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University of Florence PhD Scholarships
University of Florence PhD Programmes 2026/2027 in Italy in Multiple Research Areas University of Florence in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded and unfunded PhD positions are available. Scholarship-funded positions provide €16,243 per year before social security charges, paid monthly in arrears. Students conducting research abroad may receive a 50% scholarship increase for up to 12 months abroad, or up to 18 months for co-supervised international doctorates. Each doctoral student receives a research budget equal to at least 10% of the scholarship amount. International students may also be eligible for one-off support of up
Deadline
Expired
Country
Italy
University
University of Florence
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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.
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About this position
The University of Florence is advertising its XLII Cycle PhD Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year in Italy. This is a doctoral opportunity with multiple research areas and a mix of scholarship-funded and unfunded positions. The call is suitable for applicants interested in advanced research across disciplines such as computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, cybersecurity, climate modeling, environmental science, economics, health sciences, engineering sciences, humanities, social sciences, and space research.
The programmes are hosted by the University of Florence, one of Italy’s leading universities, and are designed for full-time doctoral study over three years. The start date is planned for November 1, 2026. Applications open on May 12, 2026 and close on June 11, 2026 at 12:00 noon Italian time.
Funding is a major feature of this call. Scholarship holders receive €16,243 per year before social security charges, paid monthly. In addition, doctoral students may receive a 50% increase in scholarship funding for research periods abroad, a research budget equal to at least 10% of the scholarship amount, and possible one-off support of up to €5,000 for eligible international students. Some positions are funded by public institutions, private organizations, the Italian Space Agency, the National Cybersecurity Agency, and other research entities.
Eligibility is broad: applicants from all nationalities may apply if they hold a qualifying master’s-level degree or equivalent. The selection process may include academic evaluation, research proposal review, written exams, oral interviews, and language assessment. Some programmes allow online interviews. International applicants may need translated and legalized documents and, if admitted, must follow Italian visa and Universitaly procedures.
Applications must be submitted through the official University of Florence online portal. A €30 non-refundable fee is required for each doctoral programme application. Candidates should review the official call and annexes carefully to identify programme-specific research topics, reserved positions, and document requirements.
Funding details
Fully funded and unfunded PhD positions are available. Scholarship-funded positions provide €16,243 per year before social security charges, paid monthly in arrears. Students conducting research abroad may receive a 50% scholarship increase for up to 12 months abroad, or up to 18 months for co-supervised international doctorates. Each doctoral student receives a research budget equal to at least 10% of the scholarship amount. International students may also be eligible for one-off support of up
What's required
Applicants must hold a relevant master's degree or equivalent qualification for PhD access, including an Italian Laurea Magistrale under DM 270/2004, Laurea Specialistica under DM 509/1999, a pre-509/1999 Italian degree of at least four years, a second-level AFAM degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification. Candidates who will complete their degree before the programme start date may apply but must provide proof of graduation within 10 days of obtaining the qualification. Selection may include evaluation of academic qualifications, research proposal, written exam, oral interview, preliminary screening, and language proficiency assessment. Some programmes may assess English, other foreign languages, and Italian for foreign applicants.
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