Scuola Ortogonale Computer Science Program

The Scuola Ortogonale is a two-year computer science training program in Bologna that complements students' university studies with mentorship, seminars, workshops and internship support. It will award 20 scholarships for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree at an Italian public university and 20 fellowships for undergraduates in their final year. The program is supported by the ELICSIR Foundation with a grant from Schmidt Sciences and involves internationally recognised Italian faculty and visiting researchers. Participants receive personalized guidance and organizational support for placements in academia and industry.

Scholarships for 20 graduate students and fellowships for 20 undergraduates; personalized mentorship, periodic seminars and workshops, and organizational support for internships at academic institutions, research centres, companies or startups.

Italian graduate students pursuing a master’s degree at an Italian public university are eligible for the graduate scholarships; Italian undergraduates in their final year are eligible for the undergraduate fellowships.