Collaboration Agreement on AI-COMP – Artificial Intelligence and Competition – Call for Applications

Publication of the call for a collaboration contract related to the AI-COMP project, funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe program. The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, March 29, at 3:00 PM.
Date:
19/03/2026
Author:
Redazione/Staff

The call for a collaboration contract on the European project AI-COMP – Artificial Intelligence and Competition – is now online. Interested candidates must submit their applications by Thursday, March 26, at 3:00 PM (CET, UTC+1). 

The AI-COMP project examines the increasing use of artificial intelligence algorithms in markets. It is widely acknowledged that they create significant value by facilitating economic interactions. However, there are also concerns that, once applied to market settings, these algorithms could reduce competition and harm consumers. This proposal marks a significant first step in a comprehensive research program focused on artificial intelligence and competition. The proposal is structured into three comprehensive projects, focusing on two key classes of AI algorithms. The first class, price-setting algorithms, includes tools used by online retailers to set retail prices. The second class, recommender systems (RS), includes widely used online algorithms that suggest products and content to consumers based on their current and past behavior. The proposed research project aims to assess whether RSs are pro-competitive or anti-competitive by analyzing how companies respond endogenously to RSs in terms of pricing, product design, and market entry and exit decisions. 

The assignment involves providing management, organizational, and administrative support necessary for the proper implementation of the ERC AI-COMP – Artificial Intelligence and Competition project. It begins on the first day of the month following contract award, subject to administrative procedure timelines, and runs until December 31, 2026. 

The call for proposals and the application form are available here. 

The following documents must be attached to the application for admission to the selection process: 

  • Curriculum vitae; 
  • a copy of a valid ID; 
  • a self-declaration of the candidate's educational qualifications; 
  • a brief description of the candidate's experience in the subject areas covered by the call (maximum one page); 
  • A signed declaration stating the absence of any conflict of interest. 

The selection will be based on qualifications and will be carried out by a dedicated Evaluation Committee. 

The outcome of the comparative selection process and the final ranking will be published on the relevant Luiss web page.