Research
Through our research we expand the frontier of knowledge and prepare people ready to contribute to the future of society

Our mission

We are committed to research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge, integrating fundamental discoveries with applications. Our goal is to make a positive impact on societal transformations and to educate individuals who will contribute to tomorrow’s society with competence and passion. 

Strategy

UNIPI is a research-intensive university that actively supports the participation of its researchers in competitive national and international calls, both for individual projects and consortia. 

We promote a research culture that is open to international engagement, recognizing it as essential for professional and personal growth and for achieving results with high scientific, cultural, and social impact. 

Research in Numbers

HORIZON 2020 AND HORIZON EUROPE PROJECTS (MARCH 2025)

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NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PROJECTS (DECEMBER 2025)

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INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS 2024 (SCOPUS)

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RESEARCH STAFF (DECEMBER 2023)

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PHD STUDENTS (DECEMBER 2024)

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Research places

At the University of Pisa, research thrives across 20 departments and numerous centers—university-wide, departmental, and interdepartmental. Our research ecosystem is powered by hundreds of active projects involving scientists from around the globe. We invest in cutting-edge infrastructure and shared laboratories to foster a dynamic and interdisciplinary scientific community. 

Our research is further strengthened by collaborations with leading research institutes, advanced schools, and public institutions in the Pisa area, as well as by a solid network of national and international partnerships. 

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In a study published in SN Social Sciences, Alberto Vannucci of the University of Pisa and Davide Torsello of Central...
Sviluppato uno strumento innovativo in grado di interpretare le mutazioni del DNA. Il codice è disponibile gratuitamente su GitHub, in modo che altri gruppi possano usarlo liberamente
Ten departments were involved, with seven Starting Grants, two Consolidator Grants and four Advanced Grants supporting innovative ideas developed by early-career researchers and established scientists alike
The study, coordinated by the University of Pisa, has been published in Science Advances on 1 December 2025.
The study, conducted by the Universities of Pisa, Florence and Siena, was published in Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
In a study published in SN Social Sciences, Alberto Vannucci of the University of Pisa and Davide Torsello of Central European University demonstrate for the first time how narrative power...
AISAFETY is a supervision system designed to prevent accidents involving machinery. It can also be installed on existing equipment to reduce risks linked to operator error or tampering
Ten departments were involved, with seven Starting Grants, two Consolidator Grants and four Advanced Grants supporting innovative ideas developed by early-career researchers and established scientists alike
Despite the conflict, fourteen mobilities were completed, strengthening academic ties and future prospects