University of Florence PhD Scholarships 2026
About this scholarship
University of Florence PhD Scholarships support doctoral study in multiple research areas in Italy, with funded and unfunded places available across the university's PhD programmes.
The University of Florence PhD Scholarships are offered by the University of Florence in Italy as part of its doctoral programme admissions call. The scheme supports full-time PhD study across a wide range of research areas, including science and technology, engineering, health-related fields, economics, humanities, and social sciences.
The programme typically includes both scholarship-funded and unfunded PhD positions. For funded places, doctoral candidates receive an annual scholarship paid monthly, and the package may also include additional support for research activities. Students who carry out part of their doctoral research abroad can benefit from an increase to the scholarship for a limited period, and international students may also be considered for one-off settling-in support where provided in the call.
These scholarships are intended for applicants who are eligible for admission to a PhD in Italy and who hold a relevant master's-level qualification or an equivalent degree that gives access to doctoral study. Candidates who have not yet completed their qualifying degree may usually apply if they finish it before the programme starts, subject to the university's conditions. Admission is competitive and normally based on academic background, the fit with the chosen doctoral programme, and any required selection procedures.
The scholarships are tenable at the University of Florence in Italy. Applicants generally apply through the university's official PhD call for the relevant cycle, selecting an eligible doctoral programme and submitting the required academic documents. Because details can vary by year and by programme, students should review the current call carefully for exact eligibility rules, funding conditions, and document requirements.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants must hold a relevant master's degree or equivalent qualification that gives access to PhD study. Accepted qualifications may include an Italian Laurea Magistrale, Laurea Specialistica, certain pre-reform Italian degrees of at least four years, a second-level AFAM diploma, or an equivalent foreign qualification. Candidates completing their degree before the programme start date may usually apply subject to the call conditions.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting University of Florence PhD Scholarships.
