Fully Funded PhD Scholarships

Funding for:

EU Students, International Students

Scholarship amount:

€19,000 per year (before social contributions) for up to 4 years, provided in monthly instalments (increased by a maximum of 50% for previously authorized research stays abroad; the extra funding is provided for no more than 12 months) + research budget (10% of the yearly amount of the scholarship in the first year, 20% of the yearly amount of the scholarship in the three following years)

Hours:

Full Time

Closes:

20th August 2024 

About the Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM):

Nestled in the vibrant city of Naples, Italy, SSM is an institution of higher learning and research with a deeply rooted interdisciplinary approach and a global perspective. SSM admits only the most promising graduate students through a competitive exam to join its elite Doctoral Programs. 

PhD Programs Offering 50 Fully Funded Scholarships: 

• Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and Cultures [ACMA] 

Coordinator: prof. Carlo Rescigno
Info: acma[at]ssmeridionale.it 

• Clinical and translational oncology [CTO]

Coordinator: prof. Michelino De Laurentiis

Info: clinical.to[at]ssmeridionale.it 

• Cosmology, space science & space technology [SPACE]

Coordinator: prof Salvatore Capozziello
Info: space[at]ssmeridionale.it

• Genomic and experimental medicine [GEM]

Coordinator: prof. Brunella Franco
Info: gem[at]ssmeridionale.it 

• Global History and governance [GHG]

Coordinator: prof. Daniela Luigia Caglioti
Info: ghg[at]ssmeridionale.it 

• Law and organizational studies for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion [LOSPD]

Coordinator: prof. Luigi Maria Sicca
Info: lospd[at]ssmeridionale.it 

• Mathematical and physical sciences for advanced materials and technologies [MPHS]

Coordinator: prof. Nicola Fusco
Info: mphs[at]ssmeridionale.it

• Modeling and engineering risk and complexity [MERC]

Coordinator: prof. Mario di Bernardo
Info: merc[at]ssmeridionale.it 

• Molecular sciences for earth and space (MOSES)

Coordinator: prof. Nadia Rega
Info: moses[at]ssmeridionale.it

• Texts, traditions and book cultures. Italian and romance studies [TTCL]

Coordinator: prof. Andrea Mazzucchi
Info: ttcl[at]ssmeridionale.it

All doctoral programs are in partnership with the University of Naples Federico II. The MOSES program is also in partnership with the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. Each program offers 5 scholarships and spans four years, beginning with foundational coursework, followed by a three-year research project in the student’s chosen field. Candidates must possess a five-year university degree, equivalent to an MA, to qualify for selection. Final admissions are based on a thorough assessment of each candidate's qualifications and an interview process conducted via Zoom in early September. The competition is fully open to both home and international applicants. We encourage applications from diverse academic trajectories and different backgrounds.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted through the SSM-PICA application portal by 23:59 CET on 20th August 2024. For detailed instructions, please click here.

Contact Us: 

For specific program inquiries, please contact the relevant program coordinator. For general admissions questions, email ssm@ssmeridionale.it.

Subject area(s):

Archaeology; Classical Studies; Comparative Literature; Contemporary History; Cultural Studies; European History; Early Modern History, Humanities; Law and Legal History; Literature; Comparative Literature