OpenFieldPadua International PhD Scholarships in Physics & Quantum Technologies
Prestigious doctoral scholarships in the Department of Physics and Astronomy 'Galileo Galilei' exploring quantum communication networks, satellite quantum cryptography, and dark matter detection.
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 in Physics, Astronomy, or Applied Mathematics with high academic honors.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in quantum optics, condensed matter, or particle physics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Annual tax-free stipend of €16,290/year for 3 years plus 50% allowance increase for overseas research, €1,600/year travel grant, and 100% tuition waiver
- Application fee
- €30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full 100% tuition fee waiver for scholarship recipients.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Annual international doctoral call deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Padua documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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