Autonomous Region of Valle d´Aosta - Grants for the completion of end of degree theses

Grants for theses on the Aosta Valley

You will receive a one-off payment for a dissertation on the Aosta Valley or a topic of regional interest. For a Master’s or specialisation thesis, you can receive up to 600 EUR; for a doctoral thesis, up to 1,000 EUR. The Aosta Valley Region (Regione Autonoma Valle d’Aosta, in north-western Italy) pays out the amount. The exact amount varies. The annual budget is divided amongst all eligible applicants; the more people who qualify, the less each individual receives, up to the maximum amounts stated above. If you obtain more than one qualifying qualification with a single thesis, you will only receive the highest amount in each case.

Who can apply

• Your degree: You have obtained a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale, also known as a single-cycle degree), a specialisation diploma or a research doctorate (PhD).
• Grades: To obtain an Italian Master’s degree or specialisation qualification, a minimum of 95 out of 110 is required. An equivalent foreign qualification is recognised without any grade requirements.
• Thesis topic: Your dissertation must focus on the Aosta Valley or a topic of regional interest that has a clear link to the region. This will be assessed by a committee.
• Where you live: You are living in the Aosta Valley at the time of applying.
• Field of study: Open to all disciplines.
• Financial need: No eligibility criteria. There is no income limit.

How to apply

You must submit your application form, your bound, printed thesis and a copy of your identity document in person or by courier to the Scholarship Office in Aosta. The deadline is 8 May at 12:00. A committee will then assess each thesis for its regional relevance and determine the final amount of the scholarship. You will be notified of the result by email.