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Application deadline March 31, 2026 at 17:00 CET. Jury decision by June 30, 2026. Final report due March 31, 2027.
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UEFA Research Grant Programme (UEFA RGP) is sponsored by UEFA Academy. This program supports visionary research on European football for academics working in partnership with national associations.
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UEFA Research Grant Programme (UEFA RGP) - UEFA Academy UEFA Research Grant Programme (UEFA RGP) The UEFA RGP is a prestigious grant programme designed for academics working in partnership with national associations to deliver research that improves strategic decision-making in European football. The UEFA RGP has been established to support visionary research on European football.
It is for anyone working on, or already holding, a PhD who is analysing European football from a variety of academic disciplines. Once completed, the research is shared with the 55 UEFA member associations and is used for growth and development purposes.
Grant applicants must submit a recommendation letter from a UEFA member association, thus ensuring that their project is undertaken in line with contemporary issues and has the highest practical value possible. In order to foster cooperation between its member associations and European universities, UEFA allows up to three researchers based in the territories of three different national associations to submit joint applications.
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.
Priority topic for the 26/27 cycle: Researchers are invited to submit proposals investigating how relative age, maturation and mixed training models interact to influence physical development pathways, training responsiveness and long ‑ term athlete development in youth football. A detailed brief on this priority topic is available for download in the Files section.
Important notice: Please note that as of 2023, research projects on medical topics are no longer accepted for the UEFA Research Grant Programme. Academics working on medical and health related research can apply to the UEFA Medical Research Grant Programme (UEFA MRGP) , a specific scheme, tailor-made to medical topics and under the management of UEFA’s medical unit. Message successfully sent!
Researchers at a university or equivalent institution with the support of a UEFA member association Next application deadline: 31 March 2026 (17:00 CET) Research carried out at home institution Individual grant of up to €15,000; Joint grant of up to €20,000 Max.
5 grants per cycle (total allocation: €75,000) + one additional grant on priority topic for 26/27 English, French and German Application deadline 2026/27 cycle Jury decision 2026/27 cycle Deadline interim report 2026/27 cycle Deadline final report 2026/27 cycle Opportunity for researchers to conduct their research in the best possible conditions Access to both funds and data (from national associations and UEFA) Gain international recognition Opportunity for national associations and UEFA to access the latest research in order to further develop their own activities and projects Regulations - English version (PDF 4.
14 MB) Regulations - French version (PDF 4. 15 MB) Regulations - German version (PDF 4. 15 MB) Declaration - English version (DOCX 4.
29 MB) Declaration - French version (DOCX 4. 29 MB) Declaration - German version (DOCX 4. 29 MB) Guidelines on use of archives - English version (PDF 0.
30 MB) Guidelines on use of archives - French version (PDF 0. 31 MB) Guidelines on use of archives - German version (PDF 0. 32 MB) Detailed brief - Priority topic 26/27 (PDF 4.
08 MB) UEFA Academy participants terms and conditions (PDF 0. 16 MB) Application deadline for the UEFA Research Grant Programme Priority topic : for the 26/27 cycle, UEFA is introducing a priority topic.
Researchers are invited to submit proposals investigating how relative age, maturation and mixed training models interact to influence physical development pathways, training responsiveness and long ‑ term athlete development in youth football. A detailed brief on this priority topic is available for download in the Files section.
Please note that as of 2023, research projects on medical topics are no longer accepted for the UEFA Research Grant Programme. Academics working on medical and health related research can apply to the UEFA Medical Research Grant Programme (UEFA MRGP) , a specific scheme, tailor-made to medical topics and under the management of UEFA’s medical unit.
Applicants are informed of the jury’s decision Online introductory meeting Online introductory meeting for the UEFA Research Grant Programme Researchers submit interim report Researchers submit final report Presentation of final report Researchers present online their final report to the RGP jury What our students and experts say "As a recipient of a grant, I have benefited both academically and professionally from the process.
The grant enabled me to engage with UEFA and the French and Dutch football associations as part of my programme of research, facilitating important findings into referee abuse, experience and training in different cultures and countries. Developing an under-researched subject area and furthering academic and professional understanding have been central to the grant programme and my research."
Associate Professor in Applied Global Sport Management, Coventry University "The UEFA Research Grant Programme is not just related to supporting academic research; it represents a fundamental strategic pillar for the development of football in Europe. For instance, the project supported by the Italian Football Association definitely helped to give a strong boost to the growth of women’s football in Italy and further afield.
The research provided analysis and insights on governance, financial and organisational aspects of clubs promoting the women’s game internationally. The final outcomes had great strategic relevance for the definition of guidelines to further develop the sport, as well as evaluating the potential benefits to be derived from integration with professional men’s clubs."
Head of development and social responsibility, Italian Football Association Message successfully sent!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Anyone working on or already holding a PhD analyzing European football. Must submit a recommendation letter from a UEFA member association. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to €15,000 for individual grants; up to €20,000 for joint grants. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
UEFA Research Grant Programme (UEFA RGP) is funded by UEFA Academy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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