Outstanding Italian and international students in the humanities, politics and social sciences, and sciences can apply for fully supported PhD slots through the Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) PhD Admission Competition. SNS is well-known throughout the world for its demanding academic setting, small cohort sizes, and intimate mentoring by eminent academics.
A significant monthly scholarship, free or subsidized housing, access to university dining facilities, and specialized research support for academic activities, conferences, and international mobility are all included in the entire financing package awarded to successful candidates. Students are free to concentrate solely on their studies because there are no registration or tuition costs.
To ensure significant international participation, all PhD programs are open to non-Italian applicants, with spots set aside for graduates from foreign universities.Academic merit, qualification assessment, research potential, and expert panel interviews are all factors in the very competitive admissions process. Globally, SNS degrees are highly valued, and alumni frequently go on to work in advanced professional disciplines, academic institutions, research centers, and international organizations.
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Why Choose Scuola Normale Superiore?
- Consistently ranked among Europe’s most prestigious academic institutions
- Fully funded PhD programs with outstanding academic and research support
- A strong, diverse, and international research environment
- Close collaboration with leading universities and research institutes worldwide
- An excellent choice for students aiming for high-impact academic and research careers
Host Country: Italy
University: Scuola Normale Superiore
Opportunity Type: PhD
Subject: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- possess a master’s degree or a comparable credential (international or Italian).
- The degree must have been earned within five years of the applicable call deadline.
- Last year If master’s students finish their degrees on schedule, they are eligible to apply.
- Candidates cannot already be PhD holders.
- Candidates cannot have received an Italian PhD fellowship in the past.
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Benefits:
- PhD scholarship with full funding
- Financial support for lodging
- The school canteen serves free lunches.
- There are no registration or tuition costs.
- reimbursement for the local student tax
- More financing for research projects in Italy and overseas
- Reimbursement of travel expenses for in-person oral interviews
- PhD seats reserved for international university graduates
Deadline: Open
