PhD in Political and Social Sciences 2026/2027

The University of Bologna offers a PhD in Political and Social Sciences for the 2026/2027 academic year. The four-year, English-taught doctoral programme covers political science, sociology, social policy, governance, public administration, economic policy, and related social science research, with an international mobility component and funding for selected candidates.

Monthly stipend; financial support for the duration of the programme; international mobility of up to six months abroad.

Applications are accepted for the 2026/2027 cycle with the second round deadline on 15 June 2026; the official call and related documents are provided by the University of Bologna.