The selection process is governed by the official Call for Applications (Bando di Concorso), which was published on March 18th, 2026, on the websites of both the Doctoral School and the PhD programme. The deadline for applications is April 17th, 2026.
Eligibility
The scholarship competition is open to applicants of any age or citizenship, holding a MSc degree (Laurea Magistrale) from an Italian university or an equivalent qualification from other countries. Participation is also open to candidates who do not have an MSc but expect to obtain their degree before October 31st, 2026. Admission is decided on the basis of qualifications and an interview.
Grant awarded
The amount of the PhD scholarship is equal to € 16,243.00 per year (gross amount); the net monthly amount is about € 1,200. The grant will be awarded for four years, and it will be subject to satisfactory progress evaluated on a yearly basis.
Important links
PhD website: https://www.dems.unimib.it/en/programmes/post-lauream/phd-economics-statistics-and-data-science
Official Call for Applications: https://en.