Chapter 1 of Programme Vinci is run by the Université Franco Italienne / Università Italo Francese. It funds binational master’s / Laurea Magistrale programmes that award double or joint degrees.
The teacher responsible for the programme applies on its behalf. The funding mainly covers mobility costs for the programme’s students and teachers. The 2026 call closed on 16 February 2026, and the call is published every year.
Benefits & funding
- Funding for the master’s programme, first for student mobility grants; it may exceptionally cover teaching and administrative staff mobility.
- Programmes funded under Vinci may pay their students an extra grant or a mobility contribution.
- The award amount and funding period are set in the call document; check the current call.
Eligibility
- The applicant is the teacher responsible for a binational France–Italy master’s / Laurea Magistrale programme.
- The programme must award a double degree or a joint degree.
- The programme pages set no nationality, residence, age or work-experience rule.
Can you apply?
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“Candidature présentée par l’enseignant·e responsable d’un cursus de Master binational prévoyant la délivrance de doubles diplômes ou de diplômes conjoints.” Eligibility
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Application process
- 1Read the current Vinci call and FAQ (French and Italian versions).
- 2Complete the Chapter 1 application on the online platform while the call is open.
- 3Submit before the deadline (2026: 16 February, 12:00 Paris time).
Program timeline
15 December 2025
2026 application platform opened
16 February 2026, 12:00 Paris time
2026 deadline
End of June 2026
2026 results