Call for application PhD in Agrobiodiversity 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. 5 positions funded by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna

Further positions may be offered before the start of the programme, depending on additional funding.
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What does the PhD in Agrobiodiversity offer?

An interdisciplinary and international research environment
Four-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 (written in English, no longer than 3.500 words)

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

OPTIONAL

Publications (e.g. articles in scientific journals, conference proceedings, etc);
Other Master and/or specialization degrees in subjects related to the research topics of this PhD program;
Research and working experience
Internships in home country or abroad (e.g. Erasmus programs or similar)
Language certificates (e.g. the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), or TOEFL (at least 220 points computer-based or 500 points paper-based). The level of equivalence of English language certificates is assessed by the Selection Committee.
Any other document certifying the applicant’s excellence (prizes, fellowships, and grants)

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

PhD Call – FAQ
You will find everything you need to know regarding the PhD Call: from the admission requirements, to the application procedure and the requested documents, and the evaluation criteria.
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