Confederazione Veneziana sees the reward of research excellence as a primary objective.

The Research Grants Scheme aims to encourage excellence across the whole scientific field, in order to promote the advancement of sciences for the benefit of the public.

The scheme is currently targeting research projects undertaken by researchers of outstanding ability (but not only members of academia), within the areas of interest of Confederazione Veneziana. PhD research projects - leading to the award of a PhD degree - may also be considered at the discretion of the Awarding Committee.
The number of bursaries awarded each year will be at the absolute discretion of the Committee and will depend on the actual financial situation of the Fund. Preference will be given to applicants aiming to have publications (papers, books, submitted theses, etc.) arising from the funded research translated into Italian.

ELIGIBILITY: - candidates must be experienced researchers, but not only members of academia. Awards are not restricted in fact to academics; however, non-academic candidates must have some experience in advanced research. Candidates must normally be over age 30 on June 1st of the year in which the application is received. There is no upper age limit.

SUBJECT AREAS: - any subject relating to or connected with the mission, objectives and research areas of the Venezie Institute and/or the Venetian Heritage Society. Preference will be given to analyses of successful foreign cases and their practical implementation and adaptation to the Venetian situation. Other types of studies may also be considered at the discretion of the Committee. Please contact us by writing to grants(at)confederazioneveneziana.org - [replace (at) with the correct symbol to get a valid e-mail address].

ELIGIBLE COSTS: - grants are awarded for, or as a contribution towards, expenses such as consumables/stationery, photocopies, maps, photographic costs, visits to libraries and other sources of original material, translation costs. The Committee will not normally cover the cost of language courses, i.e. language tuition. The cost of attending conferences and the like will not be met. The purchase of books is not normally considered.

VALUE: - applications will be considered for grants from €250 up to a maximum amount of €2,000. Applicants should ensure that the cost estimates they draw up for this application are reasonable and realistic. The Committee will not award grants retrospectively, i.e. for expenses incurred before the decision of the Committee is known.

PARTIAL AWARDS: - Due to the large number of applications received the Committee often makes partial awards and reserves the right not to fund applications in full. If a partial award is made a grantee would be expected to raise the remainder of the sum required. If this is not possible the grant will not be paid. Requests for the maximum value of the grant have a greater chance of success if support has been obtained from other sources, so that the Fund is asked to make only a contribution.

LANGUAGE: - If research is to be carried out in foreign countries, special attention will be paid to the candidate's proficiency in the language.

CLOSING DATE: - no deadline. Applications are accepted all year round.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: - Once completed the application form should be sent (with the required attachments) to:
CONFEDERAZIONE VENEZIANA, Via Forcellini 265/B, (35128) Padova, VENEZIE, Northern Italy.

If you have any queries regarding the application please write to grants(at)confederazioneveneziana.org - [replace (at) with the correct symbol to get a valid e-mail address].

Download the Application Form

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We urgently need the support of individuals, foundations and businesses in order to increase the capital reserves of the 'Grants Fund' - for every €2,000 disbursed in grants, we need €60,000 of capital to provide the necessary income. Please consider Making a Donation to the Fund (however large or small) or Establishing a Prize (either to celebrate a special occasion or as a perpetual tribute to a loved one).