Scholarship
Are you an ambitious researcher looking to advance your academic career in Europe? Do you want to pursue a fully funded doctoral degree at a historic institution in the Mediterranean? The University of Cagliari is offering 128 fully funded Scholarships and is now accepting applications for its 2026/2027 PhD programmes (Cycle 42) in Italy. Located in the vibrant Autonomous Region of Sardinia, the University of Cagliari (UniCa) is offering 149 PhD positions across 19 scientific fields, including 128 funded scholarships.
Requirements: When preparing your application on the PICA portal, you will need to upload the following documents in PDF format: Identity Document: A clear, colour scan of your valid passport (must not expire within six months of the application deadline). Master’s Degree Certificate: Official certificate confirming your second-cycle degree, including a list of exams, grades, credits, grading scale, and final grade.
Benefits: If you are selected for the University of Cagliari PhD Scholarship, you will get the following financial benefits: Annual Stipend: A gross annual scholarship amount of €16,243.00, paid in monthly instalments. Tuition Exemption: Full exemption from enrolment and attendance fees (candidates must only pay a €16.00 stamp duty and a €140.00 regional tax annually).
How to apply: If you are interested in applying for the University of Cagliari PhD programmes and scholarships, follow these steps carefully: Access the PICA Integrated Platform Register using your email address and fill out the electronic application form for your specific PhD programme.
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Are you an ambitious researcher looking to advance your academic career in Europe? Do you want to pursue a fully funded doctoral degree at a historic institution in the Mediterranean? The University of Cagliari is offering 128 fully funded Scholarships and is now accepting applications for its 2026/2027 PhD programmes (Cycle 42) in Italy.
Located in the vibrant Autonomous Region of Sardinia, the University of Cagliari (UniCa) is offering 149 PhD positions across 19 scientific fields, including 128 funded scholarships. Notably, 19 of these scholarships are strictly reserved for international applicants holding foreign degrees. Supported by UniCa, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), and various national institutes, these three-year programmes provide rigorous training, including a mandatory research period abroad of at least six months.
If you are ready to elevate your research expertise and secure an annual stipend of €16,243 while studying in Italy, read on to discover the financial benefits, eligibility criteria, and exactly how to submit your application before the September 28 deadline.
The Cycle 42 PhD Call is open for the following 19 doctoral programmes:
To be eligible for the University of Cagliari PhD programmes, you must meet all of the following requirements:
When preparing your application on the PICA portal, you will need to upload the following documents in PDF format:
Identity Document: A clear, colour scan of your valid passport (must not expire within six months of the application deadline).
Master’s Degree Certificate: Official certificate confirming your second-cycle degree, including a list of exams, grades, credits, grading scale, and final grade. Must be translated into English or Italian.
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate: Official certificate for your first-cycle degree, including exams and grades, translated into English or Italian.
Reference Letters (For Reserved Positions Only): Up to three reference letters from academic experts. Note: These must NOT be uploaded by the applicant. Referees must email them directly to [email protected] using the official university template before September 28.
Additional Documents: CV, research proposal, or language certificates as specified in the individual annex for your chosen PhD programme.
If you are selected for the University of Cagliari PhD Scholarship, you will get the following financial benefits:
Annual Stipend: A gross annual scholarship amount of €16,243.00, paid in monthly instalments.
Tuition Exemption: Full exemption from enrolment and attendance fees (candidates must only pay a €16.00 stamp duty and a €140.00 regional tax annually).
Mobility Funding: The monthly scholarship amount is increased by 50% for mandatory research periods spent abroad at foreign universities or research institutions.
If you are interested in applying for the University of Cagliari PhD programmes and scholarships, follow these steps carefully:
Register using your email address and fill out the electronic application form for your specific PhD programme.
Pay the mandatory, non-refundable application fee of €26.80 via the PagoPA system integrated into the application process.
Upload all required academic documents and your valid passport in PDF format.
If applying for a reserved international position, ensure your referees email your reference letters directly to the university using the exact formatting guidelines before the deadline.
Submit your application before 23:59 (local time) on September 28, 2026.
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