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University of Perugia PhD Scholarships 2026/27 in Italy

31 funded PhD positions across 24 courses — at one of Italy’s oldest universities, founded in 1308.

Closed 28 Oct 2026 Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By University of Perugia
Award
31 funded positions24 PhD courses; ~€22,417/yr
Who can apply
Master’s holdersAll nationalities; EQF Level 7
Fee
€20 per applicationVia PagoPA; per program
Deadline
Closed 28 Oct 2026PICA portal
Degree by
31 Oct 2026Or notify within 10 days

About the scholarships

The University of Perugia (Università degli Studi di Perugia), founded in 1308, has opened its 42nd-cycle (XLII) PhD call for 2026/27 with 31 funded positions across 24 PhD courses — covering earth, biological, medical, engineering, humanities, law, economics, political and social sciences, physics, and chemistry. This call is the PR Umbria FSE+ funded competition (code DOTTORATO_XLII_REGIONE).

Eligibility

  • Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) by 31 October 2026.
  • Foreign degrees accepted if comparable to an Italian second-cycle degree (EQF Level 7) and giving access to doctoral study in the awarding country — the committee evaluates equivalence.
  • All nationalities; early-stage researchers.
  • Specific requirements may vary by PhD programme — check the annexes for your course.

Benefits

  • Funded PhD position — annual scholarship around €22,416.96 under the PR Umbria call.
  • Three-year doctoral programme with research training across the university's departments.

Documents required

  1. PICA online application (competition code DOTTORATO_XLII_REGIONE)
  2. Qualification evidence + comparability documentation (foreign degrees)
  3. CV
  4. Thesis summary
  5. Research proposal (if required by the course)
  6. Publications and language evidence (as requested)
  7. €20 application contribution via PagoPA

How to apply

  1. Read the official call + Annex 1Check your course's places, selection rules, and whether a proposal is needed.
  2. Apply on the PICA portalpica.cineca.it/unipg — complete the form, upload documents, pay €20 via PagoPA.
  3. Applications closed 28 October 2026, 23:59Use PICA's "Sign and Submit"; save your application ID. Each extra programme needs its own application and fee.

FAQs

How many positions are funded?

31 funded positions across 24 PhD courses.

Is there an application fee?

Yes — €20 per programme application, paid via PagoPA.

Can I apply to more than one programme?

Yes, but each needs a separate application and fee.

What if I graduate after the deadline?

Notify the Doctoral Office immediately and send degree evidence within 10 days of graduation, no later than 10 November 2026.

Verified 29 Oct 2026: official University of Perugia XLII-cycle call page and PICA competition page (DOTTORATO_XLII_REGIONE) checked via live browser — deadline 28 Oct 2026, 23:59, no extension found; listings (daadscholarship, agristok) still show 28 Oct 2026, 23:59. Deadline has now passed. Originally verified 16 Oct 2026 via scholarshipunion.com and daadscholarship.com (applications opened 28 Sep 2026; €20 fee; PICA + PagoPA; degree by 31 Oct 2026) and agristok.net (31 funded positions; 24 courses; XLII cycle).

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