The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) announces the open calls for applications for the following awards:
- The 4th “Science, She Says” Award, recognizing the work of an outstanding young female (non-Italian) scientist who contributed to the advancement of science and technology, while performing her research in Africa and Middle East.
- The 9th “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation” Award, recognizing the work of a young Italian citizen currently active in Saudi Arabia for outstanding contributions to the advancement of bilateral scientific cooperation in any field of science and technology.
- The 9th “L’Innovazione che parla italiano” Award, recognizing the work of an Italian citizen currently active in Saudi Arabia in founding innovative and technological startups.
Applications must be submitted by 19 September 2026, by completing the required documentation and sending it to the following address: commerciale.riad@esteri.it
