University of Pisa PhD Scholarships

The University of Pisa PhD Scholarships are provided through the “Call for Applications for Admission to PhD Programmes” for the academic year referenced by the call. The call states that the PhD grant amounts to €16,243.00 per year (gross amount) and that PhD candidates are also entitled to a research budget for carrying out research activities in Italy and abroad, as well as a 50% increase in the grant amount for research periods abroad.

The call is for admission to PhD programmes at the University of Pisa. Admission requirements require applicants to hold a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) or an equivalent foreign qualification; foreign degrees must be comparable in level and content, and the Selection Committee will assess eligibility.

Selection is described through the appointment of Selection Committees for the call and through the Selection Committee’s assessment of eligibility for foreign qualifications. The call also indicates that any specific programme requirements are set out in the individual programme descriptions attached to the official Call for Applications.

• Applicant must hold a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) or an equivalent foreign qualification.
• Foreign degrees must be comparable in level and content; the Selection Committee will assess eligibility.
• Any specific requirements are set out in the individual programme descriptions attached to the official Call for Applications.

• PhD grant: €16,243.00 per year (gross amount).
• Research budget: at least 10% of the grant for research activities in Italy and abroad.
• Research abroad: 50% increase in the grant amount for research periods abroad (up to 12 months).
• Fee exemption: PhD candidates are exempt from university tuition fees.
• Regional tax payment: €140.00 annual regional tax.

1. Submit an application to the University of Pisa PhD programmes under the call for applications.
2. Ensure you hold a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) or an equivalent foreign qualification.
3. If you have a foreign qualification, ensure it is comparable in level and content; the Selection Committee will assess eligibility.
4. Include supporting documents such as the Diploma Supplement, Declaration of Value, and ENIC-NARIC certificate.
5. Review individual programme descriptions attached to the official Call for Applications for any specific requirements.

• Diploma Supplement (strongly advised)
• Declaration of Value (strongly advised)
• ENIC-NARIC certificate (strongly advised)