The University of Trieste is offering over 150 funded PhD positions across various departments for international students to pursue their research interests in Italy for the academic year 2025.

Designation: PhD Student

Scholarship Details Table:

CategoryDetails
Number of ScholarshipsOver 150 funded PhD positions
Eligible FieldsVarious departments, including Environmental Life Sciences, Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Molecular Biomedicine, Chemistry, Circular Economy, Physics, Civil-Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Industrial and Information Engineering, Personalized Medicine and Innovative Therapies, Nanotechnology, Neural and Cognitive Sciences, Earth Science, Fluid-dynamics and Mathematics, History, Philosophy and Political-Social Studies.
Scholarship BenefitsAnnual stipend of €16,243, research funding, and opportunities for industry collaboration
Application DeadlineJune 6, 2025

Research Area:

  • Environmental Life Sciences
  • Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Molecular Biomedicine
  • Chemistry
  • Circular Economy
  • Physics
  • Civil-Environmental Engineering and Architecture
  • Industrial and Information Engineering
  • Personalized Medicine and Innovative Therapies
  • Nanotechnology
  • Neural and Cognitive Sciences
  • Earth Science, Fluid-dynamics and Mathematics
  • History, Philosophy and Political-Social Studies

Location: Trieste, Italy

Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants should check the specific requirements for each PhD program as detailed in the program attachment. Some scholarships such as ESF+ are restricted to residents or those domiciled in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

Description: The University of Trieste offers a vibrant academic environment for international students, with opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration. The scholarships include an annual stipend of €16,243 (paid in monthly installments), with potential increases for research conducted abroad. Some scholarships also offer opportunities for practical experience with industry partners and additional resources for industry-aligned research projects.

How to Apply:

  1. Register Online: New applicants must register on the University of Trieste portal.
  2. Complete the Application: Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents as specified in the relevant program attachment.
  3. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable €30 application fee.

Last Date for Apply: June 6, 2025