About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
n addition to the scholarship programme, the Bassi Foundation offers a limited number of five-year postdoctoral research grants annually. However, applications for the 2026 cycle are currently closed.
About Laura Bassi
The scholarship is named in honour of Laura Bassi, a pioneering academic born in Bologna in 1711. She was the first woman in Europe to hold a professorship and one of the earliest women to earn a doctoral degree.
Her career spanned nearly five decades, during which she became a central figure in the scientific community of 18th-century Europe. She later assumed the Chair of Physics at the University of Bologna in 1776, a remarkable achievement during a time of significant gender barriers in academia.
The scholarship reflects her legacy by supporting innovative and unconventional academic research.
Key Application Notes
Applicants should take note of the following:
There is no limit on the number of applications submitted
Only one manuscript per application is permitted
Applications must be submitted in English
Manuscripts may be written in English, French, German, or Spanish
Scholarship funds can only be used for editorial assistance
Successful applicants are not required to publish with Editing Press
How to apply