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RED (Residency-Excellence-Diversity) Scholarship

Each semester scholarships are awarded to talented students to contribute to the cost of living in Venice for a semester, to promote excellence and diversity in the Globalization Program.

The scholarships are equivalent to the cost of accommodation in the apartments arranged by VIU (€1,625), but will be paid directly to the students, who may choose to spend it on the accommodation that best suits their needs.

The scholarship recipient is expected to contribute and be actively involved in the following co-curricular activities: 
- Tea2B: informal conversations on key topics that involve students, professors and staff taking place every Monday at 5 pm 
- Globalization Program plenary workshop 
- Closing Ceremony

The Globalization Program plenary workshop is an interdisciplinary endeavor involving many of the GP professors. Over several weeks, the professors work with groups of students from their courses on a common topic, approaching it based on their (inter)-disciplinary backgrounds. The workshop takes place on a Friday during the semester, when the groups present their work on the common topic. The presentations may take any form - creativity is encouraged: presentations, video-clips, interviews, debates, theater, music or dance performances. 

Eligibility
Any student regularly enrolled in any degree program in a VIU Member University, who wishes to register or is already registered for at least 3 courses in the VIU Globalization Program. (Exchange students of Italian member universities are not eligible.)
Recipients of the KA171 Erasmus+ grants (third countries not associated to the Programme) are not eligible to receive the RED scholarship but may apply to participate as a RED Scholar on a voluntary basis.

Selection Criteria
The aim of the scholarship program is to promote excellence and diversity in the Globalization Program.

The selection of the candidates and the award of the scholarships will be based on a ranking. The score achieved by each student will be the result of the sum of the following:
1. Quality of the candidate (40%): The candidate’s interview, CV, and motivation letter will be evaluated.
2. Academic performance (40%): Based on transcripts from the candidate's home university or, if it applies, the previous semester at VIU.
3. Diversity of the candidate (20%): Based on the candidate's home university, study discipline and background with the aim of creating a diverse team of three RED scholars.

Candidates will be selected by a committee composed of:
- Dean of VIU, Prof. Carmelo Marabello
- Scientific Director of the Globalization Program, Prof. Luca Pes
- Academic Advisor of the Mobility Program, Prof. Ilda Mannino

Application
Applicants must fill out the online form available in their personal page, and upload the following documents:

- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript of records (for current degree program only)
- Motivation letter

Deadlines
Applications for students wishing to attend the Spring semester: October 15 to November 30
Applications for students wishing to attend the Fall semester: May 3 to June 5

Candidates are advised to submit their application at least 2 hours before the deadline (3:00pm CET/CEST) to avoid any technical difficulties.


Contacts:
Globalization Program
W: www.univiu.org
E: ​student-services@univiu.org, globalization@univiu.org
T: +39 041 2719 511
F: +39 041 2719 510

 

 

 

Lectureships in the Globalization Program

Venice International University invites tenured professors (or equivalent, as defined by the home university) at one of the member universities or experienced scholars in employment at the Italian National Research Council or National Institute of Astrophysics (Italy) to teach one or more courses during a semester or a summer session of the Globalization Program at Venice International University. 

Candidates must be full-time employees at a member university, the Italian National Research Council or National Institute of Astrophysics (Italy). 

Lectureships during semesters

Deadline for presenting course proposals for semesters: 
March and September every year.

Deadline: March 15, 2026 for course proposals for Academic Years 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29.  Now Closed

 

Call for Lectureships in the Globalization Program semesters  

THIS CALL IS NOW CLOSED. A NEW CALL WILL BE PUBLISHED IN LATE MAY. 
The next deadline will be September 15, 2026.

 

Lectureships during Summer Session

The Call for Applications for Lectureships in the Summer Session 2026 is now open.

Deadline for submission of proposals: February 28, 2026 CALL CLOSED

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VIU Fellows

The aim of the creation of the role of VIU fellow is to foster and widen cooperation and exchange of ideas and knowledge within the VIU network that not only involves the Member Universities, but Universities and Institutions with which VIU has established a long-term collaboration.

