Scuola Normale Superiore · Italy
Scuola Normale Superiore Funded PhD Competition
Competitive fully funded PhD admission for Italian and international candidates across SNS doctoral programmes.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationItaly
Degree levelPhD
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Italian and non-Italian candidates meeting the annual competition rules
Minimum qualification Master's/equivalent degree obtained within the annual eligibility period or completed by the stated enrolment deadline
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Strong academic/research background relevant to the selected doctoral programme
Eligible fields of study SNS doctoral fields across sciences, humanities, political/social sciences and related research areas by annual call
Work experience Not required
Age limit Degree-recency rules apply rather than a general age limit
English / language Programme/research language requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/national application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition PhD fees covered under funded position structure
Stipend Doctoral scholarship/stipend for funded positions
Travel support Research mobility support may be available
Insurance Italian doctoral/student coverage rules apply
Other benefits Research training at Scuola Normale Superiore
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
2026 competition included faculty/session deadlines such as 22 Jun and 3 Aug 2026. The 2027/28 competition is not yet announced.
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