Marco Mucciarelli Award: applications are now open for the 6th edition

This year again, the Marco Mucciarelli Graduation Award will be presented, now in its sixth edition. The prize is promoted by the Gian Franco Lupo Association, “Un Sorriso alla Vita,” the University of Basilicata, OGS, the Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis of the National Research Council (CNR) in Tito (PZ), and ANPAS.

The award is intended for recent graduates in Physics, Geophysical Sciences, Geological Sciences or Geological Sciences and Technologies, and Engineering who have submitted a specialist or master’s thesis on seismological, geophysical, or earthquake engineering topics in 2025.

The prize was established to honor and introduce to younger generations the professional, scientific, and human legacy of Professor Marco Mucciarelli, who was always passionately dedicated to the education of his students.

It consists of a sum of €6,000 aimed at supporting and enhancing the academic and professional development of young graduates. This initiative not only provides tangible recognition of their efforts, but also encourages them to continue pursuing excellence and innovation in the fields of Earth Sciences and Engineering.

The deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 2026.