The University of Perugia (Università degli Studi di Perugia), one of Italy's oldest universities, founded in 1308, offers funded PhD positions every year in a wide range of subjects. Each position comes with a PhD scholarship.
Status: the 2026/27 call (XLII cycle) closed on 10 August 2026. The next call, for 2027/28, is expected around June–July 2027. Prepare now.
What the PhD scholarship covers
- €16,243 per year (gross) for the 3 years of the PhD, about €1,350 a month before tax
- The scholarship is increased during approved research periods abroad
Scholarship holders may also do limited paid work outside the PhD, within the rules set in the call.
Who can apply
- Holders of a master's degree (Italian laurea magistrale or equivalent), or students finishing one
- Foreign degree holders, if the degree is comparable to an Italian second-cycle degree (EQF level 7) and gives access to doctoral study in the country that awarded it
- Any nationality
- Some PhD places are reserved for candidates with foreign qualifications
How selection works
Each PhD course sets its own selection, usually based on:
- Your CV and academic record
- A research project proposal
- An interview, often possible online
How to apply
- When the call comes out (around June–July 2027), read it carefully, especially Annex 1, which lists the PhD courses, number of places and scholarships.
- Choose your PhD course and prepare your documents.
- Apply online through the PICA portal: https://pica.cineca.it/unipg/
- Attend the interview if invited.
Prepare now
- Your master's degree certificate and transcripts, translated into English or Italian if needed
- A strong research proposal that matches one of Perugia's PhD courses
- An academic CV
- Reference letters from your lecturers
Tips
- Look at Perugia's current PhD courses now and pick the one closest to your research interest.
- Contact potential supervisors early. Shared interests can strengthen your proposal.
- The call is written in English and Italian. Read the English version carefully for each course's requirements.
- Never pay anyone to "secure" a PhD place. Applying is done only on the official portal.