Summary
The Università degli Studi di Trieste has officially opened the application process for its PhD programs for the 42nd Cycle (Academic Year 2026/2027 – Second Session). Qualified national and international candidates are invited to apply for doctoral fellowships and positions offered across various scientific disciplines including Social Sciences, Science & Technology, and Life & Health Sciences.
PhD Scholarships at University of Trieste, Italy – A.Y. 2026/2027
Designation
PhD Fellow / Doctoral Researcher
Overview of Programs
| Research Area | PhD Programs Offered |
| Social Sciences & Humanities | • Circular Economy • Filosofia, storia e studi politici • Studi giuridici interdisciplinari avanzati • Transculturalità e transmedialità: letteratura, linguistica, interpretazione e traduzione |
| Technological & Scientific Area | • Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence • Chimica • Fisica • Ingegneria civile-ambientale e architettura • Ingegneria industriale e dell’informazione • Nanotecnologie • Scienze della terra, fluidodinamica e matematica. Interazioni e metodiche |
| Life & Health Sciences | • Biodiversità, Evoluzione, Adattamento • Biomedicina molecolare • Medicina Personalizzata e Terapie Innovative • Neuroscienze e scienze cognitive |
Research Area
Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Technology, and Life & Health Sciences.
- Social Sciences and Humanities (Area Scienze sociali e umanistiche)
- Technological and Scientific Area (Area Tecnologico-scientifica)
- Life and Health Sciences (Area Scienze della vita e della salute)
Location
University of Trieste
Piazzale Europa, 1
34127 – Trieste, Italy
Eligibility / Qualification
- Academic Degree: Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale/Specialistica) or an equivalent second-level degree obtained from a recognized foreign institution.
- Nationality: Open to candidates of all nationalities.
- Language Requirements: Proficiency in English or Italian (depending on the requirements of the specific PhD program).
- Foreign Qualifications: Candidates holding foreign degrees must provide the necessary academic documentation for eligibility verification.
Job Description
- Conduct high-level doctoral research under the supervision of university faculty and research advisors.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present research at national and international conferences.
- Complete required doctoral coursework, research seminars, and interdisciplinary training programs.
- Collaborate on ongoing departmental research projects and academic collaborations.
How to Apply
- Visit the University of Trieste PhD Admissions Page.
- Select your desired PhD program from the list to view the specific call for applications (bando) and detailed requirements published on the Official Board (Albo Ufficiale).
- Complete the online application procedure by registering on the university portal and uploading all required documents (CV, academic transcripts, research proposal, identity documents, and reference letters if requested).
Last Date to Apply
August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM (13:00 Italian Time)
