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Eni Award competition: prize for energy and environmental research

Deadline
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Funding
Partial funding
Country
Italy
Language
English

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This international competition recognises research in energy, environment, and technological research, with a « Young Talents from Africa » section for PhD students enrolled at African universities. The stated coverage is prizes and recognitions, with no amount specified in the provided documents. Applications must be prepared in English on the official form, with the required documents submitted by November 20th, 2026.

Verified on 30 October 2026

This international competition rewards innovative research in energy and environment, including a category for PhD students in Africa: winners receive prizes and recognitions, and the submission of applications in English closes on November 20th, 2026. Applications close on 20 November 2026, that is in 9 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Candidatures en anglais

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Date limite de soumission

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Références : nombre et langue

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Publications : nombre et période

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Young Talents from Africa : doctorants inscrits dans universités africaines

    “Two awards for African researchers, enrolled in a PhD course in African Universities”

  • Young Researcher of the Year : thèses de doctorat d'universités italiennes

    “Two awards for graduates with PhD theses from Italian universities”

Assets

  • Comités scientifiques de haut niveau

    “The Award’s Scientific Commission that assesses candidates and awards prizes is made up of scientists from top global research institutions.”

Watch points

  • Dates différentes pour certaines catégories

    “Deadline for applications is November 20th, 2026 (only for “Eni for Innovation” Recognitions the deadline is January 31st, 2027).”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « categories »: the rule is not the same depending on the section, and the timeline is not identical for every track. For an African PhD candidate, the essential point is to clearly prove enrollment at an African university while keeping the scientific file consistent. Publications and reference letters must tell the same research story, without fragmentation. First lock in the right category, then have the full file reviewed in English before submission.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

What is actually funded

  • Prix / ReconnaissancePrizes and Recognitions attribués selon les catégories énoncées (montants non précisés dans les documents fournis)

Countries covered

Applications are open internationally, with a section reserved for PhD students enrolled at African universities. The « Young Talents from Africa » section offers two awards for African researchers enrolled in a PhD programme at an African university. The « Young Researcher of the Year » section offers two awards for graduates whose doctoral thesis comes from an Italian university.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Application Form (Main Prizes)Formulaire de candidature organisé en sections (Candidate Information, Selected Publications, Reference Letters, etc.)
  • Publications peer-reviewed (1-5)Minimum one (1), maximum five (5) peer-reviewed publications (excluding reviews and patents) containing the results presented
  • Reference letters (3-5)At least three (3), maximum five (5) reference letters, written in English, dated and signed, referring explicitly to the Eni Award
  • Selected patents and patent applications (max 3) (optionnel)Information on selected patents and patent applications related to the submitted research, copies may be submitted in .pdf
  • Graphical abstract (optionnel)Graphical abstract in .pptx, .jpeg or .pdf may be submitted (optional)
  • Copies des publications et lettres (PDF)Copies PDF des publications listées et des lettres de référence doivent être soumises par upload ou e-mail dans le même ordre numérique
  • Langue de soumission et échéanceCandidatures en anglais, date limite et heure précisée (voir verbatim)

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