72 Fully Funded PhD Positions at SISSA in Italy 2026/2027

Applications are now open for fully funded PhD programs at the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy for the academic year 2026/2027. These are 4-year PhD positions in Physics, Mathematics, and Neuroscience with a total of 72 fully funded spots available. The scholarship is 100% funded – you receive a good annual salary of €16,242.96 (paid every year for up to 4 years) plus many extra benefits including money for moving to Italy, housing help, a laptop, health insurance, and travel.

Anyone from any country in the world can apply. There is no age limit, no citizenship restrictions, and no application fee. You only need a Master’s degree (or you can apply if you are about to finish one). SISSA especially welcomes final-year Master’s students who love research. Deadlines are different for each program, so you must check the exact closing date on the official portal. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD
• Host Country: Italy
• Application Deadline: Different for each program
• Open to All Nationalities
• No Application Fee
• Start Date: October or November 2026
• Total Positions: 72

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Annual scholarship of €16,242.96 for the full 4 years
• One-time moving grant: €500 (if from Europe) or €1,000 (if from outside Europe)
• Housing help: €150 per month if you live in Trieste
• Laptop grant: up to €400
• Extra grant in years 3 and 4: up to €1,000 for training and networking
• Health insurance help: up to €700 per year
• Travel money back home: up to €500 (for some international students in years 3 and 4)

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must have a Master’s degree (or finish it before the PhD starts)
• No age limit
• Anyone from any country can apply
• You need a strong interest in research
• Final-year Master’s students are welcome

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Programs Available:

• Astrophysics and Cosmology
• Statistical and Molecular Biophysics
• Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics
• Statistical Physics
• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Data Science and Theory
• Theory and Numerical Simulation of Condensed Matter
• Mathematical Analysis, Models and Applications
• Mathematical Physics and Geometry
• Functional and Structural Genomics
• Neurobiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience

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How to Apply:

1. Go to the official website
2. Fill the online form.
3. Upload these documents.
4. Print, sign, and send the form through the portal.
5. Submit Before Dealine.

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