Scuola Normale Superiore Scholarships 2025 for National / International Students

PhD Scholarships 

Fully Funded Scholarships for National / International Students

2025 / 2026 Scholarships in Italy

Scuola Normale Superiore Scholarships 2025

Scuola Normale Superiore offers PhD scholarships to both Italian and non-Italian students. These grants are available to people who wish to complete their PhD degree program at Italian universities in Italy. These scholarships are offered on merit and academic bases for national and international applicants in Italy. This scholarship pays for tuition as well as a grant for housing and board. Every student will be eligible for extra money for their research, even if it takes place elsewhere.
PhD scholarships at the Scuola Normale Superiore are offered to students who maintain high academic standards and make considerable progress on their thesis. Candidates who have earned a valid qualification for entry into the competition at international universities are given preference for each postgraduate course. Every student, even those studying overseas, will get extra money for their research.

Fields of Study / Subjects

PhD scholarship in the following fields:

• Philosophy
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Sciences
• Sociology
• Classics
• Physics
• Literature, Art and History in Medieval and Modern Europe
• Mathematics
• Political Science
• Financial Mathematics
• Cultures and Societies of Contemporary Europe
• Methods and Models for Molecular Sciences
• Nano sciences
• Chemistry
• Neurosciences

Other recent Scholarships in Italy  are also available for other degrees and courses around Italy.

Numbers of Scholarships

75 PhD scholarships are available to Italian and foreign students at the Scuola Normale Superiore for a four-year period.

Duration of Scholarships

Scuola Normale Superiore offered PhD degree 4 years in Italy

Scholarships Description / Details

Scuola Normale Superiore provides:

• Full financial support for PhD Program
• Tuition fees
• A cost-of living stipend for board and accommodation
• All students will get additional cash for research and travel expenses.

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Eligibility Criteria

Faculty of Chemistry, Sciences and Faculty of Political and Social Sciences

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree or comparable non-Italian credential within five years of the first call for admission to the Ph.D. courses of the Faculty of Sciences’ 40° cycle, which begins on June 24, 2025.
• Those completing a master’s degree in Italy or a comparable degree from a non-Italian university by October 31, 2025.
• Do not have a Ph.D. degree from an Italian or international university, and have not earned a scholarship to study in Italy.
• Have not lived in the recruiting beneficiary’s country or engaged in their major activity (work, education) for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment date (November 1, 2021–November 1, 2025).

Faculty of Humanities

Regardless of citizenship, the following persons are eligible to apply:

• Those pursuing a master’s degree in Italy or an equivalent degree from a non-Italian university by October 31, 2025;
• Those with a master’s degree or comparable non-Italian qualification conferred within five years of the call’s deadline.
• Interviews and academic evaluations of applicants will determine admission to PhD programs.

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 How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

Online applications of Ph.D. course in Faculty of Humanities using the following link

Online applications of PhD positions in faculty of science and faculty of political and social science using the following link

The applications are open at this link for faculty of chemistry courses.

• Apply online from the official site https://serse.sns.it/en/
• Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
  To apply for a laurea magistrale (MA/MS) degree or overseas equivalent, applicants must provide a valid copy of their identity document, including a copy of their passport with a photograph, personal details, passport number, and date of issue.
• Additionally, a curriculum vitae (CV) and an abstract in English are required.
• Provide a diploma supplement or equivalent document detailing achievement exams and degree grades.
• Copies of any publications
• Candidates must submit a different research proposal.
• All documentation must be in English or Italian.

Contact us:

• Segreteria Allievi (Student Office)
• Email: phd@sns.it
• Silvia Carresi, +39 050 509663, Mario Landucci, +39 050 509237, Silvia Zappulla, +39 050 509685
• Pisa site
• Piazza dei Cavalieri, 7 – 56126 Pisa
  +39.050.509111
• Florence site
• Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza Strozzi – 50123 Florence
  +39.055 26 73300
• ‌ PEC protocollo@pec.sns.it
• Codice Fiscale (Tax Code) 8000 5050507
  Partita IVA (VAT number) IT00420000507

Last Date to Apply / Deadline:

Faculty of Sciences

• Submit applications by 11:59 p.m. (CEST) on July 26, 2025.
  • Qualification assessment results expected by August 5, 2025.
  • Oral interviews will take place from September 12-20, 2025.
  • Final ranking list due by September 20, 2025.

Faculty of Political and Social Sciences

• Submit applications by 11:59 p.m. (CEST) on August 22, 2025.
  • Qualification evaluation results expected by September 4, 2025.
  • Oral interviews will take place from September 10 to 12, 2025.
  • Final ranking list due by September 12, 2024.

Faculty of Chemistry

• Submit applications by September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (CEST).
  • Qualification assessment results expected by September 30, 2025.
  • Oral interviews will take place from October 7 to 15, 2025.
  • Final ranking list due by October 15, 2025.

Faculty of Humanities

• Submit applications by 11:59 p.m. (CEST) on May 30, 2025.
  • Qualification assessment results expected by June 17, 2025.
  • Oral interviews from June 24 to July 15, 2025.

Official Website:

Visit official website for more info about the scholarship

https://www.sns.it/en/phd-admission-competition