UNIVERSITY OF URBINO CARLO BO
University of Urbino Carlo Bo PhD Scholarships
full · phd
- 3 yearsFunded doctoral duration
- EUR 16,243 / yearGross annual stipend (tax-exempt)
- +50% abroadStipend increase for research stays abroad
- 10% research budgetExtra budget on top of the stipend
- 6 subject areasDisciplines covered by the call
- ~EUR 1,350 / month (est.)Approx. monthly stipend before tax-exempt adjustment
At a glance
full
Funding
€24k
Max amount
Jun 10, 2027
Deadline
Open to applicants worldwide
Country
University of Urbino Carlo Bo
Provider
The University of Urbino Carlo Bo PhD Scholarships fund doctoral study at the University of Urbino in Italy, a public university founded in 1506 in the historic city of Urbino. The scholarships are offered through the university's annual doctoral call (most recently Cycle XXXIX) and are open to both international and domestic students across 6 broad subject areas: Life Sciences; Humanities and Philosophy; Information Technology and Data Science; Legal and Social Sciences; Economics and Business; and Environmental and Earth Sciences. Each scholarship runs for 3 years and pays a gross annual stipend of EUR 16,243, paid monthly, which is exempt from personal income tax and includes social security (INPS) contributions. Scholars who spend research time abroad receive a 50% increase in the stipend for up to 12 months, extendable to 18 months with co-supervision, and each scholar has an additional research budget equal to 10% of the annual stipend to cover research activities in Italy and abroad. Admission is based on academic merit and the quality of the research project proposal, and the programme is open to applicants from all countries. Separate ERDIS regional scholarships may also be available to eligible non-scholarship PhD students. Because stipend amounts, the number of funded positions and the exact closing date are set in each annual call, confirm the current-cycle figures and deadline on the University of Urbino's official PhD calls page before you apply.
What's covered
- Annual stipend — A gross annual stipend of EUR 16,243, paid monthly (about EUR 1,350 / month), exempt from personal income tax and including social security (INPS) contributions.
- Funded duration — Full funding for the 3 years of doctoral study, with renewal each year subject to satisfactory progress.
- Research-abroad increase — A 50% increase in the stipend for up to 12 months spent abroad (extendable to 18 months with co-supervision), adding around ~EUR 8,100 (est.) over a full year abroad.
- Research budget — An additional research budget equal to 10% of the annual stipend (about ~EUR 1,624 (est.) per year) for research activities in Italy and internationally.
- Tax and contributions — The stipend is exempt from personal income tax and includes INPS social security contributions, so the net value to the scholar is higher than a taxable equivalent.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the University of Urbino's official PhD calls page for the relevant doctoral cycle.
- Open the official PhD calls page — Visit the University of Urbino's official PhD calls page and identify the current doctoral cycle and the programme that fits your background.
- Read the official call — Read the official call document carefully for your chosen programme, noting required documents, evaluation criteria and the closing date.
- Prepare your documents — Prepare your degree certificates, transcripts, CV, research project proposal and any reference or language documents required.
- Submit before the deadline — Upload all required documents and submit your application through the online system before the deadline (around 10 June 2026 (est.)).
- Attend selection — Take part in the selection process, which may include evaluation of your project proposal and an interview, and await the published ranking.
Eligibility
NationalityOpen to applicants from all countries; both international and domestic students may apply.
Academic backgroundApplicants must hold, or be about to hold, a qualifying master's-level degree for admission to a PhD programme; all academic fields in the call are welcome.
Research proposalA research project proposal aligned to one of the doctoral programmes is required and weighs heavily in selection.
Selection basisAdmission is competitive and based on academic merit and the quality of the project proposal.
International students may receive additional mobility support. ERDIS regional scholarships may be available to eligible non-scholarship PhD students; see erdis.it for details.
Eligible countries
Open to applicants worldwide
Deadlines
2026/2027 doctoral cycle~10 June 2026 (est.)
Following cycle~June 2027 (est.)
Selection
Selection is competitive and based on academic merit and the quality of the research project proposal, in line with the criteria set out in each doctoral call. Evaluation committees assess qualifications, the project, and in many programmes an interview, then publish a ranking from which scholarships are awarded.
Verified sources
- University of Urbino - PhD Programmesuniurb.itofficial
- University of Urbino Carlo Bo (official site)uniurb.itofficial
About the provider
The University of Urbino Carlo Bo is a public university in the Marche region of Italy, founded in 1506 and based in the historic city of Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It offers doctoral programmes across the sciences, humanities, law, economics and technology, with an internationally oriented research environment.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who offers the Urbino PhD scholarships?
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They are offered by the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, a public university in Italy founded in 1506, through its annual doctoral call.
How long does the scholarship last?
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Each scholarship funds 3 years of doctoral study, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory progress.
How much is the stipend?
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The gross annual stipend is EUR 16,243, paid monthly, exempt from personal income tax and including social security (INPS) contributions.
Is there extra funding for research abroad?
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Yes. The stipend increases by 50% for up to 12 months spent abroad, extendable to 18 months when there is co-supervision.
Is there a research budget?
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Yes. Each scholar receives an additional research budget equal to 10% of the annual stipend, about ~EUR 1,624 (est.) per year, for research in Italy and abroad.
Which subjects can I study?
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PhD programmes are offered across 6 areas: Life Sciences; Humanities and Philosophy; Information Technology and Data Science; Legal and Social Sciences; Economics and Business; and Environmental and Earth Sciences.
Can international students apply?
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Yes. The scholarships are open to applicants from all countries, both international and domestic.
What do I need to apply?
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You need a qualifying master's-level degree (or imminent completion), academic transcripts, a CV and a research project proposal, plus any documents the call requires.
How are candidates selected?
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Selection is competitive and based on academic merit and the quality of the research project proposal, often including an interview.
What are ERDIS scholarships?
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ERDIS is a regional body that may provide additional scholarships to eligible non-scholarship PhD students; details are available at erdis.it.
When is the deadline?
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The deadline for the upcoming cycle is estimated at around ~10 June 2026 (est.); confirm the exact date on the official PhD calls page.
Where do I confirm the official figures?
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Always confirm stipend amounts, funded positions and the deadline on the University of Urbino's official PhD calls page before applying.