The Laura Bassi Scholarship, established in 2018 by Editing Press, is a competitive academic support initiative designed to provide editorial assistance to postgraduate students and early-career academics. The scholarship specifically supports research that explores underrepresented or neglected topics across all academic disciplines.

The programme is open globally, with no restrictions based on nationality, institution, or academic department. It is awarded three times annually, offering ongoing opportunities for eligible candidates to apply throughout the year.

Scholarship Value and Support

The scholarship does not provide direct financial payouts. Instead, its value is allocated exclusively toward editorial assistance services tailored to academic work.

The maximum support available includes:

Master’s candidates: Up to $750
Doctoral candidates: Up to $2,500
Junior academics: Up to $500

These amounts reflect the upper range of editorial costs associated with:

Master’s theses
Doctoral dissertations
Academic journal articles

This structure ensures that recipients receive targeted support to improve the quality, clarity, and presentation of their academic writing.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship is open to a wide range of applicants, provided they meet the following criteria:

Currently enrolled Master’s or Doctoral candidates
Academics within the first five years of full-time employment
Applicants from any academic discipline
Individuals conducting research on overlooked or unconventional topics

There are no restrictions related to:

Country of residence
Academic institution
Field of study

Part-time students and applicants at early stages of their academic programmes are also encouraged to apply.

Application Deadlines (2026)

The Laura Bassi Scholarship is awarded in three annual cycles:

Summer Round
- Deadline: 12 July 2026
- Results: 24 July 2026
Winter Round
- Deadline: 15 November 2026
- Results: 4 December 2026

Applicants are advised to submit their materials well in advance of the deadlines to avoid technical issues or delays.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit their applications through the official online application portal. Submissions via email are not permitted, as this would compromise the fairness and impartiality of the selection process.

Required application materials include:

A completed application form
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Important submission guidelines:

All documents must be uploaded together in a single submission
Updates to applications must be made by re-uploading documents through the portal using the same email address
File sizes must not exceed 5MB; applicants may need to compress documents before submission

Application Fee and Waiver Option

To support administrative costs, applicants are invited to pay a voluntary application fee of USD 10.00.

Key considerations include:

The fee is optional and not mandatory
First-time applicants who are unable to pay may request a fee waiver through the application portal
Payment can be made in non-USD currencies using the platform’s payment system
Applicants using alternative payment methods must ensure their email details match their application submission

This flexible approach ensures accessibility for applicants from diverse financial backgrounds.

Selection Process and Funding Allocation

Each funding round allocates approximately $8,000, contributing to an annual total of around $24,000. The Scholarship Advisory Board determines how funds are distributed among successful applicants.

The selection process involves:

Review of submitted applications by an editorial and academic panel
Consideration of research originality and relevance
Evaluation across diverse academic disciplines

Preference may be given to applicants who have not previously received the scholarship, although repeat applications are permitted.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to the scholarship programme, the Bassi Foundation offers a limited number of five-year postdoctoral research grants annually. However, applications for the 2026 cycle are currently closed.

About Laura Bassi

The scholarship is named in honour of Laura Bassi, a pioneering academic born in Bologna in 1711. She was the first woman in Europe to hold a professorship and one of the earliest women to earn a doctoral degree.

Her career spanned nearly five decades, during which she became a central figure in the scientific community of 18th-century Europe. She later assumed the Chair of Physics at the University of Bologna in 1776, a remarkable achievement during a time of significant gender barriers in academia.

The scholarship reflects her legacy by supporting innovative and unconventional academic research.

Key Application Notes

Applicants should take note of the following:

There is no limit on the number of applications submitted
Only one manuscript per application is permitted
Applications must be submitted in English
Manuscripts may be written in English, French, German, or Spanish
Scholarship funds can only be used for editorial assistance
Successful applicants are not required to publish with Editing Press

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review all guidelines and FAQs before submitting enquiries.

Contact and Support

For further questions, applicants may contact the scholarship team via email:

Email: scholarships@editing.press

Responses are typically provided within three days, except during the period immediately preceding application deadlines.

Conclusion

The Laura Bassi Scholarship represents a unique opportunity for postgraduate students and early-career academics to receive high-quality editorial support. By focusing on underexplored research areas, the programme promotes intellectual diversity and academic innovation across disciplines.

VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY

For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel

Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering the scholarship. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.