Since 2000, the Foundation promotes research and study’s activities on childhood and adolescence on the most salient topics, by allocating scholarships contributions to the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia for a

Ph.D programme on “Human Psychobiology”

in order to implement the research on genetics origins of children and adolescent diseases, traumas, emergencies and mental disease in children and adolescent.

In addition, on June 2003, thanks to the Foundation's support, the same University proclaimed a grant for a
research programme on "Educational models on network services quality management in emergency situations involving children and adolescents" (www.unimore.it).

The Foundation Child has also promoted a

Ph.D programme on "Neuroscience and psychopathology during developmental age and adolescence"

in cooperation with the Dept. of Experimental Medicine of the University of L'Aquila (www.univaq.it).

ALLOCATION CRITERIA
The Foundation chooses to support projects on the basis of the following characteristics:

• Previous results achieved and the potential of the applicant;
• Specific attention shall be paid to the diffusion of a child-centred culture and to the chance for success of the project;
• National demand for a particular training or a particular plan of activity;
• The opportunity to promote international collaboration and to share knowledge and resources.

MASTER

The Foundation Child, in association with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia as well as Telefono Azzurro, promoted the Master programme

• "Evaluation and Intervention in Abuse to childhood and Pedophilia Contest"
  the Master aims to provide the participants with a depth training on children and adolescent distresses, with particular reference to the abuse and mistreatment and to the integrated action of the diverse professionals on the territory.
  www.abuso.unimore.it
  

The foundation also promoted the following Masters in the last years :

• “Expert in Evaluation, Diagnose and Intervention in Abuse to Childhood and Adolescence Contest: Mean and Methodology"
  
  
• “Psychiatric and Psychology Jurisdiction Expert”