OpenFieldPhD Scholarship in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance
Three-year doctoral fellowship investigating international criminal jurisdiction, climate justice litigation before the ECHR and ICJ, and digital algorithmic surveillance ethics.
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 distinction.
- English language proficiency
- English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research project (max 10 pages), master's thesis abstract, CV, and list of publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Italian Ministry (MUR) doctoral scholarship of €16,243 per year plus 50% increase for research abroad
- Application fee
- €140 regional student tax
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Università degli Studi di Padova - Centro di Ateneo per i Diritti Umani 'Antonio Papisca' documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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