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Funded PhD in Social and Political Science at Bocconi University Bocconi University in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
The four-year program offers up to six fellowship places. Fellowships provide €27,000 gross per year for four years and exempt recipients from tuition fees for the full program. One additional place includes payment of tuition fees. Students without a fellowship or tuition waiver pay €15,000 per year in years 1 and 2 and €5,000 per year in years 3 and 4.
Deadline
Jan 18, 2027
Country
Italy
University
Bocconi University
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Bocconi University invites applications for a four-year, full-time PhD in Social and Political Science in Italy. The program prepares motivated researchers for academic and research careers in political economy, political science, demography, public management and administration, and sociology.
During the first two years, students develop advanced theoretical and methodological skills, select a specialization aligned with their interests and faculty expertise, and complete a research paper with faculty guidance. The third and fourth years focus on dissertation research. Students may also participate in exchanges and internships with leading policy institutes worldwide.
Up to six places include fellowships of €27,000 gross per year for four years, with tuition-fee exemption for fellowship recipients. One additional place includes payment of tuition fees. Applications are open to candidates of any citizenship who have completed or are completing graduate studies and have at least proven B2 English proficiency under the CEFR.
Required materials include a full CV, academic records and degree documentation, GRE or GMAT scores, and a statement of purpose of up to 1,200 words. Up to three reference letters are encouraged. Applications must be submitted online by 18 January 2027. Candidates who pass the initial assessment may be invited to an online interview.
Funding details
The four-year program offers up to six fellowship places. Fellowships provide €27,000 gross per year for four years and exempt recipients from tuition fees for the full program. One additional place includes payment of tuition fees. Students without a fellowship or tuition waiver pay €15,000 per year in years 1 and 2 and €5,000 per year in years 3 and 4.
What's required
Applicants of any citizenship must have completed or be completing graduate studies and demonstrate at least a proven B2 level of English under the CEFR. Required application materials include a full CV, academic records and degree documentation, GRE or GMAT scores, and a statement of purpose of up to 1,200 words describing motivation, research interests, and professional goals. Up to three reference letters are strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Candidates reaching at least 70/100 in the qualifications assessment may be invited to an online interview; admission requires at least 70/100 in the qualifications assessment and 25/50 in the interview.
How to apply
Apply exclusively through Bocconi’s online application procedure using the Apply link. Submit the CV, academic records, GRE or GMAT scores, statement of purpose, and optionally up to three reference letters before 18 January 2027. For questions, contact [email protected].
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