Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Italy at UNIMORE – 2025/2026
Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Italy at UNIMORE – 2025/2026
(No IELTS, No GRE, No Acceptance Letter Required)
Details of Scholarship
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Country: Italy
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University: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE)
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Degree Level: PhD
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Cycle: 41st PhD Cycle, Academic Year 2025/2026
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Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
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Stipend: €1,353/month (before tax), ~€1,200–€1,230 after tax
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In PKR: Approx. ₨375,000–₨385,000/month
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Additional Funding:
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50% bonus for study abroad
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10% annual budget for research and conferences
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Application Fee: €25
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Application Opening: 3 June 2025 (9:00 AM CET)
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Application Deadline: 30 June 2025 (3:30 PM CET)
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Start Date: 1 November 2025
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Language of Instruction: English (in most programs)
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Apply Online: https://www.esse3.unimore.it
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Official Call Document: https://www.unimore.it/en/bando-phd-41
What You Don’t Need:
❌ No IELTS Required
❌ No GRE Required
❌ No Acceptance Letter Required
✅ Apply Directly – No emails to professors necessary
Financial Benefits
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Full Tuition Fee Waiver
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Monthly Stipend (€1,353/month)
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Travel Allowances & Mobility Grants
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50% Stipend Increase for Time Spent Abroad (up to 12 months)
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10% Research and Conference Funding Budget
Available PhD Programs (Majors)
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Agri-food Science, Technology and Biotechnology
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Clinical and Experimental Medicine
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Computer and Data Science for Technological and Social Innovation
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Health Innovative Products and Technologies
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Humanities, Technology and Society
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Information and Communication Technologies
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Civil, Environmental and Materials Engineering
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Industrial Innovation Engineering
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Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering
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Labour, Development and Innovation
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Mathematics
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Models and Methods for Material and Environmental Sciences
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Molecular and Regenerative Medicine
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Neurosciences
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Physics and Nanosciences
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Childhood Studies
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Legal Studies
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Human Sciences: Literature, History, Philosophy, and Digital Humanities
Eligibility Criteria
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Must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) by 31 October 2025
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No age limit
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International students welcome
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English Proficiency Certificate required (if previous degree was in English)
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Applicants may apply for up to 2 PhD programs
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Hope Certificate accepted for those awaiting graduation
Required Documents
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Online Application (via ESSE3 Portal)
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Passport
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Degree Certificate or Hope Certificate
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Academic Transcripts
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Europass CV
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Two Recommendation Letters (no fixed format; upload only)
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Research Proposal (aligned with chosen discipline)
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English Proficiency Certificate
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Any additional documents as stated in the program-specific tables
📌 No documents need to be emailed separately. Upload all files in PDF format.
Selection Process
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Two-phase evaluation:
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Phase 1: Document Review
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Phase 2: Interview (may include a language test in English)
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Selection Committees will award marks based on:
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CV, research proposal, and academic record (document phase)
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Performance in the interview (most weight)
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Final selection results will be published at:
https://www.unimore.it/en/bando-phd-41
and
https://wss.unimore.it/public/albo/
How to Apply
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Visit the application portal: https://www.esse3.unimore.it
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Register and log in
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Select “PhD Admission Exams”
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Complete the online form and upload required documents
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Pay the €25 non-refundable application fee
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Submit the application before 30 June 2025, 3:30 PM CET
📄 Application guide:
Application Guide PDF
Final Tips
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Submit early — you cannot edit after submission unless you formally request it before the deadline
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Prepare your CV and Research Proposal carefully; they are scored
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Make sure your documents are in PDF and under 20MB
This is your opportunity to study in Italy with fully funded support, no language test, and a streamlined process.
✅ Apply now and secure your PhD position in Europe.
🔗 For official updates and full program descriptions, visit:
👉 https://www.unimore.it/en/bando-phd-41
