OpenFieldUniTS International PhD Scholarships in Physics & Synchrotron Radiation (Elettra)
Doctoral research program joint with Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste and the FERMI Free Electron Laser, focusing on time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy, quantum materials, and topological insulators.
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 Physics, Materials Science, or Applied Mathematics 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 condensed matter or synchrotron physics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters submitted online.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: €16,243/year net for 3 years, 50% stipend increase for stays abroad, and beamtime at Elettra Synchrotron; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €30 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
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Trieste documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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