10 Fully Funded PhD positions at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy.

Applications are now open for 10 fully funded PhD positions in the Systems Science (SyS) program at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy. This prestigious 3-year doctoral program focuses on advanced modeling and analysis of complex technological, natural, economic, and social systems using interdisciplinary tools from mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, engineering, and more.

The program is fully funded for all admitted students, with no tuition fees and generous additional benefits including monthly stipend, free on-campus housing, free meals, research budget, and increased support for international stays. It is open to applicants from all nationalities who hold (or will hold by October 31, 2026) a Master’s degree in relevant fields. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD (Doctoral)
• Host Country: Italy
• Host Institution: IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca.
• Program Start Date: November 1, 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Official Language: English
• Open to All Nationalities
• No Application Fee
• Application Deadline: May 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm CET

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Monthly scholarship of approximately €1,350 gross for the full 3 years
• Free serviced on-campus housing (worth ≈ €800/month equivalent)
• Free full board (meals) at the IMT canteen
• Research budget exceeding €4,800 for attending international conferences, summer/winter schools, and related events
• 50% scholarship increase during approved research periods abroad, plus possible additional funding from Erasmus+ or other sources
• Exemption from tuition fees

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or closely related fields (by October 31, 2026; those graduating by then can apply provisionally)
• Strong academic background and interest in complex systems research
• Proficiency in English (official program language; evidenced through documents or interview)
• No specific nationality restrictions

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Specialization Tracks Available

Students select one (or more preferred) tracks when applying:

• Complex Systems and Networks
• Computational Mechanics
• Learning and Control
• Software Quality

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official online application portal: Here
2. Register and complete the electronic application form in English.
3. Upload required documents
4. Select your preferred specialization track(s).
5. Submit before the deadline!!

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