The Ministry of University and Research has published the PRIN 2026 HYBRID Call (Projects of Significant National Interest) for the public funding of fundamental research projects, with the aim of strengthening the national research system and fostering collaboration among universities, research institutions, and AFAM institutions.
The guiding principles of the PRIN 2026 HYBRID program are as follows:
the promotion of excellence, impact, and efficiency in the implementation of research projects;
the eligibility for funding of projects related to the themes listed above;
the adequacy of financial support provided by the Ministry.
The PRIN 2026 Hybrid call supports projects that, in line with the strategic priorities of the European Union and the objectives of strengthening the competitiveness of the national system, address the following thematic areas:
quantum technologies;
high performance computing (HPC);
artificial intelligence;
cybersecurity;
technologies and innovative approaches in the healthcare sector.
The total budget available for the "PRIN 2026 Hybrid" program amounts to €56,640,000.00, which will be distributed among the five thematic areas listed above.
Each project proposal, with a duration of three years, must request funding in the range of €1,200,000.00 to €1,700,000.00, and the research team must consist of a minimum of four and a maximum of six research units from different universities, institutions, or organizations.
The PRIN 2026 Hybrid call is open to all PIs, alternate PIs, and unit coordinators who have not submitted an application under the PRIN 2026 Call. A quota equal to 15% of the available funding is reserved for projects submitted by PIs under 40 years of age at the date of this call, or by PIs meeting the eligibility criteria for extension.
Applications may be submitted by the PI starting from 3:00 pm on April 20, 2026, exclusively via the web-based procedure available at the following link: https://prin.mur.gov.it/ .
The deadline for submitting proposals is 3:00 pm on June 4, 2026.
For further information and to consult the official documentation, please visit the section dedicated to the call at the following link: Bando PRIN Hybrid 2026