PEGASO PhD Scholarships 2026

The PEGASO PhD Scholarships 2026 are funded doctoral opportunities linked to PhD programmes administered by the University of Florence. The scholarships provide a three-year doctoral pathway with a monthly stipend of €16,243 and additional funding for research abroad, along with a possible one-off financial support of up to €5,000 for eligible international students. The call is open to foreign and Italian applicants and has a start date of 1 November 2026.

Annual scholarship of €16,243; potential 50% increase during research abroad; research budget; one-off international support up to €5,000; research mobility and applied research exposure

Applicants who want to begin a PhD in Italy in the 2026/2027 academic year, already hold a master’s qualification, can prepare a serious research project, and are ready for a competitive admission process for a full-time doctoral programme.

Submit online application by 6 August 2026 at 12 noon Italian time, including required documents and a €30 non-refundable application fee