Attracting talent in research
Luiss works to attract talent in competitive research, supporting researchers in participating in major European programs and developing high-impact projects.
Attracting talent is part of a strategy to strengthen research that involves enhancing the faculty, doctoral programs, and postdoctoral opportunities.
Luiss is not just a host institution; it’s a partner in advancing your research.
Why choose Luiss for your competitive research
Luiss provides a dynamic academic environment where scientific output is in constant dialogue with institutions and businesses. This impact-oriented model of engaged research enables the Faculty to inform policy-making processes at both the national and international levels, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise on crucial issues such as digitalization and sustainable development.
The University is part of a global network of partner universities and participates in strategic European alliances, such as the Engage.EU consortium, fostering structured collaborations and shared projects among high-profile academic institutions.
Research activities are conducted within the Luiss Departments, in an interdisciplinary setting that leverages diverse expertise in areas of high contemporary relevance, including:
- the future of Europe
- sustainable development
- innovation and digitalization
- entrepreneurship
An environment that values research and merit
Luiss promotes a system of incentives and reward mechanisms to support the development of excellent projects, based on the quality and impact of scientific output and the ability to attract competitive funding.
Concrete tools are in place to support researchers, including:
- incentives and rewards for participating in competitive projects
- a reduction in teaching load (teaching buyout) to allow for proposal development
- dedicated resources for preparing applications
A significant portion of the resources from competitive projects is reinvested in research and recruitment, a system that helps strengthen academic careers.
Research support: from idea to project
Luiss develops targeted recruitment policies to attract high-profile researchers, with a specific focus on participation in highly competitive calls such as the ERC and MSCA programs.
Applications are evaluated based on scientific excellence, as well as the quality and originality of research output, in line with international standards.
Luiss is investing in a path of strong internationalization, with the aim of attracting top researchers and strengthening its position in key European academic contexts.
Upon project completion, there is the opportunity for permanent employment within the University, in line with ministerial requirements, providing continuity between research development, academic consolidation, and career advancement.
The Research and Third Mission Office continuously monitors funding opportunities, which are also shared through dedicated tools and by mapping the Faculty’s expertise.
It also supports researchers in developing project proposals and managing projects funded at the national and European levels.
Support continues during the management, monitoring, and exploitation phases of the results, including through scientific communication and dissemination of the research’s impact, in collaboration with companies and institutions.
Over time, this helps strengthen the University’s ability to attract competitive funding.
Research activities unfold within an integrated ecosystem that connects the 7 Departments, the 13 Research Centers, and international networks, fostering the development of interdisciplinary projects.
From the portability of the grant to academic consolidation
The University offers researchers the opportunity to develop or transfer their research projects to Luiss, particularly within highly competitive European programs such as the ERC (European Research Council) and the MSCA (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions).
Funded projects are central to academic consolidation. With this in mind, Luiss is not just a host institution but an active partner in advancing research.
To support scientific productivity and career continuity, targeted technical tools and financial incentives are provided:
- individual rewards and incentives
- reduction of teaching load (teaching buyout)
- resources for preparing applications
Upon project completion, the Luiss model ensures a clear development path with the possibility of permanent employment at the university, providing continuity between research development and an academic career.