

University of Bologna

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Master's Degree in Industrial Nanobiotechnologies for Pharmaceuticals

University of Pavia

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Master’s Program in Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies

University of Pavia

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Master's Program in Bioengineering

University of Padua

Number of scholarships: 3
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Master’s Program in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology

University of Trento

Number of scholarships: 3
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Master Programme in Biomedical Omics

University of Milan

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

MEDTEC School

Humanitas University and Politecnico di Milano

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: February 28th, 2027
Value: EUR 20,000 per year per student

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

University of Naples Federico II

Scholarships in memory of Luigi «Gino» Nicolais
Number of scholarships: 3
Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

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Our scholarship recipients are undertaking challenging academic degrees with motivation, passion, and ambition. From the role models that shaped their path to their aspirations for the future: we’ve sat down with each one of them to learn more about their inspiring journeys.

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Where scientific knowledge meets impact: Martina Tomei’s journey in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

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Advancing cancer research to change the future: Elia Franceschi’s dream

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Bridging Costa Rica and Europe through science: Priscilla Castro Vargas’ journey in bioinformatics