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UEFA Research Grant Programme

UEFA Research Grant Programme awardees and jurors ©UEFA

The UEFA Research Grant Programme was created to support the work of researchers studying for or already holding a PhD and analysing European football from the perspective of a variety of academic disciplines. UEFA hopes to continue helping to get research projects off the ground that its 55 member associations can then use to further develop their own activities and projects.

Consequently, applicants must submit a letter of recommendation written by a representative of a UEFA member association in support of the proposed research. This ensures that projects are developed for and in conjunction with the national associations and that they have the highest practical value possible.

UEFA Research Grant Programme

In an effort to foster international cooperation and cross-border studies, UEFA also accepts joint applications. Up to three researchers based in the territories of three different member associations will be able to apply jointly for a grant.

Each individual project selected by the UEFA Research Grant Jury is eligible for a grant of up to €15,000 and each joint project for a grant of up to €20,000 for a nine-month research period. 

Research proposals in the following fields may be submitted:

  • Economics
  • History
  • Law
  • Management
  • Medical science
  • Political science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

The UEFA Research Grant Jury comprises a chairman, representatives of European football and academics known internationally for their work in European football or sport in general.

The UEFA Research Grant Programme is coordinated by the UEFA Academy, the new home for all of UEFA’s education programmes and learning initiatives (www.UEFAacademy.com/rgp)