PhD Scholarships in Italy
There are 9 active phd scholarships for international students in Italy worth up to €60k, from 9 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingScuola Normale Superiore PhD Scholarships
Open to Italian and international students who hold a bachelor's and/or master's degree from a recognised university in a relevant field. Applicants need a strong academic record, evidence of research potential, and proficiency in English or Italian depending on the language of the chosen PhD programme.
full fundingHarvard University I Tatti Fellowships in Italy
Open to postdoctoral scholars and researchers who hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree by the time of application. Research projects must align with the Italian Renaissance, art history, and cultural-exchange themes supported by Villa I Tatti. Open to international and domestic scholars from all countries; some fellowships target early-career or mid-career researchers depending on the programme.
partial fundingItalian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students (MAECI / IRE)
For foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad (from a list of eligible countries) applying for master's, PhD, research, higher arts/music (AFAM), or Italian-language courses in Italy. Age limits apply by category; applications are made online via the MAECI "Study in Italy" portal.
full fundingPhD Scholarships at Politecnico di Milano
Open to all international candidates (EU and non-EU) who hold, or will hold by enrolment, a Master's degree (or equivalent) recognised internationally. Applicants choose between Open Subject scholarships (research topic finalised after admission) and Thematic scholarships (pre-defined research themes selected before the deadline). All application documents must be submitted in English or Italian.
full fundingPhD Scholarships at Carlo Cattaneo University (LIUC)
Open to candidates of all nationalities who hold, or expect to hold by 31 October 2026, a Master's degree in economics, finance, engineering management, communication, or public administration (or an internationally equivalent qualification) with a minimum final grade of 95/110 or equivalent. Other backgrounds may be considered where academic and professional experience aligns with the programme's research themes.
full fundingUniversity of Urbino Carlo Bo PhD Scholarships
Open to international and domestic applicants from all countries holding (or about to hold) a qualifying master's-level degree for PhD admission. Selection is based on academic merit and the quality of the research project proposal; all academic fields offered in the doctoral call are welcome.
full fundingNATO Defense College Fellowships
Open to researchers from NATO member states and from countries in the Partnership for Peace (PfP), Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) and Other Military Cooperation / Partners Across the Globe (OMC/PAG) frameworks. Strong English is essential; French and/or Italian are an advantage.
full fundingSapienza University of Rome PhD Scholarships
Open to international students from any country who hold (or will hold) a Master's degree or equivalent by the stated qualification date around 31 October 2026, and who demonstrate strong motivation and commitment to advanced research. Applications are made to the relevant doctoral programme within the new PhD cycle, with positions spread across the university's doctoral programmes.
full fundingUNIMORE PhD Scholarships
Open to applicants of all nationalities who hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, can read and write in English, and are 40 years old or younger at the time of application.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Italy?
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9 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Italy?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.