What For Award – 10th Edition

Main deadlines
- Application for the Award: 12th June 2026
- Video submission: 30th June 2026
- Notification of selected candidates: 31st July 2026
- Popular Jury voting deadline: 17th September 2026, 6:00 pm
- Award ceremony: 18th September 2026
The amount of the Prize is EUR 1,000.00.
For more information: phdfood2026@uniud.it
How to reach University of Udine
The venue is located at the University of Udine Scientific Campus “Rizzi”, Via delle Scienze 206, 33100 Udine. This is one of the main university sites in Udine and hosts teaching rooms, study areas, laboratories and other student services.
By bus
The campus can be reached by the Udine urban bus network operated by TPL FVG. The main bus lines serving the Polo Scientifico Rizzi / University area in Via delle Scienze are line 9 and line 10.
For visitors arriving from Udine railway station, line 10 is the most direct and useful connection.
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The bus stops closest to the venue are along Via delle Scienze, near the university campus.
By car
The venue can be reached easily by car at the following address:
Polo Scientifico Rizzi
Via delle Scienze 206
33100 Udine, Italy
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On foot
Reaching the venue on foot is possible depending on your starting point, but it is generally recommended only if you are already staying in the nearby area. For most visitors arriving from the railway station or the city centre, using the bus or a taxi is usually more convenient. The campus is located outside the historic centre and is better connected by public transport. This is an inference based on the campus location and the structure of Udine’s urban transport network.
How to reach Udine
The venue is located at the University of Udine Scientific Campus (Polo Scientifico), Via delle Scienze 206, 33100 Udine.
Coming by plane
From Trieste Airport (TRS)
Trieste Airport is usually the most convenient airport for reaching Udine. The airport has a railway station directly connected to the terminal area, with frequent train services to Udine. Trieste Airport reports daily regional and interregional train connections on the Trieste–Udine route.
You can check schedules and buy tickets here:
A direct bus connection between Trieste Airport and Udine is also commonly available through the regional public transport system.
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From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport offers direct coach connections to the main cities of Friuli Venezia Giulia, including Udine. The airport’s official website lists direct services operated by companies such as ATVO, FlixBus and Itabus.
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From Treviso Airport (TSF)
Treviso Airport can also be used to reach Udine. The airport is connected to Treviso railway station by bus services, including Treviso AirLink and MOM line 6, and from there you can continue by train toward Udine.
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Coming by train
Udine is well connected by train from the main cities of northern Italy. For national and regional rail services, including connections from airports via Mestre, Trieste Airport or Treviso station, please refer to Trenitalia.
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Coming by car
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Accommodation
Important notice: The conference organization will not manage or arrange hotel reservations. Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation.
Important notice: During the event period, Udine is in high season and accommodation availability is limited. The Organising Committee strongly recommends that registered participants book their stay as early as possible, in order to secure accommodation close to the venue and benefit from the negotiated rates with selected hotels.
To take advantage of the special rates, participants are required to contact the hotels directly and indicate their participation in the event.
Please use the following subject line when sending your booking request:

Pool included
Gym included











For bookings, please refer to “30° Workshop on the Developments in the Italian PhD Research on Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology”





Parking €12/night

Breakfast not included

Parking €20/day


≈ 5 km from the venue

≈ 6 km from the venue

≈ 6 km from the venue
For bookings, please refer to “30° Workshop on the Developments in the Italian PhD Research on Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology”

≈ 8 km from the venue

≈ 11 km from the venue

11 km from the event location

≈ 11 km from the venue

≈ 13 km from the venue

15 km from the event location

15 km from the event location