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Study in Italy · Doctorate

PhD & research in Italy

Pursue a 3–4 year doctorate at a research-intensive Italian university — frequently funded with a monthly scholarship, inside structured doctoral programs with international mobility.

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Duration
3 – 4 years (Dottorato)
Funding
Funded positions common
Admission
Public calls (bandi)
Format
Structured doctoral programs
Stipend
Monthly scholarship for funded posts
Focus
Research + coursework & mobility

How doctoral study works

Often fully funded

Many Italian PhD positions come with a monthly scholarship (borsa di dottorato), plus a research budget and support for periods abroad.

Structured programs

PhDs run through doctoral schools with defined research themes, seminars and milestones — not just a lone supervisor arrangement.

Admission by public call

Positions are advertised in official calls (bandi) with fixed windows, selecting on your research proposal, CV and an interview.

How to apply

  1. 1Identify doctoral programs, calls (bandi) and potential supervisors
  2. 2Develop a strong research proposal aligned to a group's work
  3. 3Prepare your CV, references and language/qualification documents
  4. 4Submit the application before the call deadline
  5. 5Interview / selection, then enrolment, visa and residence permit

PhD calls, funding and requirements differ by university and open on their own schedules — details here are indicative. We track live calls that fit your research area.

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