ARGIS – Association for Research on the Governance of Social Enterprises is renewing, also for 2025, the call for applications for an award dedicated to the best master’s degree thesis that explores, with originality, the evolution of the Third Sector and successful case studies in the field of social enterprises.

The award, worth €1,000 gross, will be assigned through a selection process conducted by a Judging Committee composed of at least three experts appointed by the ARGIS Board of Directors and chaired by the President of the Association.

Eligibility requirements

Graduates who have obtained a Master’s Degree in the calendar year 2025 at any Italian university are eligible to apply. Participation is free of charge.

How to apply

The application form, available at www.argis.it, must be submitted by 28 February 2026 via certified email (PEC) to: argis@pec.it

The following documents must be attached to the application:

• full text of the thesis (in .doc or .pdf format);
• abstract of the thesis (maximum 60 lines, in .doc or .pdf format);
• self-certification of the awarded degree, including a list of exams taken and grades received;
• a copy of a valid ID document;
• an updated Europass curriculum vitae (with photo);
• personal phone number and email address.

For further information and to download the application form: www.argis.it