Summary
The Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM) has announced a call for 50 fully funded PhD scholarships for the academic year 2026–2027. The doctoral programs span multiple disciplines including science, medicine, humanities, law, and technology, offering a 4-year structured research training with international mobility opportunities.
50 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships 2026–27 Across 10 Fields!, SSM Italy
Designation
- PhD Scholar / Doctoral Candidate
- Doctoral Research Fellow
Program Table (Doctoral Fields)
| ID | Program Acronym | Research Field |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | ACMA | Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology & Cultures |
| 02 | CTO | Clinical and Translational Oncology |
| 03 | SPACE | Cosmology, Space Science & Technology |
| 04 | GEM | Genomic and Experimental Medicine |
| 05 | GHG | Global History and Governance |
| 06 | LOSPD | Law & Organizational Studies for Inclusion |
| 07 | MPHS | Mathematical & Physical Sciences for Advanced Materials |
| 08 | MERC | Modeling Engineering Risk & Complexity |
| 09 | MOSES | Molecular Sciences for Earth & Space |
| 10 | TTCL | Texts, Traditions & Book Cultures |
Research Area
- Archaeology & Cultural Heritage
- Oncology & Biomedical Sciences
- Space Science & Cosmology
- Genomics & Experimental Medicine
- Governance & Social Sciences
- Legal & Organizational Inclusion Studies
- Advanced Materials & Physics
- Risk & Complexity Engineering
- Earth & Molecular Sciences
- Linguistics, Literature & Book Studies
Location
- Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM)
- Naples, Italy
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Master’s degree (“Laurea Magistrale” or equivalent)
- 5-year integrated degree (old system)
- Equivalent foreign Master’s level qualification
Additional conditions:
- No age or citizenship restrictions
- Candidates already holding a PhD are not eligible
- Final-year Master’s students may apply conditionally
Job Description
Selected PhD scholars will:
- Conduct advanced 4-year doctoral research programs
- Attend coursework (mainly in the first year)
- Participate in structured academic training and seminars
- Complete research stays abroad (minimum two semesters encouraged)
- Develop and defend a PhD dissertation at the end of the program
- Receive annual scholarship funding and research grants
Scholarship includes:
- €19,000 per year stipend
- Additional research funding (10%–20% per year)
- Extra allowance for international research stays (up to +50%)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only via:
👉 https://pica.cineca.it/ssm/dottoratoxlii-ssm/domande/
Required documents include:
- CV, thesis, transcripts
- Research proposal / scientific report
- Statement of purpose
- Identity document
- Publications (if any)
Last Date for Apply
- Application Deadline: 27 August 2026 (14:00 CET)
