Are you a graduate, PhD student, or researcher at the University of Cagliari or the University of Sassari? Has your research focused on orienteering? This is your chance!
PWT Italia SSD, as part of the “Orienteering 4 Research” Project—in collaboration with Sardegna Ricerche, the University of Cagliari, the University of Sassari, and Fiso Sardegna—is launching the “Orienteering 4 Research” Award 2026. The initiative aims to promote and support scientific research related to orienteering across multiple disciplines, including sports science, health, neuroscience, medicine, psychology, engineering, and digital technologies.
🏆 The Prizes
The competition will award 4 prizes in total:
  • 2 Senior Awards: €1,500.00 each (for published papers, papers under review, or abstracts accepted at conferences between Jan 1, 2024, and Aug 31, 2026).
  • 2 Junior Awards: €500.00 each (for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD theses defended between Jan 1, 2024, and Aug 31, 2026).
🎯 Who Can Apply?
The contest is open to Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates, PhD holders/students, and research fellows enrolled at, affiliated with, or graduated from the University of Cagliari or the University of Sassari. Interdisciplinary research is highly welcome, provided that orienteering represents a core element of the study.
📅 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to info@orienteering.it starting from 2:00 PM on August 27, 2026, until 11:59 PM on September 21, 2026.
Required Documents (check the full call for details):
  • Application form (Signed Annex A)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A copy of the publication, thesis, or abstract
  • Self-certification of the publication status
  • An explanatory report (max 2 pages) outlining objectives, methodology, results, innovative elements, and potential applications.
🏅 Award Ceremony
Winners will be announced and awarded during a dedicated scientific event on orienteering organized by PWT Italia and Sardegna Ricerche later in 2026.
👉 [Download the Full Official Call and Annex A]