1. Scholarships
  2. Scholarships in Italy

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.
  1. Scholarships
  2. Scholarships in Italy
Portrait of smiling chemist in laboratory
Scholarships awarded
161 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 over 130 scholarships in Italy to students attending ten high-ranking universities in STEM fields across the country, including the MEDTEC School - a six-year degree course run by Humanitas University and Politecnico di Milano - Bocconi University, the University of Milan “La Statale”, the universities of Bologna, Padua, Pavia, Trento, and Bari.

Explore the active calls and submit your application!

Fondazione - Orizzontale - 2

Master's Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology

University of Bologna

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: March 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

University of Bologna

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: March 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Master's Degree in Bioinformatics

University of Bologna

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: March 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Master's Program in Bioengineering

University of Padua

Number of scholarships: 3
Application deadline: March 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Msc in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine

University of Bari Aldo Moro

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: March 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Master’s Program in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology

University of Trento

Number of scholarships: 3
Application deadline: March 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Master Programme in Biomedical Omics

University of Milan

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: January 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

MEDTEC School

Humanitas University and Politecnico di Milano

Number of scholarships: 2
Application deadline: January 31st, 2026
Value: EUR 20,000 per year per student

Learn more

Master's Degree in Industrial Nanobiotechnologies for Pharmaceuticals

University of Pavia

Number of scholarships: 4
Application deadline: December 31st, 2025
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Master’s Program in Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies

University of Pavia

Number of scholarships: 4
Application deadline: December 31st, 2025
Value: EUR 15,000 per year per student

Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our scholarships? We’ve got answers.
Explore the FAQs and take the next step toward your future.

Explore more FAQs

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.

Discover more
Foto Articoli Sito - 25

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

Learn more
Foto Articoli Sito - 18

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

Learn more

Shaping the future of biotechnology: Maria Cristina Balestrucci’s new challenge

Learn more