Young Investigator Grant (YIG) 2026

Applicant Information

First (and middle) name

Last name

Date of birth

Nationality

Academic/professional position (current)

Affiliation (current)

E-mail address

Confirm e-mail address

Phone

Academic Background

Last academic degree, including University where it was completed and date of completion

Host Institution Information

Host Institution name

Host Institution department / laboratory

Host Institution address

Host Institution contact person

Host Institution e-mail address

Host Institution phone

Project Proposal

Project title

Abstract (250 words maximum)

Supporting Documents Checklist

To be considered for the “Excellence in Neuroinflammation – Young Investigator Grant (YIG) 2026” in addition to this form the following PDF material must be uploaded by September 15, 2026 within 11.59 PM UTC-GMT time:

Candidate’s CV (maximum 4 pages);
Extended project description (maximum 8 pages);
Detailed financial plan;
Host institution support letter;
ID;
Optional: letters of scientific support.

Candidate’s CV (format: PDF, maximum size: 2MB)

Extended project description (format: PDF, maximum size: 10MB)

Detailed financial plan (format: PDF, maximum size: 2MB)

Host institution support letter (format: PDF, maximum size: 2MB)

Applicant’s valid ID (format: PDF or image, maximum size: 2MB)

Optional: letter of scientific support (format: PDF, maximum size: 2MB)

Declaration

I hereby declare that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I confirm that I meet the eligibility criteria stated in the Call for Proposals and that I accept all conditions of the funding scheme.

I agree to Francesco della Valle Foundation storing and processing of my personal data for the purpose of the Excellence in Neuroinflammation Young Investigator Grant (YIG) 2026.

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