Applications are open for fully-funded PhD Scholarships at the European University Institute, Florence, Italy.

PhD Programme Description:

• 4-year programme in residence
• Conducted entirely in English
• International staff and student community
• Career opportunities in international organisations and academia

Subject Areas:

• Social Sciences
• Economics
• History and Cilivilsation
• Law
• Political Science

Scholarships and Funding

• EUI-MALTA Scholarship details
• Fees and subsistence allowances covered by scholarships
• Scholarships are open to Maltese nationals provided by Malta
• Scholarships are open to EU and non-EU nationals from EU member states

This opportunity is open to holders of a Master’s degree and students completing a Master’s degree later on before the start of the PhD programme.

There will also be a webinar on applications from Malta.

If you have questions or require assistance, you can reach the EUI Admissions Office by submitting a query.

Application:  From this page (eui.eu/phd) you may access each Departmental Applications Guide, as well as the application portal.

Regulations:  The EUI Academic Rules and Regulations for the Doctoral and Master of Research Programmes are published here.

The deadline to apply for the EUI PhD Call 2026-2027 is 15 January 2026 at 14.00 CET (time in Italy).