STARS Funding Programme at the University of Padua

26 Dhjetor 2024
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The University of Padua, Italy, offers an exciting opportunity for young researchers through its STARS (Supporting Talent in Research) programme, designed to support innovative research ideas with the potential to secure international funding, including the prestigious ERC grants. This initiative is open to researchers from all scientific areas and is an excellent avenue for those seeking to develop groundbreaking projects and establish themselves as leaders in their fields.

Funding Opportunities

The STARS grants provide support for research projects lasting 30 months, developed in one of the University of Padua’s 32 Departments. The programme includes the following categories:

  • STARS Starting Grants (StG): Targeting Principal Investigators (PIs) of any age and nationality who aim to establish their own research teams and launch independent activities. Applicants must have defended their first doctoral degree between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024.
  • STARS Consolidator Grants (CoG) and Wild Card Grants (WiC): Aimed at PIs who have already established research activities and seek to further consolidate their teams. Applicants for CoG must have defended their first doctoral degree between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019.

What is Offered

  • Research Budget:
    • Up to €100,000 for Social Sciences and Humanities.
    • Up to €175,000 for Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Life Sciences.
  • Fellowship:
    • Up to €105,000 gross for a 30-month duration (equivalent to approximately €30,000-42,000 per year).
    • Additional Mobility Allowance of €15,000 gross for researchers relocating from abroad.

Successful candidates will be fully supported in submitting an ERC application during or immediately after their STARS project, with the University of Padua as the host institution.

Evaluation Criteria

Projects will be assessed based on their innovation, ambition, and feasibility. Candidates will be recognized for their scientific skills, creativity, and commitment to advancing knowledge. The University of Padua seeks to foster excellence in research, offering a dynamic environment for researchers to thrive.

Deadline: March 21, 2025