University of Florence PEGASO Scholarships 2026 (Award €16,243)

The University of Florence PEGASO PhD Scholarships 2026 offer funded doctoral opportunities for Italian and international students in Italy. These are three-year PhD programs, scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. The scholarships are funded by Regione Toscana through PR ESF 2021/27 resources as part of the Giovanisi project, which aims to support youth in building independent academic and professional futures. This is a serious, financed PhD program for students seeking to undertake research study in Italy, not a short exchange or certificate program.

The scholarship provides an annual funding of €16,243, paid in monthly installments, before recipient-paid social security. The scholarship amount may be increased by 50% for authorized research conducted overseas. A minimum of 10% of the scholarship funds must be allocated to research projects both within Italy and internationally. Additionally, qualified international PhD candidates may receive up to €5,000 in one-time international assistance. This assistance is particularly beneficial for international students to cover initial relocation costs such as visa fees, document legalization, translations, rent deposits, airfare, and early settlement expenses. The program also includes training exposure, preparing students for the research environment and offering soft-skills courses throughout the PhD.

This scholarship is open to both Italian and foreign candidates. Ideal applicants are those who hold a Master's degree (or will obtain one in the near future) and wish to commence a PhD program in Italy during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Applicants are typically required to submit a completed application form, degree certificate, academic transcript, valid passport, an updated CV or resume, a passport-size picture, and other relevant supporting documents. Specific language proficiency requirements are not clearly stated in the provided content.

Applications are invited for the University of Florence PEGASO Scholarships 2026. Detailed application instructions and the official call for applications can be found on the University of Florence's official website. It is crucial to refer to the official application document for precise steps and requirements.

The PhD programs are expected to last three years and will commence on November 1, 2026.