6 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Mind, Brain, and Human Thought (MBHT) at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca in Italy

The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca invites applications for 6 fully funded PhD positions in the Mind, Brain, and Human Thought (MBHT) program. This interdisciplinary doctoral program integrates neuroscience, psychology, philosophy of science, and history of philosophy, offering two distinct curricula: Human Thought (Philosophy, History and Science) and Neuroscience (Experimental Psychology and Psychophysiology). The program aims to prepare students to address complex scientific and social challenges, including mental health and technological ethics.

Successful candidates will benefit from a 36-month scholarship, free room and board on campus, access to campus facilities, additional research and international mobility funds, insurance, and social security coverage. There are no tuition fees, and the official language of the program is English. The PhD program starts on November 1, 2026, and is based in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy.

During the first year, students will attend and pass postgraduate courses. In the second and third years, they will conduct their own research projects, potentially abroad, under the guidance of faculty advisors. Participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, and public outreach activities is expected, fostering a vibrant academic community.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Medicine, Bioengineering, Computer Sciences, Linguistics and Humanities, Biology, Economy, or related fields, to be obtained by October 31st, 2026. A high level of English proficiency, enthusiasm for research, motivation, self-confidence, and critical thinking are required.

The IMT School offers a multidisciplinary and international research environment, with opportunities to interact with scholars from related disciplines and partner institutions. The EFC Project enables students to participate in joint activities and academic collaborations across eight Scuole Universitarie Superiori in Italy.

Applications must be submitted online via the application portal. The deadline is June 29, 2026, at 1:00 pm CEST. The selection process includes shortlisting by titles and interviews, with notifications of admission by the end of September 2026. For more information, visit the MBHT program website or contact [email protected].