The RIFF project will financially support the professional development of Ukrainian research infrastructure (RI) leaders by providing scholarships for up to four high-profile candidates to participate in the 7th edition (2026–2028) of the Executive Master in Management of Research Infrastructures (EMMRI) Programme, delivered by the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy), one of the RIFF project partners.
EMMRI is a specialised executive MBA focused exclusively on the management of Research Infrastructures (RIs). The programme awards 60 ECTS and runs over 18 months, from November 2026 to May 2028.
The curriculum is structured into:
The programme combines lectures, case study analysis, expert talks from RI leaders, guest speakers, and webinars, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of RI governance, financial sustainability, strategic planning, innovation management, and international cooperation.
The RIFF fellowship for each participant covers attendance at all programme activities, including seven on-campus modules in Milan, transport, accommodation, subsistence, and examination fees.
For participants who are unable to travel outside Ukraine, interactive remote participation will be made possible.
In June 2026, those interested in the EMMRI program had the opportunity to join a webinar with Ukrainian alumni of the program and hear first-hand about their experience, key takeaways, and how EMMRI supported their professional development.
You can access the presentation from the webinar here.
If you would like to learn more, you can also watch the webinar recording below.
High-profile science professionals from research infrastructures across all scientific domains, aiming to strengthen their managerial and strategic leadership capacities to lead research infrastructures.
Applications must be submitted via the website of the University of Milano-Bicocca. You can find more information here.
The RIFF Thematic Summit on Health & Food, Environment, and Data, Computing & Digital Research Infrastructures was a two-day event organised by Masaryk University in Brno on 15–16 June 2026.
In April 2026, Masaryk University in Brno hosted Ukrainian research and policy leaders for the RIFF Study Visits, offering an intensive 5-day programme focused on the development and management of research infrastructures.