The initiative aims to promote the quality of course units and the continuous improvement of the learning experience for students, through the recognition and promotion of innovative teaching practices carried out during the previous academic year by full-time University professors, in line with the University’s strategies regarding quality, participation and student-centred learning.
Application procedure
Any full-time tenured professor at the University who holds at least one course unit in the 2025/2026 academic year may submit one or more applications relating to the course units they have taught, by completing the appropriate form. The recipients of the Action 1 award (the winners) may submit a nomination relating to innovative teaching initiatives within the scope of a course unit other than the one for which their nomination was successful in the previous academic year.
Assessment
Proposals will be assessed by a committee specifically appointed by the Rector, comprising:
- tenured professors who are not candidates, with documented experience in university teaching and innovative methodologies;
- student representatives, appointed by the Students’ Council;
- at least one external expert in the field of university teaching and assessment.
Assessment criteria
Criterion | Maximum score |
Objectives and aims of the innovative action | 20 |
Type and significance of the innovation introduced | 20 |
Critical reflection and overall assessment (including OPIS and Syllabus data) | 20 |
Alignment with the University’s Strategic Guidelines | 20 |
Participation in training courses on university teaching (at the University or externally) | 20 |
In the event of a tie, preference will be given to the candidate with the least length of service.
Awards on offer
- The 30 successful full-time professors will be awarded a gross financial incentive, inclusive of the University’s contributions, amounting to €2,000.00, in accordance with Article 9 of Law 240/2010;
- the winning projects will be included in the University’s Innovative Teaching Database and will be documented and promoted from a scientific and methodological perspective, including with the support of dedicated staff;
- projects deemed “deserving of a special mention” will nevertheless be included in the database, and professors will be invited to the public awards ceremony scheduled for February 2027 and February 2028 respectively.
Deadline for submitting applications
Deadline for submitting applications: 3 November 2026
To apply for the call, please complete the form available HERE (in Italian only)
