Since 2014, the Politecnico has been licensed to use the Research Professional platform which provides a wide range of information on funding opportunities at national, European and international level. The platform is particularly useful because it allows those involved in research to outline needs and interests.

The information contains a short description, the conditions of participation and the applicable deadlines. The contents are general in nature, in addition to a number of relevant thematic competitions identified by the Research Service from time to time. The Bulletin is sent via the distribution lists of the Politecnico, to Full Professors, to Associate ones, to Researchers, to Temporary Research Fellows, to PhD students. The distribution lists are used also to promote training and information events organised by the Research Service on various research-related topics.

The search for opportunities for the funding of research and related activities falls within the mission of the Research Service. This activity is closely tied to the type of research (e.g. contribution to costs, tenders, direct funding, etc.). In particular, the search for opportunities is supported in different areas.

This category includes the competitions which the Service identifies on the Internet and/or via direct reports of opportunities and participations. In this case, the reporting procedure starts and any participation limits are assessed. If there are no limits, information is sent by email via the distribution lists.

All external requests for joint activities or for contracted research funding/research grants, received by the Research Service, are sent to the relevant Heads of Departments and/or potential persons interested therein, according to the mapping of competences by the Research Service. This activity is very important for the activation of third party contracts.

The supply of information on the opportunities monitored by the Research Service differs according to the funding programme. The Research Service has included a Horizon Europe section in the University Intranet, with all relevant documents. Information is updated every month.

The University Intranet also includes a number of "how to" for the different types of competitions which are of great interest to the University. All the documents can be downloaded from the form "How to".

The Research Service provides prior information on Horizon Europe calls, organising information seminars on specific topics (usually twice a year) and especially for ERC and Marie Curie calls.