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PRIN (Projects of Significant National Interest)

Funds annual national academic consortia in Italy through competitive research grants.

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PRIN is the Ministry of University and Research's national competitive call for multi-institution fundamental research. The 2026 round is the first annual run under the new Piano Triennale structure, with a €260 million budget and a recurring minimum allocation of €150 million per year.

Projects run for three years and sit in the €1 million to €1.2 million range, with consortia built from four to…

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Grants under PRIN (Projects of Significant National Interest)

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

PRIN (Projects of Significant National Interest)
Between cycles

Funds Italian university-led research projects through national initiatives across disciplines and public research infrastructures.

€260M pool
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.mur.gov.it