Call for application PhD in Economics 2026-27

Online Application

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

Schedule of interview: May 14-15th, 2026

Ranking list: by June 15 th, 2026

Available positions

No. 6 positions with scholarship funded as follows:

No. 4 positions funded by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna;
No. 1 position co-funded by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and by the Department of Excellence (EMbeDS).
!NEW!!: 1 position co‑funded by the ERC‑SUSTECH project (Accelerating SUStainable TECHnological Trajectories with computational chemistry and machine learning) and by the Department of Excellence (l’EMbeDS). The scholarship is reserved for candidates who will submit a research proposal in the field of innovation and who are willing to work on topics related to sustainability in the chemical industry.
Funded by ERC (SUSTECH, 101224873)

Further positions may be offered before the start of the programme, depending on additional funding.
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What does the PhD in Economics 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
Copy of the MSc degree thesis. Candidates who have not obtained their qualification yet should attach a copy of the final draft of their degree thesis or an abstract of it.

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

OPTIONAL

Reference letters from at least two academic scholars (e.g., MSc thesis advisor) or other experts who had the opportunity to assess the applicants’ work during their academic studies are strongly recommended. Applicants should add each referee’s name, surname, and institutional e-mail address in the online application form so that each referee will receive a link to upload their reference letters within three days after the application deadline.
Publications and any other documentation that may contribute to providing an assessment of the candidate’s skills and attitudes.

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