Here is given a list of fellowships in Italy that are geared primarily toward postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. Italy is home to a wide variety of research fields, including the humanities, engineering, the natural and social sciences, and more. Researchers can find opportunities that fit with their interests and areas of competence thanks to this diversity.
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Italy as a Research Hub
Italy is a popular study location because of a number of reasons that draw academics and researchers from throughout the world. Rich Cultural and Historical Heritage: Italy is recognized for its contributions to art, literature, architecture, and science as well as its rich cultural heritage. Being in a nation with such a rich history might be advantageous for researchers with an interest in history, art history, archaeology, and cultural studies.
Numerous chances for multidisciplinary study are available in Italy. For instance, academics from many disciplines and organizations can work together in subjects like art and science, history and archaeology, and cultural studies. Modern research facilities, laboratories, and centers can be found throughout Italy, giving scientists access to cutting-edge tools and resources for performing experiments and investigations.
List of Fellowships in Italy for PhD and Postdocs
Here is a list of fellowships available in Italy that are geared primarily toward postdoctoral researchers and PhD students.
Jean Monnet Postdoctoral Fellowships with Salary
The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) of the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy, offers the coveted Jean Monnet Postdoctoral Fellowships in Italy. These awards are intended to support postdoctoral researchers who are passionate about studying topics related to European integration and the EU.
| Host Institute | European University Institute |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Eligible Nationality | All |
| Fellowship Type | Monthly Salary |
| Benefits | Family Allowance, Travelling allowances |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Closing Date | 25 Oct. |
The base grant is €2,500 per month. A household allowance of up to € 300 per month is available to fellows with a partner who also resides in Florence and who earn less than €2,000 per month. The maximum trip reimbursement, which accounts for both the inbound and outbound travel, is €1,200. Each dependent child will receive a dependant payment of €200 per month if they live with a fellow resident in Florence.
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Max Weber Fellowship Program for PostDocs
A unique postdoctoral program in the history and social sciences is offered by the European University Institute (EUI) called the Max Weber Programme (MWP). Any applicant from anywhere in the world is eligible to apply. The program is exceptionally selective and offers a total of 55–60 Fellowships in the social and political sciences, economics, law, and history, with an acceptance rate of 5% per year. Preference is offered to candidates who have recently received their doctorates and have never held a postdoctoral position.
| Host Institute | European University Institute |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Eligible Nationality | All |
| No. of Fellowships | 50-60 |
| Fellowship Type | Monthly Salary |
| Benefits | Family Allowance, Research fund |
| Duration | 1-3 years |
| Closing Date | 18 Oct. |
The Max Weber Fellowship currently provides a payment of 2,070 EUR per month together with, if required, a family allowance. Fellows who choose to continue for a second year will have the option of applying for a Part-time Assistant Professor contract (level ASSPR6/3) for a 12-month period, which would involve some teaching duties and mentoring Ph.D. researchers. The net pay, in addition to the grant each month, would be close to 850 EUR. The MWP policy governs parental leave.
The exceptional research resources offered by the European University Institute are available to Max Weber Fellows, including an extraordinary library, shared office space, and a personal research budget of between 1000 and 2000 EUR for second or third-year Economics Fellows who are actively seeking employment.
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ISA Multicampus Visiting Fellowships
The Institute for Advanced Studies of the University of Bologna offers twelve Multicampus Visiting Fellowships to foreign scholars for stays of one to two months, with eight slots allocated for the Bologna campus and four positions designated for the Cesena, Forl, Ravenna, and Rimini campuses.
| Host Institute | University of Bologna |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Eligible Nationality | All |
| No. of Fellowships | 12 |
| Benefits | Lumpsum € 5,000 |
| Duration | 1-2 months |
| Closing Date | August 28, 2023 (3:00 p.m.) |
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Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna Research Fellowships
The University of Bologna, also known as the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna or just the University of Bologna, is one of the oldest institutions in the world and is situated in Bologna, Italy. The institution provides both domestic and foreign researchers with a selection of fellowships, scholarships, and funding options.
The length of a fellowship can range from one to three years, and it can be extended for a total of 36 months. Fellowships are extendable. Anyone with the following qualifications and a qualified professional scientific program may apply for a research fellowship:
- a Masters’s degree from the second cycle, a degree from the earlier system of degrees, or an equivalent qualification for self-funded research fellowships.
- a research doctorate or equivalent foreign degree (or, for the fields concerned, a medical specialization school degree with an appropriate scientific production) is required for research fellowships that are jointly funded by a budget.
Research fellowship open calls for applications.
Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships for Postdocs
With the help of Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships, established academics with a strong international reputation can conduct their research at the EUI. Up to ten-month fellowships are available from one of the EUI’s four departments, during which time fellows are encouraged to attend departmental activities including seminars, workshops, colloquia, etc.
| Host Country | Italy |
| Host Institute | European University Institute |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Eligible Nationality | All |
| Fellowship Type | Monthly Salary |
| Benefits | monthly stipend is € 3,000 |
| Duration | 10 months |
| Closing Date | 30 March and/or 30 September (14:00 CEST) |
The monthly stipend for the Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships is €3,000. The award amount will be established at a lower rate for successful candidates whose primary residence is located within 90 kilometers of Florence.
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