Call for application PhD in Management Innovation, Sustainability and Healthcare 2026-27

Online Application

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

Schedule of interview: coming soon…

Ranking list: by July 15 th, 2026

Available positions

No. 6 positions with scholarship funded as follows:

No. 5 positions funded by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna;
No. 1 position funded by the Department of Excellence EMbeBEDS.

Further positions may be offered before the start of the programme, depending on external funding.
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What does the PhD in Management: Innovation, Sustainability, and Healthcare 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
Personal 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
Abstract of the thesis, if required by the candidate’s university regulations, or an equivalent document.

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

OPTIONAL

A maximum of three reference letters from scholars or professors in the subject who recommend the candidate based on direct knowledge (optional). Candidates can provide the names, surnames and institutional email addresses of the referees in the application form. Referees will receive a link to upload the reference letter directly, within three days of the deadline for the call.
A copy of any other relevant title or publication the candidate deems pertinent to the course, including typed works.

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

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