Laura Bassi Scholarship 2026 Worldwide | Fully Funded

The Laura Bassi Scholarship provides editorial assistance funding for postgraduate students and junior academics working on neglected research topics. Established in 2018, it offers financial support of $750 for master’s candidates, $2,500 for doctoral candidates, and $500 for junior academics, with three application rounds each year.

Eligibility extends to currently enrolled master’s or doctoral candidates and academics in the first five years of full-time employment. There are no restrictions based on institution, department, or nationality, making the scholarship accessible to applicants worldwide.

The scholarship has three annual deadlines: 8 March 2026 for the spring round, 12 July 2026 for the summer round, and 15 November 2026 for the winter round. Applicants must submit their materials through the official portal by the relevant deadline.

Funding amounts vary by academic level: master’s candidates receive $750, doctoral candidates receive $2,500, and junior academics receive $500. These funds are remitted solely through editorial assistance services provided by Editing Press.

There is a voluntary USD 10.00 administrative fee, but first-time applicants who cannot pay are welcome to use the fee waiver option available on the application portal. The fee helps defray the scholarship’s administrative costs.

Applicants must submit a completed application form along with their CV through the official portal. The application form is available for download on the scholarship website, and both documents must be uploaded together rather than separately.

Yes, there are no restrictions on how many times you can apply, though preference is given to applicants who have not received scholarships in the past. You may submit one manuscript per application per funding round.

The scholarship is open to every discipline without favoring any particular field. Applicants from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, reflecting the scholarship’s commitment to supporting neglected topics across diverse research areas.

The scholarship value is remitted solely through editorial assistance provided by Editing Press. Funds cannot be used for other purposes such as open access fees or personal expenses, and there is no expiry for using the scholarship funds once awarded.

Laura Bassi (1711-1778) was the first woman to hold a professorship in Europe and the second to earn a doctorate. A pioneering physicist at the University of Bologna, she became a symbol of academic excellence and gender equality, inspiring the scholarship’s mission to support underrepresented research.