Through the PON reprogramming that took place in 2021, the European Commission aimed to "promote overcoming the effects of the crisis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and prepare for a green, digital, and resilient economic recovery."
With Ministerial Decree of August 10, 2021, no. 1061, new FSE REACT-EU resources were allocated for active and accredited PhD programs within the XXXVII cycle and for national PhD programs.
The additional resources financed:
- Action IV.4 - PhDs and research contracts on innovation topics
Purpose
To promote research activities on digital innovation and enabling technologies topics and to support the enhancement of human capital as a determining factor for the development of research and innovation in Italy.
- Action IV.5 - PhDs on green topics
Purpose
To enhance human capital to engage in PhD programs focused on ecosystem conservation, biodiversity, reducing the impacts of climate change, and promoting sustainable development.
Financial Support
All information regarding the resources made available for the selection and allocation of additional PhD scholarships on Innovation and Green topics is available at the Ministry website.
Expected results
Number of funded PhD scholarships:
- Innovation: 4
- Green: 46
Activities carried out with the co-financing of the European Union – FSE REACT-EU PON Research and Innovation 2014-2020.
For more info: www.ponricerca.gov.it