Start your academic journey in Italy with the prestigious Scuola Normale Superiore PhD Scholarships. Currently open, these scholarships offer a remarkable opportunity for both international and Italian students to study at one of the most renowned institutions in Italy. This guide provides an overview of the scholarship, its benefits, eligibility, and the application process.
About Scuola Normale Superiore PhD Scholarships
Scuola Normale Superiore offers 75 PhD scholarships for a four-year program. These scholarships are available for students from Italy and abroad. The scholarship covers tuition fees, board and accommodation costs, and additional funding for research activities, including opportunities for international research.
The Scuola Normale Superiore PhD scholarships are awarded to students who maintain excellent academic standards and demonstrate significant progress in their thesis work. A reserved place in the competition is available for students who have earned qualifications from foreign universities. All scholarship recipients are also entitled to extra funding for research activities, including those conducted abroad.
Scholarship Details
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution: Scuola Normale Superiore
- Location: Italy
- Program Duration: Four years
- Application Deadline: Check the official website for exact deadlines
- Offered Programs: The following disciplines are available across multiple campuses in Pisa and Florence.
Programs Offered
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Pisa site- Faculty of Humanities
| course | n. scholarships | type of program | title of scholarship |
| Philosophy | 1 | PNRR Research | Aesthetics and ecology: philosophical approaches to the protection of biodiversity |
| Italian studies and modern philology | 1 | PNRR Research | Literature and Italian book heritage |
| Classics | 1 | Cultural Heritage | Art, archeology and history in the Greco-Roman world: edition and interpretation of catalogues and corpora |
| History | 1 | PNRR Research | Cataloging archives and libraries |
| History of Art | 1 | Cultural Heritage | Cataloging the history of art today (4th – 21st centuries AD) |
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Pisa site- Faculty of Sciences
| course | n. scholarships | type of program | title of scholarship |
| Physics | 1 | PNRR Research | Real-time processing of large data samples with heterogeneous systems |
| Physics | 1 | PNRR Research | From quantum materials to the cosmos: leveraging the known to bound the unknown |
| Physics | 1 | PNRR Research | Cosmological simulations of black holes in the early Universe |
| Methods and Models for Molecular Sciences | 1 | PNRR Research | Rational design of advanced materials for sustainable energy production by new theoretical/computational models |
| Nanosciences | 1 | PNRR Research | Nanotechnologies for sciences and quantum technologies |
| Neuroscieces | 1 | PNRR Research | Advanced Neurotechnologies |
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Florence site – Faculty of Political and social sciences
| course | n. scholarships | type of program | title of scholarship |
| Political Science and sociology | 5 | Public Administration | Political Science and sociology |
| Transnational Governance | 1 | Public Administration | Transnational Governance: institutions and processes after the pandemic, the case of EU recovery policies |
| Transnational Governance | 1 | Public Administration | Transnational Governance: institutions and processes of economic, financial and social governance after the pandemic |
| Transnational Governance | 1 | Public Administration | Transnational Governance: institutions and processes after the pandemic in the European neighbourhoods |
Scholarship Benefits
The Scuola Normale Superiore PhD scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, including:
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- A grant for board and accommodation
- Additional funding for research, including international research opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Scuola Normale Superiore PhD scholarships, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Languages: Proficiency in English and Italian
- Eligibility: Open to both Italian citizens and international students
- Academic Requirements: Applicants should have completed a master’s degree or an equivalent non-Italian qualification no more than five years before the scholarship deadline, or should be expected to complete it by October 31, 2024
How to Apply
To apply for the Scuola Normale Superiore PhD Scholarships, follow these steps:
- Create an account on the official website.
- Complete the online application form with personal and academic details
For detailed information and to submit your application, visit the official website of Scuola Normale Superiore.
Conclusion
By following these steps and meeting the requirements, you can be one step closer to pursuing a PhD at one of Italy’s top institutions. Don’t miss out on this prestigious opportunity to advance your academic career in Italy!
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