Applications are now open for the second edition of the ‘Luigi Surdich’ Graduation Award, established in memory of the University of Genoa lecturer in Italian Literature, who passed away on 5 August 2024.

The prize, worth €1,000, is open to those who have obtained a master’s degree at the School of Humanities of the University of Genoa between 1 October 2023 and 31 July 2026, having defended a thesis focusing on themes, authors or works of Italian literature.

Deadline: 11 October 2026.

The call for applications and details on how to apply can be found on the School’s website.

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