The RIFF project will financially support the professional development of Ukrainian research infrastructure (RI) leaders by providing scholarships for up to four high-profile candidates to participate in the 7th edition (2026-2028) of the Executive Master in Management of Research Infrastructures (EMMRI) Programme.
EMMRI is a specialised executive MBA programme focused exclusively on the management of Research Infrastructures. The programme is delivered by the University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB), awards 60 ECTS, and runs over 18 months, from November 2026 to May 2028.
This opportunity is intended for professionals working within, or closely involved with, Research Infrastructures — for example, Centers for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment, National Scientific Centers, State Key Laboratories, or RI-related governance and funding bodies.
The timeline is as follows:
- Call opens: February 2026
- Application deadline: 31 July 2026
- Decision on acceptance: September 2026
- Programme start: November 2026
- Programme end: May 2028
Applications must be submitted via the UNIMIB website: https://emmri.unimib.it/
More information about the scholarship opportunity is available here: https://riff.muni.cz/news/scholarships-for-ukrainian-research-infrastructure-professionals-in-the-executive-master-in-management-of-research-infrastructures-programme
