Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia Women in Science Entrance Scholarship

Merit award dedicated to outstanding female scholars enrolling in graduate and doctoral STEM and jurisprudence programs at Padua.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree with top honors (110/110 cum laude or equivalent).
English language proficiency: English or Italian.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Statement on gender equity and scientific contribution.
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €5,000 annual scholarship honoring the world's first woman to earn a PhD (Padua, 1678)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: Full tuition waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: June 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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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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