The Italian program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Office of International Science and Engineering (OD/OISE) program. The 2026 program will take place from November 1 to 15, 2026 in central Italy, including the cities of Rome, Naples, Palermo, and Bari, with a focus on manufacturing for the aerospace industry. As evidenced in recent years, a resilient manufacturing sector is critical for coping with international supply chain disruptions, for fostering economic prosperity and national security, and for encouraging research and technological innovation in an increasingly competitive global market.
The program is for graduate students who study advanced manufacturing in the U.S. Each student will be in Italy for 15 days. The program will promote collaborative and global thinking and prepare the students to become more comfortable with international collaborations. Overall, students will have access to a unique research environment in Italy where both universities and industries facilitate the maturity of research projects into commercialization.
Please see an overview and photos from the Summer 2024 program, which focused on manufacturing for the automotive industry.
