PhD Scholarships – 41st Cycle (2025/2026): Sapienza University of Rome invites applications for admission to 92 PhD programs across a wide range of disciplines for the academic year 2025/2026 (41st Cycle). Scholarships are available for Italian and international candidates through a competitive selection process based on qualifications and/or exams.
🎓 PhD Scholarships at Sapienza University of Rome – 41st Cycle (2025/2026)
🧑🎓 Designation
PhD Student
🔬 Research Areas
PhD programs are available in diverse fields, including but not limited to:
- Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science)
- Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, ICT)
- Humanities (History, Philosophy, Literature, Arts)
- Social Sciences (Economics, Political Science, Law)
- Medicine and Life Sciences (Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biomedicine)
- Interdisciplinary and Emerging Fields (Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Cybersecurity)
See full list here:
🔗 List of PhD Programmes – 41st Cycle
📍 Location
Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
✅ Eligibility / Qualification
- Open to candidates of any nationality and age
- Must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent second-cycle qualification) by 31 October 2025
- Degree must be valid for access to PhD studies in the country of origin and recognized in Italy
- Applicants with foreign degrees must provide certified translations and official recognition documents
- Those who will complete their degree by the deadline can apply with reservation
📝 Job Description
Selected candidates will:
- Enroll in a three-year PhD program
- Conduct original research in their chosen field
- Receive training in research methodologies, academic writing, and teaching
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and international collaborations
- Submit and defend a doctoral thesis by the end of the program
💰 Scholarship Details
- Annual gross scholarship: €16,243
- Additional funding:
- +50% for authorized research periods abroad (up to 12–18 months)
- €19,800/year for the top international candidate in each program
- 10% of the scholarship allocated for research expenses
- Scholarships may be funded by:
- Sapienza University
- Departments or external public/private institutions
- Some programs also offer non-funded positions
📌 How to Apply
- Applications open: 19 May 2025
- Deadline: 19 June 2025 at 23:59 CET
- Apply via the INFOSTUD portal:
🔗 https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/phd-application-form - Pay application fee via PagoPA
- Submit all required documents including:
- Degree certificate
- Transcript
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research proposal (if applicable)
- Any other program-specific documents
⏳ Last Date to Apply
🗓 19 June 2025 (23:59 CET)
For full details, consult the official call (English version for information only):
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📢 PhD Programmes Page
