The Provosts support the President in the academic governance of the EUI by strengthening academic leadership, streamlining operational processes, and facilitating coordination across academic units. Alongside their leadership roles with the Institute, they continue their academic activities as EUI professors, and remain part of the academic community.
In March 2025, Giacomo Calzolari and Josephine van Zeben were appointed as the EUI’s inaugural Provosts.
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Giacomo Calzolari
Full-time Professor
Department of Economics
Provost for Research and External Relations
Office of the Provosts
Prof. Calzolari – as Provost for Research and External Relations – oversees the EUI’s research and external relations portfolios. His responsibilities include advancing and supporting the EUI’s research profile and fostering institutional partnerships. In his work on external relations, he collaborates with the Development and External Relations Service (DEXT).
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Josephine van Zeben
Full-time Professor
Florence School of Transnational Governance
Provost for Education and Academic Staff Development
Office of the Provosts
Prof. van Zeben – as Provost for Education and Academic Staff Development – leads the EUI’s educational initiatives, encompassing doctoral supervision, masters education, executive education, and postdoctoral programmes, together with the Dean of Graduate Studies and Academic Director of the Max Weber Programme and other Fellowships. She is also responsible for academic staff development, promoting an inclusive, diverse working culture that upholds academic excellence and reflects the EUI’s values.
The Provosts work closely together, especially on transversal questions of performance, accountability and sustainability.
Contact the Office of the Provosts:
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