Are you an aspiring PhD student looking for fully funded research opportunities in Europe? Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, a prestigious public university in Southern Italy, is now accepting applications for 26 fully funded PhD positions for the 2025/2026 academic year under its 41st doctoral cycle.
These highly competitive and fully funded PhD programs are open to international students from all academic backgrounds, with no restrictions on nationality or age.
🌍 Why Choose Mediterranea University for Your PhD in Italy?
Located in Calabria, one of Italy’s most scenic and culturally rich regions, Mediterranea University is known for excellence in research, innovation, and international collaboration. With strong ANVUR accreditation, all PhD programs maintain the highest academic and research standards.
For 2025/2026, the university is offering:
- 26 PhD positions
- 21 of these include full scholarships
- Scholarships funded by university resources and external strategic partnerships
This opportunity allows scholars to contribute to cutting-edge research in areas like:
- Climate change & sustainability
- Artificial intelligence & smart logistics
- Urban development & European Green Deal projects
📚 Available PhD Programs & Funded Positions
Explore the five key disciplines with scholarship-backed PhD openings:
| Discipline | Total Positions | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 5 | 4 |
| Law and Economics | 5 | 4 |
| Civil, Environmental, and Industrial Engineering | 5 | 4 |
| Information Engineering | 6 | 5 |
| Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Sciences | 5 | 4 |
Some scholarships are co-funded by external entities, giving students the chance to work directly on real-world projects in collaboration with industry, public institutions, and European research networks.
🌐 Who Can Apply?
This is a globally open call. Applications are invited from:
- All nationalities
- Candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) by the deadline
- Applicants with foreign qualifications, provided they are translated and officially recognized in Italy
Whether you’re from Asia, Africa, the Americas, or Europe, this is an ideal opportunity to study in Italy for free and engage in impact-driven doctoral research.
🎓 What to Expect from the PhD Program
- Program Start Date: November 1, 2025
- Duration: 3 years (full-time)
- Focus: High-quality research training, academic excellence, and employability
- Outcomes: Advanced research credentials, potential post-PhD career opportunities in academia, research institutions, and industry
Additional scholarships may be added if more funding becomes available.
📅 Application Deadline & How to Apply
- Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Italian Time)
- Mode of Application: Online submission via the official portal
👉 Apply Here: https://unirc.esse3.cineca.it - International Applicants: Must also email a signed PDF of the application and all supporting documents to the university’s protocol office
📄 [Download Official Call for Applications (XLI Cycle – PDF)]
📄 [Annex A – Program Details (PDF)]
📄 [Annex B – Application Instructions (DOCX)]