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PhD in International Studies Scholarships at the University of Trento, 41st Cycle in Italy 2025–2026

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PhD in International Studies Scholarships at the University of Trento, 41st Cycle in Italy 2025–2026:

An excellent PhD program in international studies is offered by the University of Trento’s School of International Studies. For its 41st cycle, overseas applicants are now able to apply.

By integrating political science, law, and economics, the PhD program in international studies tackles complicated global challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students acquire solid theoretical underpinnings and become proficient in empirical research techniques in these domains.

  • Nation: Italy
  • Provider: University of Trento
  • Open to: All nationalities
  • Degree: PhD
  • Funded: Fully Funded 
  • Closing Date: 8 May 2025, 4:00 PM (CEST)

Benefits and Scholarships:

  • The university will supply:
  • Scholarship of about €16,290 (gross) every year for three years
  • No tuition costs (only a nominal annual student tax of about €150)
  • International students can live in apartments with subsidies.
  • Opportunities for international cooperation with Université Côte d’AzurAcademic assistance and full-time residency

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Qualifications

Candidates need to fulfill the following prerequisites:

  • Candidates of all sexes, ages, and nationalities are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates need to possess one of the following:Under earlier standards, an Italian “Laurea Magistrale” (Master’s Degree) or its equivalent
  • Italian AFAM (Artistic and Musical Higher Education) Institute second-level degree
  • a foreign master’s degree that is comparable and grants admission to a PhD program in the country of issue (subject to appropriateness screening).
  • Preferred graduation fields include international relations, economics, law, political science, sociology, history, and allied fields.
  • Candidates may apply conditionally if they plan to graduate by August 29, 2025; nevertheless, they will need to provide proof of degree by September 12, 2025.
  • Candidates are required to submit the required supporting documentation.
  • Only if the fields are different can applicants with prior PhDs apply; nevertheless, they are not eligible for a scholarship if they have already been awarded one.
  • A list of qualifications that are disqualified will be made available online.
  • C1 level of English proficiency:
  • IELTS Academic Test: A total score of seven or higher
  • A minimum grade of BC is required for Cambridge C1 Advanced (previously CAE) and Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE).
  • TOEFL iBT: 95 is the minimum score.
  • Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE): 75 is the minimum score.
  • CAE (C1 level) at Centro Linguistico Ateneo (CLA)

Documents Needed

The following documents must be submitted by each applicant:

  • Study Proposal (no more than 2000 words)
  • Purpose Statement Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency at the C1 level or above
  • Degree certificates and academic transcripts
  • A copy of your passport or ID
  • (Optional) A maximum of two recommendation letters
  • (Optional) Extra records demonstrating research aptitude
  • A non-refundable application fee of €30

Procedure for Selection

The following is the selection process:

  • The admissions committee’s evaluation of the documents presented
  • Candidates are shortlisted according to their academic standing and proposal alignment.
  • A 30-minute in-person or virtual interview for those who made the short list
  • Final decision based on interview performance and document review combined

How Do I Apply?

  • Fill out the online application by clicking the link below.
  • Upload all necessary files.
  • Use Pago to pay the €30 application cost.
  • PA system
  • Make sure you submit the application and make the money by the deadline of May 8, 2025, at 16:00 CEST.
  • Applications must be full.

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