The Institute of Advanced Studies supports merit and achievements in all areas of science and culture
The highest honour awarded in recognition of research contributions characterized by both excellence and influence.
It is awarded by the Rector of the University of Bologna and by the Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies to individuals or groups for their contribution to knowledge in science and technology as well as in human, social and behavioral sciences.
Award winners are selected by the board of ISA Resident Fellows upon motivated proposal provided by professors and researchers of Unibo.
Annual prize rewarding the best doctoral theses discussed at the University of Bologna.
The award, instituted in 2009, alternates over the years between Area 2 "Technological" and Area 1 "Scientific".
It aims to enhance the commitment of young people in the field of scientific research and technological innovation - at the PhD level - stimulating and encouraging investment in scientific research as a cultural, ethical and moral approach to real and sustainable growth.
The winner is selected among the best PhD theses submitted and discussed by students of the PhD Programme Degrees of the University of Bologna, according to scientific contents, originality, applications and social value.
It is scientifically supported by the Research Area and the Institute of Advanced Studies (ISA) of the Univeristy of Bologna and is funded and organised by Lions Club Bologna.
To distinguished personalities for their contribution to research.
The Fellowship is provided on the occasion of relevant international events at Unibo.