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PhD Scholarships in Italy
Phd Scholarships in All Fields in italy
10 scholarships found
Scholarships for PhD study in Italy include awards from University of Trento, University of Florence and European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) in collaboration with Human Technopole.
University of Trento PhD Scholarship
Varies
University of Trento
ItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualUniversity of Trento PhD Scholarships support doctoral study in selected PhD programmes in Italy. Funding varies by call but may include a stipend, research budget, and tuition support.
PhD
Agriculture
Business
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University of Florence PhD Scholarships
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University of FlorenceItaly2026/2027
Italy2026/2027University 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.
PhD
SEMM PhD Programme in Systems Medicine
Fully Funded
European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) in collaboration with Human TechnopoleItaly
ItalyThe SEMM PhD Programme in Systems Medicine offers fully funded doctoral training in systems medicine and related biomedical fields, including computational biology, functional genomics, and population and medical genomics.
PhD
Biology
Computer
+2 more
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded
Scuola Superiore Sant'AnnaItaly2026/2027
Italy2026/2027Fully funded PhD scholarship at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Italy, including an annual stipend and housing supplement for doctoral research.
PhD
Agriculture
Earth_Sci
+1 more
Scuola Superiore Meridionale PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded
Scuola Superiore MeridionaleItaly2026/2027
Italy2026/2027Fully funded PhD scholarships at Scuola Superiore Meridionale in Naples support doctoral study in selected research areas through a competitive admission process.
PhD
Astronomy
Medical
+1 more
Omicspath
Varies
OmicspathItaly
ItalyOmicspath curates scholarship and PhD opportunities in genomics, bioinformatics, spatial proteomics, and medical science across European institutions.
PhD
Biology
Computer
+2 more
Italian Science Fund (FIS 2) Starting Grant
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Italian Ministry of University and ResearchItaly
ItalyThe Italian Science Fund (FIS 2) Starting Grant supports early-career research projects in Italy. It can fund positions such as PhD scholarships within host universities, including projects like those at the University of Padua.
PhD
Anthropology
Environmental_Sci
+2 more
GSSI PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded
Gran Sasso Science InstituteItalyCloses Usually in June
ItalyCloses Usually in JuneGSSI PhD Scholarship is a fully funded doctoral opportunity at the Gran Sasso Science Institute in Italy, supporting PhD study in selected research areas with stipend, housing support, and board.
PhD
Computer
Economics
+3 more
European Space Agency Post-graduate Research Grant Programme
Partially Funded
European Space Agency (ESA), administered by the European University InstituteItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualResearch grant supporting postgraduate students and early career academics to study the history of ESA and its predecessor organisations using archives in Florence, Italy.
Master
PhD
PostDoc
+5 more
DSU Scholarship
Fully Funded
Agenzia Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario (DSU) / regional university right-to-study bodies in ItalyItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualThe DSU Scholarship is an Italian need-based student support scheme that can provide tuition waivers, accommodation, meals, and living-cost support for eligible students at participating universities.
Bachelor
Master
PhD
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Am I eligible for fully funded scholarships for master’s or PhD programs abroad?
Eligibility depends on your GPA, academic background, English score, and program fit. Most scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive.
Do I still need to show proof of funds if I receive a fully funded scholarship?
Sometimes. Even fully funded students may need to show basic maintenance funds during the visa process.
Is IELTS or TOEFL mandatory for international scholarship applications?
In most cases yes, although some universities may waive it if your previous degree was taught fully in English.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
Yes. Applying to several scholarships is recommended, but most sponsors require you to accept only one final award.
How important is work or research experience for winning scholarships?
It depends on the program — research scholarships value academic experience, while leadership scholarships often prioritize professional achievements.