If you are planning to study in Europe in 2026, you can apply for the University of Trieste Scholarship, one of the top opportunities to study in Italy.
The University of Trieste Scholarship offers a €16,243 annual grant for international students pursuing postgraduate studies. Notably, this amount can increase by up to 50% for students undertaking research outside Italy.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Italy
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €16,243 Annual Grant
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: May 25, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Trieste has announced more than 150 fully funded PhD positions for the 2026/2027 academic session. These scholarships cut across several innovative and research-driven fields, providing candidates with the opportunity to engage in high-level academic research while studying in a dynamic European environment.
The program is designed to support academic excellence and foster global research collaboration, allowing scholars to benefit from Italy’s rich academic culture and advanced research facilities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Trieste Scholarship, applicants must:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Meet the admission requirements of the University of Trieste
- Submit their application before the specified deadline
- Note that PhD scholarships are awarded based on merit ranking
- In cases of equal scores, preference is given to candidates with lower family income (ISEE)
- Applicants must not have previously received a doctoral scholarship (fully or partially)
- Scholarships cannot be combined with other funding opportunities
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Trieste Scholarship will receive:
- Annual stipend: €16,243 (before deductions), paid monthly
- Research abroad bonus: Up to 50% increase for research conducted outside Italy for at least 60 continuous days
- Industry collaboration opportunities for hands-on experience
- Additional research funding for industry-related projects
Available Programs
Eligible candidates can apply to any of the following PhD programs:
- Environmental Life Sciences
- Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Molecular Biomedicine
- Chemistry
- Circular Economy
- Physics
- Civil-Environmental Engineering and Architecture
- Industrial and Information Engineering
- Personalized Medicine and Innovative Therapies
- Nanotechnology
- Neural and Cognitive Sciences
- Earth Science, Fluid Dynamics, and Mathematics (Interactions and Methods)
- History, Philosophy, and Political-Social Studies (SPHIPOL)
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Trieste Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship application webpage
- Select your preferred program and proceed to its specific portal
- Create an account on the university application platform
- Complete and submit your application before the deadline
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