Italy · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Italian Ministerial (MUR) Doctoral Fellowship in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Three-year PhD scholarship funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) investigating drought-resilient crops, olive grove microbiome ecology, and soil organic carbon.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Laurea Magistrale or second-cycle master's degree in agronomy, biology, or biotechnology
English language proficiency: English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Detailed 3,500-word doctoral research project on sustainable Mediterranean agroecosystems
Recommendation letters: CV, list of scientific publications, and two referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Fully funded: EUR 16,243 per year tax-free stipend plus 50% increase for research abroad
Application fee: EUR 30
Tuition / joining costs: EUR 0 (100% tuition-free doctoral position)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: July 20, 2027 (Annual doctoral concorso round)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Basilicata documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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