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FAQ

Foundation

1) Which activities/sectors interest the Foundation?

2) Which authorities manage the Foundation?

3) When was the Foundation established?

4) Why is the Foundation named after Ugo Foscolo?

Awards

1) What is a scholarship?

2) What is a fellowship?

3) Does the Foundation offer any scholarships for undergraduates?

4) Shall I be an Italian citizen to apply for a scholarship/fellowship?

5) What is the scholarship worth?

6) What is the fellowship worth?

8) What are the main eligibility requirements to apply for a fellowship?

9) Which is the mission of the Scientific Committee?

10) When the 2009 Crivelli scholarships will be announced?

11) When the 2009 Crivelli fellowships will be announced?

12) Are the Marco Fanno scholarships awarded by the Foundation?

Foundation

1) Which activities/sectors interest the Foundation?

The Foundation’s main purposes are to promote studies and initiatives to deepen knowledge in the academic fields of economics and finance, granting one or more academic scholarships per year. Find out more in the section "Foundation"
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2) Which authorities manage the Foundation?

The Foundation’s governance is comprised of the Board of Directors; the Chairman of the Foundation; the Secretary General; the Board of Auditors. Find out more in the section "Foundation"
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3) When was the Foundation established?

The Knight of Labor Ugo Foscolo Foundation is a private foundation established by UniCredit Group in March 2009. The Foundation continues the activities of the former Fondazione Cavaliere del Lavoro Ugo Foscolo già presidente del Banco di Roma, established in 1966. Its main purposes are to promote studies in the field of economics through grants and scholarships. Find out more in the section "Foundation"
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4) Why is the Foundation named after Ugo Foscolo?

The Foundation is named after Ugo Foscolo, in memory of the Knight of Labor Ugo Foscolo former Chairman of Banco di Roma. After his death in 1966, it was his wife’s wish to commemorate him by establishing the Ugo Foscolo Foundation, aiming at supporting the studies of the best students through grants and scholarships. Find out more in the section "Foundation"
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Awards

1) What is a scholarship?

A scholarship is an award targeted at talented graduates who wish to pursue doctoral studies abroad. Find out more in the section "Scholarships"
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2) What is a fellowship?

A fellowship is an award targeted at talented researchers who have completed an economics or finance Ph.D. abroad, are teaching or conducting research outside of Italy or Europe, and intend to continue their work at an Italian or European university. Find out more in the section "Fellowships"
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3) Does the Foundation offer any scholarships for undergraduates?

Currently, the Foundation doesn't offer any scholarships for undergraduates. Find out more about the main eligibility requirements to apply for a ascholarship in the section "Scholarships"
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4) Shall I be an Italian citizen to apply for a scholarship/fellowship?

To be an Italian citizen is not an eligibility requirement to apply for a scholarship/fellowship. Find out more about the eligibility requirements in the section "Awards"
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5) What is the scholarship worth?

Currently the scholarships offered by the Foundation cover up to euro 25,000 plus the tuition fees. They are granted for one year and can be renewed for a second year.Find out more in the section "Scholarships"
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6) What is the fellowship worth?

Currently the fellowships offered by the Foundation cover up to euro 60,000. They are granted for two years and are renewable for a second two-year term. Find out more in the section "Fellowships"
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8) What are the main eligibility requirements to apply for a fellowship?

The eligibility requirements depend on the fellowship you wish to apply for (Crivelli, Foscolo Europe). Generally speaking, fellowships are offered to talented researchers who have completed an economics or finance Ph.D. abroad, are teaching or conducting research outside of Italy or Europe, and intend to continue their work at an Italian or European university. Find out more in the section "Fellowships"
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9) Which is the mission of the Scientific Committee?

The Scientific Committee plays a fundamental role in the Foundation by selecting the best students and researchers from among the award applicants. The committee determines the merit rankings through which the Board of Directors allocates all grants and scholarships. Find out more in the section "Scientific Committee"
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10) When the 2009 Crivelli scholarships will be announced?

On June 15, 2009, the Foundation will announce the eighth edition of the Crivelli Scholarships on this site, consisting of two new scholarships for the academic year 2010-2011. Find out more in the section "Scholarships"
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11) When the 2009 Crivelli fellowships will be announced?

Il bando 2009 delle Borse di Ricerca Crivelli non è in pubblicazione. IDal 30 giugno 2009, su questo sito, sarà però pubblicato il bando di una nuova Borsa di Ricerca denominata "Ugo Foscolo Europe".
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12) Are the Marco Fanno scholarships awarded by the Foundation?

Currently, the Marco Fanno scholarships, although financed by UniCredit, are still offered by the Associazione Marco Fanno, a non-profit organization established on the initiative of MedioCredito Centrale
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