Are you ready to elevate your expertise and get your PhD? The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for its 41st cycle of PhD Programmes, commencing in the Academic Year 2025/2026! This is a prime opportunity for aspiring scholars to pursue a prestigious doctoral degree from a leading Italian institution.
About the PhD Programmes at UNIMORE Established with a commitment to fostering advanced research and academic excellence, UNIMORE’s PhD Programmes are designed to cultivate specialized knowledge and innovative thinking. The programs span three years, beginning November 1st, 2025.
Who Can Apply The 2025/2026 call is open to individuals holding an Italian second-cycle master’s degree (“Laurea Magistrale” or “Laurea Specialistica”) or an equivalent second-level academic qualification from an AFAM branch institution. Non-Italian Master’s degrees, recognized as suitable by the selection committee, are also accepted. Crucially, the qualification must be obtained by October 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- Possession of a qualifying degree by the specified deadline.
- Meeting specific admission requirements detailed in the individual PhD Programme Tables.
- For applicants seeking positions reserved for scholarship holders from foreign countries, documentation proving possession of the scholarship or initiation of the application process to obtain it by the application deadline.
Diverse Fields of Study UNIMORE offers a comprehensive range of PhD programmes across various disciplines, including:
- Agri-food science, technology and biotechnology
- Clinical and experimental medicine (CEM)
- Computer and data science for technological and social innovation
- Health innovative products and technologies (HIP-TECH)
- Humanities, technology and society
- Information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Civil, environmental and materials engineering
- Industrial innovation engineering
- Mechanical and vehicle engineering
- Labour, development and innovation
- Mathematics
- Models and methods for material and environmental sciences
- Molecular and regenerative medicine
- Neurosciences
- Physics and nano sciences
- