ItalyUniversity of Perugia PhD Scholarship 2027 supports funded doctoral positions at the University of Perugia; the Perugia PhD Scholarship covers 31 funded places across 24 programmes for the 2026/2027 XLII cycle and includes an annual scholarship amount stated in the call. The first sentence includes the focus keyword and summarizes the scheme.
The scholarship is offered by the University of Perugia under the PR Umbria European Social Fund Plus funding call. The call and annexes determine programme-specific rules, selection criteria and required attachments; applicants submit through the PICA platform and follow the University’s enrolment and notice procedures.
Perugia PhD Scholarship Benefits
- This is a competition for funded doctoral places, with full-time research commitment.
- Annual scholarship amount stated in the call: €22,416.96.
- Places: 31 funded positions across 24 PhD programmes.
- First-year enrolment charges: €156 covering regional tax and stamp duty.
- Regional tax in subsequent years: €140 in regional tax.
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Perugia PhD Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Relevant master’s-level qualifications; foreign degrees are assessed for comparability.
- Foreign qualifications must be comparable to an Italian second-cycle degree/EQF Level 7 and permit PhD entry in the awarding country; the committee assesses equivalence.
- Your qualifying degree must be obtained by 31 October 2026 (degree-completion cutoff).
- Applicants outside Europe should confirm eligibility with the Doctoral Office before paying.
How to Apply for Perugia PhD Scholarship
- Submit through PICA using the competition code DOTTORATO_XLII_REGIONE.
- Read the main call, Annex 1 for course-specific selection rules and Annex 2 for application instructions.
- Prepare the attachments your course requests, assemble qualification evidence, CV, thesis summary, proposal, publications or language evidence requested.
- Pay the application contribution (€20 per programme) through PagoPA within the application period.
- Sign and submit using PICA’s “Sign and Submit” procedure (manual signing: download, print, sign, scan and upload the application).
- Keep the confirmation email and unique application identifier and monitor university notices for selection and enrolment.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Perugia PhD Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, application steps and what to prepare for the PICA submission.
How many funded PhD positions are available in the XLII cycle?
The call advertises 31 funded positions across 24 PhD programmes for the XLII cycle (academic year 2026/2027). These funded places are offered under the PR Umbria European Social Fund Plus funding call as stated in the official information checked on 12 October 2026.
What is the annual scholarship amount?
The annual scholarship amount stated in the call is €22,416.96. This figure is published in the official call details and applies to the funded doctoral places in the University of Perugia PhD programme for the 2026/2027 cycle.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants need relevant master’s-level qualifications. Foreign degrees are assessed for comparability to an Italian second-cycle degree/EQF Level 7, and the committee evaluates equivalence. Applicants outside Europe should confirm eligibility with the Doctoral Office before paying the application contribution.
What are the application deadlines?
The last date to apply for the University of Perugia PR Umbria-funded PhD Scholarships 2026/2027 is 28 October 2026 at 23:59. Applications opened on 28 September 2026, and the application contribution must also be paid by the closing date.
How do I submit the application?
Applications must be submitted through the PICA platform using the competition code DOTTORATO_XLII_REGIONE. Follow the sequence in the call: read annexes, prepare attachments, complete the PICA form, pay via PagoPA and use PICA’s Sign and Submit procedure to finalize the submission.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The application contribution is €20 for each programme application and must be paid through PagoPA within the application period. Each additional programme requires its own application and payment.
What documents are required?
You must prepare the attachments requested by your chosen course as listed in the annexes: qualification evidence, CV, thesis summary, research proposal if required, publications, and language evidence. For foreign degrees, include documentation that allows the committee to evaluate comparability.
Are there enrolment or regional charges?
Yes. The call specifies €156 for first-year enrolment covering regional tax and stamp duty, and €140 in regional tax in subsequent years. These charges are separate from the application contribution and scholarship payments.
What if I graduate after the application deadline?
If you graduate after the application deadline, you must notify the Doctoral Office immediately and send degree evidence within 10 days of graduation, no later than 10 November 2026. The qualifying degree must be obtained by 31 October 2026.
Who can I contact for eligibility clarifications?
For nationality or eligibility clarifications, the guide advises contacting the Doctoral Office at the University of Perugia. The text specifically suggests sending nationality, residence and chosen programme queries to ufficio.dottorati@unipg.it for clarification before paying.
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