Are you ready to start your educational journey in Italy? If so, you have here a great opportunity to achieve your dream. The IMT School for Advanced Studies Scholarship is a prestigious and competitive PhD scholarship program that provides exceptional opportunities for talented individuals to pursue their research ambitions. The program is open to candidates from all countries in the world who have a master’s degree or are able to get their degrees by October 31st, 2025.
The program adopts equal opportunity principles in its selection procedures and rejects any type of discrimination based on sex, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, state of health, and any other. The Scholarship is fully funded and provides a monthly stipend, accommodation, tuition fees, free meals etc. The program offers a stimulating and collaborative environment where scholars can exchange ideas, participate in interdisciplinary initiatives, and contribute to innovative research outcomes.
Program details
- Host institution: IMT School for Advanced Studies in Italy.
- Eligible program: Please find the full list below.
- Number of scholarships: 35.
- Duration: 3 years.
- Target group: Open to citizens of all nationalities.
IMT School for Advanced Studies Scholarship Benefits
Selected applicants for this scholarship will be provided with the following benefits:
- The scholarship amount is 16,243.00 Euros/year and shall be disbursed in monthly installments;
- All PhD students admitted are exempt from paying tuition fees, although they are still responsible for paying the yearly Regional Education Tax (currently 140.00 Euros/year);
- All PhD students are offered free meals (lunch and dinner) at the on-campus canteen;
- All PhD students are provided with free accommodation in shared double rooms within the campus residential facilities.
Note : For any research or training activities at universities or research centers abroad, the scholarship amount is increased by 50% for up to 12 months. This period can be extended up to 18 months in case of co-tutored Programs established with a foreign institution and/or in case of Programs established in agreement with other institutions.
Admitted candidates who have already benefited from a PhD scholarship in Italy cannot be assigned another one. The scholarship has a maximum duration of three (3) years and is subject to annual confirmation. The number of positions may be increased in the event that additional funding is made available after the publication of the Call.
Eligible programs for Scholarships
Below is the list of PhD Programs, open for the 2025/2026 academic year, that are eligible for the scholarship program.
- Mind, Brain, and Human Thought (MBHT) (7)
- Cultural Systems (9)
- Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences (7)
- Systems Science (12).
IMT School for Advanced Studies Scholarship Eligibility
To apply for this Europe scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Degree:
- “Laurea Magistrale” or “Specialistica” (according to DM no. 509, of November 3, 1999), or a four- or five-year degree (according to the previous rules of the Italian higher education system) obtained in Italy or;
- Foreign degrees that give access to the PhD in the country where they have been awarded.
- Knowledge of the English language: Applicants are required to indicate their level of English.
Note : Applicants who obtain their degree by no later than October 31st, 2025, can also apply. These candidates will be admitted to the selection procedure “with reserve ” and must provide their degree certificate by the date of enrollment, or they will be excluded from the Program.
How to Apply for the IMT School for Advanced Studies Scholarship
Eligible candidates who would like to apply for this university scholarship program need to click on the appropriate application button below and follow the given instructions to submit their applications. Applicants must also upload the required documents to the online system.
- For PhD Program in “Cultural Systems” please click on this link.
- For PhD Program in “Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences” please click on this link.
- For PhD Program in “Systems Science (SyS)” please click on this link.
- For PhD Program in “Mind, Brain and Human Thought” please click on this link.
Note : The online application form must be filled in English. Applicants must upload the documents in PDF format and the maximum size is 30MB for each attachment. Furthermore, documents should be in Italian or English.
Required Documents
- Copy of National Identity Card or Passport : Applicants have to upload a copy of a valid identity document. a Valid National Identity card or Passport For Italian and EU citizens and a National Identity card or Passport (the latter is highly recommended) for Non-EU applicants. The copy has to be signed by the candidate, indicating the date and place of the signature. In particular, the document has to contain the applicant’s photograph, personal data, and document number, place and date of issue. If any of the above information is missing, the document will not be accepted. If the document is not in English or Italian, a translation into English or Italian should also be uploaded (an official/legal translation is not required). In the event that the copy of the document is unreadable, the Selection Committee may request a new submission.
- Curriculum vitae et studiorum/Resume : Applicants must upload their curriculum vitae et studiorum/resume in Italian or English (the latter is highly recommended), indicating their university degrees, work and research experience, and publications (if any).
- Education : Candidates are required to upload one of the following documents in Italian or English. For degrees obtained in Italy and/or in France, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark (Bruxelles Convention of May 25, 1987), and Germany (Italian-German Convention, ratified by Law no. 176 of 1973): a self-declaration stating the possession of a degree, conferral date, issuing university, and final grade. For degrees obtained in all other EU and non-EU countries, an official certificate indicating the possession of a degree, conferral date, issuing university, and final grade.
- Academic transcript/Diploma supplement : For each degree, the applicant has to attach one of the documents listed below in Italian or English (English is highly recommended):
- Academic transcript: an official document detailing the course, classes attended or subjects studied and results, completion date, graduation date; or alternatively,
- Diploma Supplement: document produced by the University accompanying the diploma, providing a standardized description of the nature, level, context, content, and status of the studies completed by the applicant (https://ec.europa.eu/education/diploma-supplement_en).
- Research Statement : To best evaluate each candidate’s aptitude for the PhD Program, all candidates must upload a document (maximum 10,000 characters, spaces included) mandatorily in English. The research statement consists of a research project proposal to be used exclusively to evaluate the application. The candidates, once admitted to the Program, will define their research project with the Advisor chosen for their supervision.
- Master’s Thesis or Equivalent Qualification (optional) In order to further supplement the documentation, candidates can upload their Master’s thesis or an equivalent qualification.
- References : Applicants are required to provide the names and contact information of two referees. Referees who are invited to submit a reference letter in English through the IMT School’s online application system will receive an automatic notification from the School’s application system. Applicants will receive an automatic notification when a letter is submitted, but they may not access any reference provided. Reference letters for:
- Cultural Systems must be submitted by June 4th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CEST)
- Mind, Brain and Human Thought must be submitted by July 7th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CEST)
- Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences must be submitted by June 18th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CEST)
- Systems Science must be submited by June 6th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CEST).
Note : It is possible to apply for more than one track, submitting a new application for each track selected. Applicants cannot register more than once with different email addresses and/or different names or submit more than one application for the same track (in this case, only the last one will be considered valid).
Deadlines
- For PhD Program in “Cultural Systems” the application deadline is : .
- For PhD Program in “Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences” the application deadline is : .
- For PhD Program in “Systems Science (SyS)” the application deadline is : .
- For PhD Program in “Mind, Brain and Human Thought” the application deadline is : .
The furtherst application deadline is . For more details on the IMT School for Advanced Studies Scholarship, please visit the university website. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.