The Palladio Foundation invites aspiring urban innovators to apply for its Scholarships. With generous grants and professional mentorship, this program supports Master, PhD, and postdoctoral candidates working on impactful city-related projects.

Eligibility for the scholarships is open to Master 2 students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers whose studies or research contribute to real estate, urban development, and city-making. Applicants must present a strong academic or research project aligned with the Foundation’s mission and submit a complete online application by the specified deadline.

The Palladio Foundation is a leading French organization dedicated to supporting the development of future real estate and urban innovation leaders. Since its creation in 2008, the Foundation has focused on empowering students, researchers, and professionals who contribute to shaping sustainable, functional, and forward-looking cities.

Application Deadline: March 11, 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Palladio Foundation
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Master (Master 2 pursuing MBA or Specialized Master), PhD, Postdoctoral research
• Award: Jury Prize (€15,000 per year for 3 years) + 8 grants up to €10,000 each
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1 major jury prize + 8 individual grants
• Nationality: French and international applicants
• The award can be taken in: France

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject related to real estate, city development, and urban innovation, including but not limited to:

• Urban planning

• Architecture

• Construction

• Law

• Economics

• Finance

• Real estate

• Engineering

• Sociology

• University/Organization Offering Subjects: Palladio Foundation (open to all academic institutions where the applicant is pursuing their project).
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be Master 2 students planning to continue studies in 2026/2027 (MBA, Specialized Master, thesis start), or
  • Be current PhD candidates, or
  • Be postdoctoral researchers conducting research relevant to real estate or city development.
  • Submit a complete online application before the deadline.
  • Present a clear academic or research project contributing to the future of real estate or urban environments.
  • Meet the conditions established in the Palladio 2026 Scholarship regulations.

How to Apply

• Applicants must complete the online registration form available on the Palladio Foundation website.
• Only fully completed applications submitted by March 11, 2026 (11:59 PM, French time) will be considered.
• After submission:

• March–May 2026: pre-selection and evaluation

• June 2026: interviews for shortlisted applicants

• End of June 2026: final selection by the Executive Committee

• November 2026: official awards ceremony

Benefits

• €15,000 per year for 3 years for the Jury Prize winner.
• Up to €10,000 for each of the eight additional scholarship recipients.
• Personal guidance from a professional sponsor (from the Scholarship Committee or Palladio partners).
• Opportunities to engage with industry experts, enhance research visibility, and build professional networks.

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