Federica Laudisa joined IRES as researcher in 2018. She has worked at the Regional Observatory for Universities and Student Support in Piemonte since 2000. Her main research interests include student support policies (grant, accommodation, higher education fee, catering) on a regional and national level, but also financial aid implemented in foreign countries.

Graduated in Sociology at 'La Sapienza' University of Rome, she obtained a Public Policy Analysis Masters Degree in Turin.