Summary:
The University of Genoa invites applications for PhD positions for the 2026/2027 academic year. The notice of competition DR 2458 dated 5.06.2026 (updated by DR 2688 on 19.06.2026 and DR 2743 on 25.06.2026) outlines open PhD places, scholarships, research themes, assessment procedures, and deadlines. Applicants must meet program-specific requirements, submit all mandatory documents, and follow the official steps to apply via UniGePass. The deadline for applications is July 9, 2026 at 12 noon (CEST).
PhD Scholarships at University of Genoa – Academic Year 2026/2027, Italy
Designation:
Doctoral Programme (PhD) – University of Genoa
Table:
- PhD Programmes Offered: Listed in Annex A (formerly known as the list of PhD programmes) with research themes and assessment procedures
- Scholarships: Number of scholarships per programme specified in Annex A
- Application Window: Opens with DR 2458 (5 June 2026); updates issued (DR 2688, DR 2743) with final deadline
- Selection Process: Varies by programme (qualifications/publications; or qualifications/publications + interview; or qualifications/publications + exams)
- Deadline: 9 July 2026, 12:00 (CEST)
- Application Portal: UniGePass (via the University of Genoa)
- Documents Required: Valid ID copy, Degree copy, CV, and other documents per Article 3 of the notice
- Non-EU Information: Pre-enrollment via Universitaly portal for visa purposes
Research Area:
PhD programmes covering various research themes as listed in Annex A. The notice provides the complete list of PhD programmes, with corresponding research themes and assessment procedures.
Location:
University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Must meet the specific requirements outlined in the notice of competition DR 2458 and its annexes.
- Mandatory documents include a valid ID, degree certificate, and curriculum vitae et studiorum; additional programme-specific requirements apply.
- Prospective students must register as a candidate via UniGePass and apply through the official portal.
- For non-EU applicants, pre-enrollment for visa purposes via Universitaly is required.
Job Description:
- Doctoral research positions funded by scholarships for Doctoral Programmes at the University of Genoa.
- Evaluation may be based on qualifications, publications, interviews, and/or exams, as defined per Annex A for each programme.
- Selected candidates proceed to enrollment (subject to scholarship offers and deadlines).
How to Apply:
- Step 1: Choose your PhD programme from the list of Doctoral Programmes offered by the University of Genoa.
- Step 2: Review application requirements and deadlines in the notice of competition DR 2458 (and updates DR 2688, DR 2743) and Annex A.
- Step 3: Apply for the position by following the Instructions for submitting PhD application, and collect all required documents (per Art. 3 in the notice). Register as a prospective student via UniGePass.
- Step 4: Check selection results via the programme’s published lists (depending on whether selection is by qualifications/publications; or with interviews; or with exams).
- Step 5: Enroll if offered a scholarship (enrollment deadlines as defined in the notice of competition, Art. 8).
Last Date for Apply:
9 July 2026 at 12:00 (CEST)
Notes:
- For non-EU applicants needing a study visa, use the Universitaly portal for pre-enrolment; the University of Genoa will verify and forward to the specified Embassy/Consulate.
- Refer to the officially published documents: DR 2458 (5.06.2026), DR 2688 (19.06.2026), DR 2743 (25.06.2026), and Annex A for programme-specific details, including research themes, assessment procedures, and number of scholarships.
- Contact information for PhD Office and admissions is provided in the notice for guidance and clarifications.
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