Scuola Superiore Meridionale PhD Scholarship
Funding
Fully Funded
Covers
tuition + stipend
Stipend
Deadline
Rolling

Scuola Superiore Meridionale PhD Scholarship 2026

About this scholarship

Fully funded PhD scholarships at Scuola Superiore Meridionale in Naples support doctoral study in selected research areas through a competitive admission process.

The Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM) PhD Scholarship supports doctoral study at Scuola Superiore Meridionale in Naples, Italy. The programme is designed for highly qualified graduates seeking advanced research training in an international and interdisciplinary academic environment.

Based on the referenced posting, SSM offers fully funded PhD scholarships across multiple doctoral programmes, including areas such as cosmology and space science, genomic and experimental medicine, advanced materials and technologies, and risk and complexity modelling. Scholarships are typically awarded for four years, and admission is highly selective.

Applicants are generally expected to hold a five-year university degree equivalent to a master's degree. Selection is based on a competitive process that may include an assessment of qualifications, a formal exam, and an interview. The exact eligibility rules, required documents, and programme-specific conditions are set out in the official call for applications for each cycle.

This opportunity is hosted in Italy, with study based in Naples. It is suitable for students aiming to pursue research-led doctoral training in science and related interdisciplinary fields offered by SSM. As the scholarship is tied to admission to an SSM PhD programme, candidates should apply through the institution's official doctoral admissions process when the call opens.

Prospective applicants should monitor the official programme announcement for details on available PhD tracks, scholarship terms, documentation, and application deadlines.

Eligibility

Who can apply for this scholarship

Applicants must generally hold a five-year university degree or an equivalent master's-level qualification. Admission is competitive and based on evaluation of qualifications, examination, and interview, subject to the official call for the relevant PhD cycle.

Study levelPhD
Host countryITALY
Eligible subjectsAstronomy, Medical, Materials Science
Open toInternational applicants

Requirements

Documents typically needed to apply

01Candidates are expected to submit the documents specified in the official call for applications. The referenced posting states that selection is based on a competitive exam
02assessment of qualifications
03and an interview.
Fully FundedPhD
Applications close
Rolling
2026/2027
Last updated: Jun 2026
What’s covered
Tuition fees
Maintenance stipend
Travel allowance
Accommodation
Duration
4 years
Currency

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