Through the call for proposals STARS Grants 2019 the University of Padova financially supports individual research projects without any predetermined priority for the duration of two years. Candidates may apply in one of the 25 scientific research areas corresponding to the three ERC research domains: PE – Physical Sciences and Engineering, LS – Life Sciences, SH – Social Sciences and Humanities.

Programme objectives
The main goal is to increase the participation of the University in international competitive calls, specifically the ERC ones: STARS GRANTS 2019 grantees are committed to submitting an ERC application.
Scientific excellence will be the sole criterion to evaluate proposals.

Agencies Involved: University of Padova

Key Dates: Applications are typically due in April of each year

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