Call for PhD in Emerging Digital Technologies 2026-27

Online Application

Deadline for the online application: May 15 th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (CEST)

Schedule of interview: soon available

Ranking list: by July 15 th, 2026

Available positions

No. 6 positions funded by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna

Further positions may be offered before the start of the programme, depending on external funding.
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What does the PhD in Emerging Digital Technologies offer?

An interdisciplinary and international research environment
Three-year doctoral scholarship of € 19.740 gross per year + a housing allowance of € 2.200 gross per year. The total amount corresponds to approximately € 1.600 net/month.
26 free meals per month at the School’s canteen
50% scholarship increase for research periods abroad
Individual budget for research-related expenses (10% of the scholarship)

What documents do you need to participate?

MANDATORY

Valid identity document
Self-certification of the qualification obtained or to be obtained in Italy, including the list of examinations taken
Certificate issued by the institution awarding the qualification obtained or to be obtained abroad, including the list of examinations taken
Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
Motivation letter
Research project
Copy of the MSc degree thesis or the thesis abstract. Candidates who have not obtained their qualification yet should attach a copy of the final draft of the thesis or its abstract.

Please note: All mandatory documents must be submitted; failure to comply will result in exclusion from the call.

OPTIONAL

Copy of publications with full bibliographic references (including DOI and/or ISBN)
Any other additional documentation (e.g. GRE certificates, awards, work experience, certificates of participation in courses and internships, etc.)

For further information, please check the PhD Call for Applications and Factsheet on the right side of the page.

PhD Call – FAQ

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