OpenFieldFederico II Doctoral Fellowships (Borse di Dottorato) in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Premier 3-year doctoral research program in aerospace engineering, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and advanced composite materials.
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 Master's degree (Laurea Magistrale) with high marks in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
- English language proficiency
- Demonstrated English proficiency (CEFR B2 or higher).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and scientific research proposal.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters submitted directly via the application system.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded 3-year fellowship: €16,243 net/year (tax-free) plus 50% mobility supplement for international research stays and €1,624 annual research budget
- Application fee
- €50 competitive examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition-free for all doctoral fellowship recipients.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027 (Annual doctoral admission call deadline for 40th cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Naples Federico II documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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