Study in Italy | University of Florence PEGASO Scholarships 2026

The University of Florence has launched applications for its PEGASO PhD scholarships 2026/2027, offering funded doctoral positions for both Italian and international applicants. This scholarship represents a significant opportunity for researchers seeking three year doctoral programmes in Italy with comprehensive financial support and international mobility options.

About The Scholarship

This programme combines substantial funding with research flexibility. Successful candidates receive an annual scholarship of €16,243, paid in monthly instalments. Additionally, the scholarship increases by 50% during approved research periods abroad, making international collaboration financially viable.

The programme also provides a research budget of at least 10% of the scholarship amount for activities in Italy and overseas. Furthermore, eligible international PhD students may receive one-off financial support of up to €5,000 for relocation expenses. This proves particularly valuable for covering visa costs, document legalization, translations, rent deposits, and flights.

Scholarship Merits

Many European PhD calls appear attractive initially but become complicated with hidden restrictions or weak funding. This call differs significantly because:

• Applicants face no citizenship limitations for general admission
• Foreign academic qualifications receive consideration if equivalent to Italian degrees
• Non-EU international students may access €5,000 one-off support
• Research periods abroad increase the scholarship amount
• The PhD structure includes international mobility and applied research exposure

For foreign candidates, the combination of funding, research mobility, Italian university affiliation, and possible relocation support creates exceptional value.

Scholarship Benefits

The doctoral programmes run for three years, starting 1 November 2026. The Tuscany Region supports these scholarships through PR ESF 2021/27 resources under the Giovanisì project, designed to help young people build independent academic and professional futures.

Successful candidates receive:

• Monthly scholarship instalments (€16,243 annually before social security charges)
• 50% scholarship increase during approved research abroad
• Research budget for activities in Italy and overseas
• Soft-skills courses and research-world preparation
• Possible €5,000 one-off international support

Eligibility Requirements

This programme best suits applicants who:

• Want to begin PhD studies in Italy during 2026/2027
• Hold or will soon hold master’s-level qualifications
• Can prepare serious research projects
• Are ready for competitive admission processes
• Can attend full-time doctoral programmes
• Will complete research mobility where required
• Seek European research degrees with international exposure

This programme does not suit those still seeking bachelor’s or master’s admission, as PEGASO strictly supports doctoral study.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit online applications through the University of Florence system. Required documents include academic qualifications, research proposals, and identification materials. Foreign qualifications require equivalence verification to Italian degrees.

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The non-refundable application fee of €30 must accompany submissions. Therefore, complete all sections and upload all documents before the deadline.

Application deadline: 6 August 2026

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