The UniCredit Foundation is committed to supporting the brightest academic talents in the fields of economics and finance. Our initiatives support European university students in the countries where we operate through scholarships, research grants and research awards. Our scholarships also finance the specialisation abroad of talented students by funding PhD programmes, Masters degrees and summer schools.
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Our achievements
€3.1m
Total donation in 202372
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initiativesWe award research grants to encourage the return and retention of skilled talents in Europe, while fostering a research environment that contributes to developments in the field of economics and finance. The Foundation’s efforts include funding initiatives such as top-up fellowships to make European
universities more competitive and aiding skilled economists to secure positions, supporting the job market in Europe.
Support for Study and Research
Our aim is to foster excellence in academia and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and expertise in economics and finance. Emphasising the vital role of research in society, the Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to support academic research and talent in Europe. In 2023, we supported six study initiatives, together worth €890,000, and 10 research initiatives with funding of €2,163,000. Our overall commitment comprised €3.1 million and benefited 72 recipients across the 16 initiatives.
Vocational school is one of the most fragile sectors of the Italian education system. Although in principle it prepares for early entry into the world of work, this transition often takes place with difficulty. With this project, we hope to offer students some more tools to guide them in their search for employment and to better enter the labour market.”
Chairman of Associazione Borsisti Marco Fanno