In an electrifying announcement for the academic world, Sapienza University of Rome, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities, has officially opened applications for its 41st PhD cycle (2025/2026), offering over 300 fully funded PhD scholarships across 92 doctoral programs!
Whether you’re an aspiring neuroscientist, a history scholar, a cybersecurity geek, or an architectural visionary—Sapienza has a PhD seat waiting with your name on it.
What’s on the Table?
University: Sapienza University of Rome
Program: PhD Admissions – 41st Cycle (2025/2026)
Scholarships: About 300, including international allocations
Duration: All PhD programs are 3 years long
Fee: €30 per program (non-refundable).
Scholarship & Financial Perks
Each PhD candidate selected under a Sapienza scholarship will receive:
- €16,243/year (gross)
- +50% monthly stipend for research conducted abroad (up to 18 months)
- €19,800 special funding for top international applicants
- 10% of the scholarship reserved for research costs.
This is not just education—it’s funded academic freedom in the heart of Rome!
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility:
- Open to international students from all countries
- Must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) by October 31, 2025.
Explore the World of Research – PhD Programs by Field
1# Sciences & Medicine – Includes hot topics like:
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- Medical Molecular Medicine (13 total scholarships)
- Neurosciences (12 scholarships)
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Pharmacology, Genetics, Immunology, and more!
2# Humanities & Social Sciences – Dive into:
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- Archaeology (12 Sapienza-funded spots!)
- Civilizations of Asia and Africa
- Social Research, Philosophy, Psychology, Linguistics, and History.
3# Engineering & Technology – Future-driven fields:
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- Cybersecurity
- Data Science (12 total scholarships!)
- Automation, Informatics, Civil & Aerospace Engineering.
4# Arts & Design – For the creatively inclined:
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- Music and Performing Arts
- Architecture and Construction of the City
- Service Design for Public Sector.
Apply: https://phd.uniroma1.it/application/publicInfoDottorati41.aspx
The last date to apply for the PhD programs (41st cycle) at Sapienza University of Rome is June 19, 2025, by 23:59 (Rome local time).