Invest Your Talent in Italy

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Eligible citizens and residents of participating countries; applicants need the required academic background, admission to an eligible course and language qualifications; compulsory internship applies

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About this opportunity

Combines master's or postgraduate study at participating Italian institutions with compulsory professional training at an Italian company or industry association

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Eligible citizens and residents of participating countries; applicants need the required academic background, admission to an eligible course and language qualifications; compulsory internship applies
2. Note the deadline. Apr – May (annual; the 2026/27 call closed on 11 May 2026 - apply online on the IYT platform; the next call is expected to follow in spring 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online application; degree certificate; final transcript and grade average; passport; language proof; other documents specified in the call.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Comparative selection by the programme committee; country quotas apply

Profile of past winners

Varies by annual call

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Tips from our advisors

1. Check the 2027 call for eligible countries and courses; the 2026/27 call is closed
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Invest Your Talent in Italy?

Eligible citizens and residents of participating countries; applicants need the required academic background, admission to an eligible course and language qualifications; compulsory internship applies

What does Invest Your Talent in Italy cover?

Monthly stipend of EUR 1,200 under the 2026/27 call (the page also notes more scholarships and additional awards from participating Italian universities; the number of months is not stated in the part read - see the call)

When is the deadline for Invest Your Talent in Italy?

Apr – May (annual; the 2026/27 call closed on 11 May 2026 - apply online on the IYT platform; the next call is expected to follow in spring 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Invest Your Talent in Italy?

Host countries: Italy.

What documents do I need for Invest Your Talent in Italy?

Online application; degree certificate; final transcript and grade average; passport; language proof; other documents specified in the call.

How are applicants selected for Invest Your Talent in Italy?

Comparative selection by the programme committee; country quotas apply

How much work is the Invest Your Talent in Italy application?

High