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University of Verona PhD Scholarships 2025 – XLI Cycle

The University of Verona has announced its XLI Cycle PhD Scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026, offering 109 fully funded positions across 20 different PhD programs. These scholarships cover diverse fields, including Computer Science, Economics, Medicine, Literature, Biotechnology, and Engineering, making it a great opportunity for aspiring researchers worldwide.

The scholarships provide a yearly stipend of €16,243 (gross), along with additional benefits like research funding, international mobility support, and a 50% increase in stipend for study periods abroad. Applications are open from April 17 to May 20, 2025, and the programs officially begin on October 1, 2025.

Scholarship Overview

Host CountryItaly
Scholarship funded byItalian Government
CoverageFully funded
Eligible CountriesAll
Program offeredPhD
DeadlineMay 20, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for a PhD at the University of Verona, candidates must meet the following requirement,

  • Hold an Italian Laurea Magistrale (Master’s degree) or an equivalent foreign degree (e.g., M.A., M.Sc.).
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree under the old Italian system (pre-1999 reform).
  • Final-year Master’s students can apply if they graduate before October 1, 2025.
  • Foreign degree holders must provide proof that their qualification allows PhD-level studies in their home country.
  • Some programs (e.g., Computer Science, Nanosciences) require a minimum grade (e.g., 106/110 or 102/110).
  • Professional degrees (e.g., MBA, MBBS) are not accepted unless they grant PhD access.

Scholarship Benefits

University provides following benefits to its PhD scholarship students,

  • Annual stipend of €16,243 (before taxes, INPS contributions apply).
  • Extra 50% increase during approved study periods abroad (up to 12 months).
  • Minimum €1,624 research budget per year (10% of the scholarship).
  • No tuition fees for scholarship holders (only €454 administrative fee).
  • Exemptions for students with disabilities or from developing countries.
  • Double/Joint PhD opportunities with partner universities (e.g., Germany, France, Brazil).
PHDPROGRAMMESPositions funded with scholarshipPositions without scholarship
Ph.D.Accounting and Management60
Ph.D.Industrial and Environmental Molecular Biotechnology71
Ph.D.Economics and Finance51
Ph.D.Philology, Literature, and Performance Studies40
Ph.D.Inflammation, Immunity and Cancer81
Ph.D.Computer Science71
Ph.D.Intelligent Systems Engineering41
Ph.D.Foreign Literatures and Languages60
Ph.D.Biomolecular Medicine61
Ph.D.Regenerative Medicine, Technological and Translational Surgery31
Ph.D.Nanosciences and Advanced Technologies50
Ph.D.Neuroscience, Psychological and Psychiatric Sciences and Movement Sciences103
Ph.D.Applied Life and Health Sciences81
Ph.D.Archaeology, Art History and History60
Ph.D.Clinical and Experimental Biomedical Sciences61
Ph.D.Surgical and Cardiovascular Sciences41
Ph.D.European and International Legal Sciences51
Ph.D.Human Sciences61
Ph.D.Smart Agrifood Sciences30
Total10915

Required Documents

You must submit following documents to apply,

  • Online application form.
  • Degree certificates (Bachelor’s + Master’s) with full transcripts.
  • Research proposal (varies by program, usually 2,000–10,000 characters).
  • Euro pass CV (academic background, publications, research experience).
  • Two recommendation letters (from professors/researchers).
  • Motivation letter (some programs require it).
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable).
  • Foreign degree validation (if required).

Note:

  • Disabled applicants must submit medical certificates for accommodations.
  • Non-EU students may need legalized/translated documents.

Deadline & Important Dates

  • Application opens: April 17, 2025
  • Deadline: May 20, 2025 (12:00 PM Italian time, GMT+1)
  • Exams: June 2025 (varies by program)
  • Results: Published on each PhD program’s website
  • Program start: October 1, 2025

Complete Application Process

  • Register online at www.univr.it/applicationphd.
  • Fill out the form, select your PhD program, and upload documents.
  • Print, sign, and email the form + attachments to [email protected] by May 20, 2025, 1:00 PM.
  • Subject line: “Application for the PhD programme in [Your Program], [Your Name]”.
  • Wait for confirmation (automatic reply confirms submission).
  • Check exam dates (published on the program’s website).
  • Interview/Oral exam (conducted in English/Italian, varies by program).
  • Final ranking (published online; top candidates receive scholarships).

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