58 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa, Italy

Applications are now open for 58 fully funded PhD positions at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa, Italy, for the academic year 2026/2027 (XLII Cycle). These prestigious scholarships are fully funded and open to applicants from all nationalities. There is no application fee. Most programmes have a deadline of 15 May 2026, while the PhD in Economics has an earlier deadline of 15 April 2026. Students who have not yet finished their Master’s degree can also apply, as long as they graduate by 31 October 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD (Doctoral Programme)
• Host Country: Italy (Pisa)
• Number of Positions: 58 fully funded scholarships
• Application Deadline: 15 April 2026 (Economics) | 15 May 2026 (all other programmes)
• Open to All Nationalities
• Application Fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• An annual scholarship of €19,740 (gross, including social security)
• An extra €2,200 per year as housing support
• A dedicated research budget of at least 10% of the scholarship amount
• Free access to the university canteen (up to 26 meals per month)
• Free use of libraries, laboratories, and research facilities
• Accident and civil liability insurance
• Possibility to increase the scholarship by 50% during authorised research periods abroad
• Full-time support for 3 or 4 years (depending on the programme)

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Eligibility Criteria :

• Hold (or will obtain by 31 October 2026) a Master’s degree.
• Have not previously received a PhD scholarship in Italy (even for one instalment)
• Meet the specific requirements of the chosen PhD programme (check the factsheet)
• Final-year Master’s students are welcome to apply.

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Programs Available:

• Agrobiodiversity
• Agrobiosciences
• BioRobotics
• Law
• Economics
• Emerging Digital Technologies
• Health Science, Technology and Management
• Human Rights, Global Politics, and International Studies
• Management Innovation, Sustainability and Healthcare
• Translational Medicine

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How to Apply:

1. Go to the official online platform: Esse3 Application Portal
2. Register and create an account
3. Choose your PhD programme and fill in the online form
4. Upload all required documents (CV, motivational letter, research project, degree certificate, passport/ID, etc.)
5. Submit before the deadline

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