OpenFieldUCSC Doctoral Scholarships & Educatt Merit Awards
Three-year doctoral scholarships covering living stipends, international research travel supplements, and complete tuition waivers for top-ranking candidates in the annual doctoral competition.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Second-cycle university Master's degree (Laurea Magistrale or international equivalent 120 ECTS) with high academic marks.
- English language proficiency
- CEFR B2 level English proficiency (certified or assessed during interview).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original doctoral research proposal (3–5 pages) and Master's thesis.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters submitted online by university professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Annual scholarship of €16,243 gross per year for 3 years, plus a 50% increase for research conducted abroad and subsidized housing support through Educatt
- Application fee
- Free application for doctoral competition
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition completely waived for all admitted doctoral scholarship recipients.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027 (Annual national call for doctoral admissions - Ciclo XLIII)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Catholic University of Sacred Heart documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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