OpenFieldUnibo International PhD Scholarships in Data Science and Computation
Doctoral research program joint with the EuroHPC Leonardo supercomputing center and CINECA, focusing on scalable deep learning, quantum computing algorithms, and exascale simulation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Second-cycle Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Engineering with high marks (105/110 or above).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or CEFR B2 level certificate.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High academic merit, thesis abstract, and proposed research plan for high-performance computing.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters submitted online.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: €1,400 net/month for 3 years, 50% stipend increase for stays abroad, and €3,000 research travel grant; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €42 public competition application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% full tuition waiver for all admitted doctoral fellowship holders.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027 (Annual Italian National Doctoral Call - 43rd Cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bologna documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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