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UNITA – CALL FOR STARTING GRANTS ON RESEARCH IS online – Apply by February 14th, 2025

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The UNITA Alliance issued the Call for Starting Grants on Research to strengthen collaborationbetween UNITA partners through the implementation of new projects or the consolidation ofexisting projects.

The application deadline is Friday 14th February 2025 at midnight (CET).

The projects must be submitted by teaching staff or researchers from at least three differentuniversity partners of the UNITA Alliance, and should include in the working group post-docs andPhD candidates.

The duration of a project is up to 12 months.

Proposals are accepted in all the possible variants and declinations of the subjects:

  • CULTURAL HERITAGE: Green Heritage: Rethinking Rural Areas in the 21st Century
  • GREEN ENERGIES: Development of renewable energies mixes in mountain communitiesconnected by/to energy networks and storage systems

Multidisciplinary projects are particularly welcome.The call and the information on the application procedure are available at the following link:https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/events/starting-grants-cultural-heritage-and-green-energies.html 

Join online Q&A session dedicated to providing further insights into the UNITA StartingGrants forResearch call. https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/events/starting-grants-cultural-heritageandgreen-energies.html




Main topics to be covered include:

  • Objectives of the UNITA StartingGrants for Research
  • Key rules and essential information
  • Scientific scope and focus


This session represents an excellent opportunity to address any questions or clarificationsregarding the call and to ensure a clear understanding of its framework. 

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