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PhD Programme in Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute European University Institute in Italy

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

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Italy

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European University Institute

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Sociology
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About this position

The European University Institute (EUI) is announcing its Doctoral Programme in Political and Social Sciences for the 2027–28 academic year.

This residential PhD programme is based at the Badia Fiesolana in San Domenico di Fiesole, near Florence, Italy. Research opportunities span politics and comparative politics, political theory, international relations, and sociology, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary work and interaction across the department.

PhD researchers benefit from intensive supervision, academic independence, a strong research community, and engagement with visiting academics, practitioners, and other leaders. Applicants should review the faculty research themes and indicate three potential professors for supervision in the application form; the EUI does not provide individual dissertation-proposal guidance before application.

The call for applications is expected to open in early November 2026. The application deadline for the 2027–28 academic year is 15 January 2027 at 14:00 CET. Applicants with disabilities or specific educational needs are encouraged to contact the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies to coordinate reasonable adjustments.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should apply to the Doctoral Programme in Political and Social Sciences for the 2027–28 academic year and indicate three professors who could supervise their dissertation. The programme advises applicants not to contact potential supervisors for individual guidance. Candidates with disabilities or specific educational needs may register their needs with the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies for reasonable adjustments. Detailed eligibility and selection requirements are provided in the application call and programme information.

How to apply

Review the programme and application information on the European University Institute website. Submit the PhD application through the EUI application portal by 15 January 2027 at 14:00 CET. Applicants may register their interest to receive updates when the call opens.

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