# Southern Italy Scholars

**Funder:** AIRC
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** IT
**Official call:** https://www.airc.it/fondazione/cosa-facciamo/cosa-finanziamo/southern-italy-scholars
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Grants for independent researchers establishing their own laboratory and conducting research at an institution in southern or insular Italy, promoting a network of collaborations with research groups elsewhere in Italy or abroad. 5-year duration; host institution must be in southern/insular Italy.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/airc-southern-italy-scholars-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.