Offers Board
Research Grants for Young Talents – Marche Region
The Career Service of the University of Macerata announces the publication of the public call "Marche for Young People – Research Grants for Young Talents", promoted by the Marche Region under the PR Marche ESF+ 2021–2027 programme.
The initiative is aimed at unemployed graduates residing in the Marche Region and seeks to facilitate their entry into the labour market through research and on-the-job training opportunities hosted by companies, professional firms, and associations operating within the region.
The research grants have a duration of 12 months and provide a total allowance of €12,000 (€1,000 per month), offering participants the opportunity to develop specialised skills and contribute to innovative projects in strategic sectors for the economic development of the Marche Region.
📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE
First 2026 Application Window
3 July 2026 – 3 August 2026
🌐 HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the SIFORM2 platform of the Marche Region.
Before submitting the application, candidates must:
- be registered with a Marche Region Employment Centre;
- have signed or updated their Individual Employment Agreement (Patto di Servizio);
- have identified the host organisation where the research project will be carried out.
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must, at the date of submission:
- be residents of the Marche Region;
- be between 18 and 35 years of age;
- hold a university degree (Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist Degree, or equivalent under the former Italian system);
- be unemployed according to current legislation and have signed the Individual Employment Agreement with a regional Employment Centre.
TARGET APPLICANTS
The opportunity is intended for unemployed graduates interested in developing advanced professional skills through an applied research experience with companies, professional firms, and associations operating in the Marche Region.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For full details regarding eligibility requirements, application procedures, required documentation, and selection criteria, please consult the Call for applications.