Politecnico di Milano Master in Science Diplomacy & Innovation for Sustainable Development 2025

The Politecnico di Milano Master in Science Diplomacy & Innovation for Sustainable Development is a specialized master's program organized to empower early-career African researchers, lecturers, and science policy leaders. It provides a globally oriented curriculum with international exposure and training aligned with Africa’s science and innovation priorities. The program is fully funded for a selected group of participants and aims to strengthen partnerships between African and Italian universities through long-term collaboration.

Fully funded tuition and programme-related costs; hands-on training; international academic exposure; institutional support and network opportunities.

Open to early-career academic professionals and select public sector officials from across North and Sub-Saharan Africa, with preference for candidates from specified countries under Italy’s Mattei Plan.

Submit required documents including degrees, CV, motivational letter, and letters of support; information available on the Politecnico di Milano master site.