Unifi4Future is the Unifi competition aimed at enhancing the quality of research and the competitiveness of the University of Florence in participating in the European Research Council (ERC), Starting Grant scheme. The call for proposals is open to researchers of any age and nationality, either internal or external to the University, and aims to reward projects (maximum 5) that will stand out for their radically innovative scientific ideas as well as for the scientific skills of the participating researchers. Selected candidates commit to submitting their project idea to the ERC Starting Grant call. This funding is intended for the contracting of the researcher through a specific research grant lasting 18 months and for covering expenses aimed at structuring project proposals. The research grant may be supplemented by an additional Mobility Allowance for winners residing abroad. Call for proposals 2024 - deadline July 2, 2024