Eligibility

- Any full Professor from VIU Member Universities (or former Member Universities) who has already taught at VIU for at least one semester in her/his academic career
- Full Professors from Universities that are not within the VIU Consortium with whom VIU already has joint research activities in progress or is developing new activities on the themes addressed by VIU agenda (sustainable development, climate change, ageing, urban growth, global ethics, cultural heritage, Italian and Venetian studies)

Nomination

- Professors of VIU Member Universities can simply apply through their University representative in the Academic Council. Candidacies will be evaluated and approved by the AC
- Professors from non-member Universities must be nominated by two existing fellows or members of the AC who know the applicant professionally. Candidacies will be evaluated and approved by the AC.

Benefits to applicants

- Permanent access to VIU facilities (library, Mac Lab, PC room, offices)
- Possibility of joining VIU academic activities (lectures, seminars, summer schools, intensive programs, European projects, …)
- Possibility of teaching courses within the VIU Globalization Program (subject to approval by the AC)
- Linkages with the partner Universities.

Benefits to VIU

- Enlarging the pool of potential professors for courses and extra-curricular activities
- Making VIU known to a wider audience
- Relying on a wider pool of professors in order to carry out supervision of thesis and projects by the students.

VIU Fellows
nominated by the Academic Council of Venice International University:

- Dr Marco Bettiol, University of Padova
- Prof. Nili Cohen, Tel Aviv University
- Prof. Giancarlo Corò, Ca’ Foscari University
- Dr Luca De Pietro, University of Padova
- Prof. Giorgio Gianighian, Università Iuav di Venezia
- Prof. Frank Heidemann, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
- Prof. Arturo Lorenzoni, University of Padova
- Prof. Marco Mazzarino, Università Iuav di Venezia
- Prof. Ulrich Metschl, Ludwig Maximilians Universität
- Prof. Paola Modesti, Università degli Studi di Trieste
- Prof. Massimiliano Montini, University of Siena
- Prof. Lluís Quintana Trias, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
- Prof. Enzo Rullani, Ca’ Foscari University
- Prof. Sonia Silvestri, Nicholas School of Environement, Duke University
- Prof. Margherita Turvani, Università Iuav di Venezia
- Prof. Mario Volpe, Ca’ Foscari University

 

Teaching in the Globalization Program

VIU's Globalization Program provides a truly multicultural, international and interdisciplinary environment for students and professors of the member universities. Both students and professors come from different cultural backgrounds (with more than 20 nationalities represented in a semester) and from different academic traditions (e.g. American students are accustomed to class discussions, Italian students to lectures), and come from a range of disciplines (many come from Liberal Arts schools, others are studying for more discipline-oriented degrees such as economics, history, architecture or environmental studies, or are studying in interdisciplinary degree programs such as international relations).

Some students avail of the opportunity to study at VIU in order to take courses that are not strictly in their field of study. Students in the program attend one or two semesters at Venice International University as part of their bachelor's or master’s degree at one of the member universities.

The program provides a powerful learning experience in which students develop their capacity for critical thinking and creative problem-solving.  Students exposed to interdisciplinary approaches can think analytically and can creatively embrace new ideas. In addition, the intercultural nature of the program, with each student bringing her/his own personal experience to discussions, means that students are exposed to perspectives other than their own, and consequently experience the benefits of embracing difference. Students of the Globalization Program are thus more prepared for graduate and professional study and for careers in new and emerging fields.

Courses should not require preliminary knowledge of the topic, as they are open to students from any discipline. They should, however, remain challenging for students of that specific field of study.

Call for applications for Lectureships in the Globalization Program
Calls are open to tenured professors (or equivalent as defined by the home university) in the member universities.
The next deadline for presenting course proposals: March 15, 2026. 

The Call for Academic Years 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29 is now open. 

 

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Summer Session | August 4 to August 29, 2026

Since 2022 Venice International University has offered a Summer Session to extend further the opportunity to study and teach at VIU to students and professors from the member universities.

Through this opportunity, VIU will also serve the needs of those students who otherwise face barriers to participation during the semester-long programs, due to the structure of their curricula, socio-economic factors, cultural factors, and personal circumstances. 

The Summer Session is also an opportunity for professors who, due to teaching, research, administrative, or personal commitments, are otherwise unable to spend a full semester at VIU. 

In 2026 VIU aims to hold up to 6 courses during the month of August, with a virtual component taking place during July. 
 
Call for Applications for Lectureships in the 2026 Summer Session.

Issued: January 28, 2026

Deadline: February 28, 2026

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Professors who may be interested in teaching at VIU in the future should contact their university's representative on the VIU Academic Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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