Call for selection – 119 PhD positions, Cycle XLII, A.Y. 2026/2027 University of Palermo in Italy

University of Palermo is advertising a large doctoral call for 119 PhD positions for Cycle XLII, Academic Year 2026/2027. The call is broadly open across research fields, making it suitable for applicants from many disciplines who are seeking doctoral training in Italy.

A major part of the offer includes 80 positions funded by the Sicilian Region. The position package states a PhD scholarship for 36 months with a gross amount of €16,240, plus a 50% increment for research periods spent outside Italy. The post is a full-time temporary doctoral opportunity at the University of Palermo in Palermo, Italy.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent and demonstrate good English proficiency. The selection process is based on evaluation of the research proposal, qualifications, and an interview. No specific supervisor names are listed in the posting, so candidates should rely on the official call documents and the University of Palermo doctoral office for programme-level guidance.

The application deadline is 9 September 2026 at 14:59 (Europe/Rome). Interested candidates should consult the official call page and submit their application through the University of Palermo website using the linked instructions and documents. The contact email provided is [email protected].

This is a strong opportunity for prospective PhD candidates looking for funded doctoral study in a major Italian university with regional scholarship support and a formal selection process.