OpenFieldRCOST Doctoral Scholarship in Automated Software Testing & AI
Three-year doctoral position at the Research Centre on Software Technology (RCOST), developing generative artificial intelligence techniques for automated software vulnerability detection and unit test synthesis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science (Laurea Magistrale) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering with distinction
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English communication
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, master's thesis summary, and 5-page research proposal aligned with RCOST priority axes
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from international academic researchers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: €16,243/year net stipend plus 50% funding increase during mandatory foreign research stays
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition fee waiver for three years
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Sannio documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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