OpenFieldGalileo Galilei Doctoral Scholarship in Legal History & Human Rights
Three-year fully funded PhD investigating European constitutionalism, Roman private law transmission, and international human rights jurisprudence.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in law, political science, or philosophy with minimum 105/110.
- English language proficiency
- English B2 or Italian C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 8-page doctoral research proposal.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from professors of law or history.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €16,243 net annual scholarship plus 50% allowance for overseas research semesters
- Application fee
- €30
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition for doctoral candidates
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Università degli Studi di Padova - Complesso Monumentale di Palazzo Bo documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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