The University of Messina in Italy is now accepting applications for its 2026/27 PhD Scholarships from qualified domestic and international students.
The University of Messina Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that provides an annual stipend of €16,243, full tuition support, and access to world-class doctoral research programmes across multiple academic disciplines in Italy.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Italy
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €16,243 Annual Stipend | Tuition Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 24, 2026
Scholarship Details
Applications are now open for the 42nd Cycle of the University of Messina PhD Scholarships for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
The scholarship is open to graduates from Italy and around the world, with no restriction on nationality or age, and covers 15 PhD programmes across a wide range of disciplines, including Engineering, Chemical Sciences, Psychology, Law, Political Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, and many others.
Successful applicants will receive a fully funded scholarship and begin their doctoral studies on 1 November 2026. In addition to standard PhD positions, the university also offers Executive PhD opportunities in collaboration with industry partners, high-level trainee positions, and scholarships funded by regional and national organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Messina PhD Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s Degree, Specialist Degree, Old System Degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification recognized for PhD admission.
- Or be in the final stage of their studies and obtain the required qualification on or before 31 October 2026. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of admission.
Additional Requirements
Executive PhD Positions
- Must have an active employment relationship with the affiliated company throughout the duration of the PhD programme.
High-Level Trainee PhD Positions
- Must be between 18 and 29 years of age.
Regional Scholarships (Call No. 32/2026)
- Must have been born in Sicily or be a resident of Sicily on the date the call was published.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Annual scholarship worth €16,243, paid monthly
- Full tuition support
- Positions with and without scholarships across all 15 PhD programmes
- Executive PhD opportunities with partner companies
- High-level trainee positions for eligible young researchers
- Scholarships funded by external organizations, including the Sicilian Region, the National Cybersecurity Agency, and the PRONUTRA Project
- Opportunity for mandatory or optional international research placements for selected programmes
- Reduced annual university contribution of €750 for eligible non-resident international students with no income in Italy
- Full exemption from the €30 application fee for applicants from countries classified as particularly poor and developing under the 2026 Ministerial Decree
Eligible PhD Programs
Applicants can apply to programmes including:
- Bioengineering Applied to Medical Sciences
- Applied Biology and Experimental Medicine
- Economics, Management and Statistics
- Physics
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Chemical Sciences
- Cognitive Sciences
- Public Administration Sciences
- Legal Sciences
- Political Sciences
- Humanistic Sciences
- Veterinary Biotechnological and Agricultural Sciences
- Sustainability Sciences
- Translational Molecular Medicine and Surgery
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Messina PhD Scholarship 2026/27:
- Visit the official University of Messina application portal.
- Access the Esse3 platform using SPID, CIE, or Esse3 login credentials, depending on your nationality.
- Complete and submit the online application within 30 days of the publication of the official call.
- Upload all required documents in PDF format, including:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Declaration of residence
- Academic qualification or self-certification
- Thesis (where applicable)
- Publications
- Professional experience
- Research proposal (where required)
- Pay the €30 application fee through the PagoPA system before the deadline unless you qualify for an exemption.
- Submit a separate application for each PhD programme if applying for multiple courses.
- Applicants who have not yet completed their qualifying degree may still apply, provided they obtain the qualification by 31 October 2026 and notify the University accordingly.
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