PhD Admissions 2026/2027 –

University: University of Perugia

Cycle: XLII Cycle – Academic Year 2026/2027

 Annual PhD

Scholarship: €22,416.96

 Funding: PR Umbria – European Social Fund Plus (FSE+) 2021–2027

Application Deadline: 28 October 2026

 Application Fee: €20

1. Submit your application online through the PICA portal.

2 Upload the required documents.

3. Pay the €20 application contribution through PagoPA.

Candidates applying for more than one PhD programme must submit a separate application and fee for each programme.

 Important: Selection

procedures and requirements are specified separately for each PhD programme. Applicants should carefully check the official call and programme-specific information.

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Applicants must hold a Master’s degree/equivalent qualification by 31 October 2026.

 International degrees

comparable to an Italian second-cycle qualification may also be accepted, subject to evaluation.

 The specific academic qualification required may vary by PhD programme.

PhD Scholarship Funding and Expenses

PhD Scholarship: €22,416.96 annually, as stated in the official call.

Research Programme: Funded PhD positions under the Umbria regional funding initiative.

Tuition and University Charges: Applicants should check the mandatory university fees, as not all charges are necessarily waived.

Accommodation and Food: No separate accommodation or meal allowance is

confirmed in this call.

Airfare to Italy: No separate airfare benefit is confirmed.

Visa and Residence Permit: No separate reimbursement is confirmed.

Health Insurance: No separate insurance benefit is confirmed.

Research and International Mobility: Some programmes may involve research abroad. Applicants should check the specific programme conditions.

Additional Fees: The official notice specifies an initial regional tax and stamp duty totalling €156, followed by a €140 regional tax in subsequent years.

Study Requirement: The PhD programme requires full-time doctoral study.

1. Visit the official PhD admissions page.
2. Open the regional funding call dated 28 September 2026 and read the English call and Annex 1.
3. Identify the PhD programme that matches your Master's degree and research interests.
4. Complete the online application through the PICA application portal.
5. Upload the required documents and pay the €20 fee for each application through PagoPA.
6. Submit by 28 October 2026 and monitor the university website for selection notices.

Official documents:

• Regional PhD call, Annex 1 and application instructions
• Italian Ministry of University and Research listing