Annual scholarship for Master in Science Communication
“Franco Prattico”, SISSA Trieste
The Master in Science Communication “Franco Prattico” (MCS) is an advanced course that aims to train professionals in different fields of science communication.
From 2021, the Pezcoller Foundation provides a € 4,500 scholarship, covering the entire registration fee, to the person who ranked first in the admission list.
For more info, visit https://mcs.sissa.it/.
The recipient of the 2025/2026 scholarship is Linda Trifirò!
She graduated in Biotechnology from the University of Turin, obtained a master’s degree in Medical Biotechnology, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Molecular Medicine.
During her academic career, she has participated in various scientific outreach initiatives, collaborating with schools, and represented Italy in the international final of the scientific communication competition promoted by the European alliance UNITA.
Linda Trifirò, vincitrice della borsa 2025/2026
2024-25 Recipient: Chiara De Santi
She has a Postgraduate Degree in Chemistry (University of Padua) and she is specialized in NMR spectroscopy (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance).
2023-24 Recipient: Elena Barosso
Class of ’98, she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Industrial Bioengineering (University of Padua).
2022-23 Recipient: Andrea De Giovanni
Degree in Biodiversity and Evolution, Doctorate at the University of Bologna. He has always been passionate about nature photography and writing. His works have been published in scientific magazines and websites.
2021-22 Recipient: Lorenzo Marchesi
Degree in history and oriental sciences and a passion for the history of science