Thinking about pursuing world-class research in one of the world’s most captivating cities? Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has opened its call for applications for the 41st cycle of its PhD programs, set to begin in the 2025/2026 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring researchers worldwide to secure fully funded positions in a diverse range of fields.
But don’t delay – the application deadline is fast approaching: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM (13:00) Italian time.
What Are the Benefits?
Securing a PhD position at Ca’ Foscari comes with significant advantages:
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- Generous Scholarship: Successful candidates receive an annual scholarship of €16,243 (gross amount, subject to social security contributions), paid in monthly installments. This scholarship is exempt from Italian income tax (IRPEF).
- Dedicated Research Budget: Each scholarship holder gets an additional annual budget for research activities (in Italy and abroad) equivalent to at least 10% of the scholarship amount.
- Enhanced International Experience: The scholarship amount can be increased by up to 50% for research periods spent abroad (maximum duration varies between 12-18 months depending on the program and specific agreements). A minimum research period abroad is mandatory for most programs.
- Prestigious Location: Study and conduct research at a renowned university located in the historic heart of Venice, Italy.
- International Collaboration: Many programs involve partnerships with international universities, offering opportunities for joint supervision and potentially leading to double or joint degrees.
What Programs Are Offered?
Ca’ Foscari offers a wide array of PhD programs for the 41st cycle, many conducted in English and involving international collaborations:
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- Sustainable Chemistry (with IIT)
- Law, Market and Person (with University of Southern Denmark)
- Economics (4-year program)
- Philosophy and Education Sciences (with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne)
- Computer Science (with Masaryk University)
- Physics and Materials Engineering (with Kansai Medical University, CRO Aviano, IIT)
- Italian Studies (with Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt)
- Modern Languages, Cultures and Societies & Language Sciences (with Sorbonne Université, University of Primorska)
- Management (with SKEMA Business School) (4-year program)
- Science and Management of Climate Change (with CMCC) (4-year program)
- Environmental Sciences
- Ancient Studies (with University of Trieste, University of Udine, IIT)
- History of Arts
- Asian and African Studies (with Heidelberg University).
Are You Eligible?
The call is open to talented graduates from Italy and around the world and the eligibility criteria include:
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- Academic Qualification: Holding a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale/Specialistica), an older Italian Laurea (vecchio ordinamento), a relevant degree from an AFAM institution, or a comparable foreign Master’s degree recognized as suitable for PhD studies.
- Final Year Students: Candidates expecting to obtain their Master’s degree by November 15, 2025, are eligible to apply conditionally.
- English Proficiency: A certified B2 level (CEFR standard) knowledge of English is mandatory. Proof is needed upon enrollment, but can be obtained by December 31, 2025, at the latest.
- Program-Specific Requirements: Some programs may have additional requirements regarding specific degree types or credits earned (check Annex A of the official call for details).
Don’t Miss the Deadline!
All applications must be submitted online via the Ca’ Foscari University website https://www.unive.it/web/fileadmin/user_upload/dottorati/doc/accesso/bando_41_ciclo/Bando_41_e_Allegato_A.pdf. Remember the deadline:
Deadline: May 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM (13:00) Central European Summer Time (Italian Time).
- Ca’ Foscari PhD Admissions: https://www.unive.it/phd-degrees
- Annual Call Information: https://www.unive.it/web/en/2161/annual-call (Check for the 41st Cycle documents).
