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Four-Year PhD Programme in Transnational and Comparative European History and Civilisation European University Institute in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
History
Funding
The post does not provide specific funding details. It states that the department contributes to expenses for research trips or participation in international conferences.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Country
Italy
University
European University Institute
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The European University Institute's Department of History and Civilisation is inviting applications for its four-year residential PhD programme beginning 1 September 2027 at Villa Salviati in Italy.
The programme focuses on transnational and comparative European history, with opportunities to study global connections within early modern and modern European history. During the first two years, doctoral researchers undertake coursework and research activities covering historiographical and methodological issues and central themes of European history. The third and fourth years focus on individual doctoral research, seminars, workshops and thesis development.
Research training includes departmental, research and training seminars, academic writing and interdisciplinary skills courses, conferences, workshops, and digital tools for academic research. Historical fieldwork is supported through contributions toward research trips or international conference participation. Researchers may also join or establish working groups for peer learning and discussion.
The next application call is expected to open in early November 2026. The deadline for applications for the 2027–28 academic year is 15 January 2027 at 14:00 CET. Applicants should consult the department's research themes and indicate one or more professors who could supervise their dissertation in the application form. The EUI does not provide individual guidance on dissertation proposals before application.
Funding details
The post does not provide specific funding details. It states that the department contributes to expenses for research trips or participation in international conferences.
What's required
Applicants should propose doctoral research aligned with the department's research themes in transnational and comparative European history, particularly early modern or modern European history and global connections. The programme expects candidates to undertake historical research based on sources and archives; further application requirements and selection criteria are provided in the official call and applicant information. Candidates should indicate one or more potential supervisors in the application form, but the department does not offer individual guidance on dissertation proposals.
How to apply
The call is expected to open in early November 2026. Apply through the European University Institute application page by 15 January 2027 at 14:00 CET, and indicate one or more professors who could supervise the dissertation. Do not contact potential supervisors for individual proposal guidance.
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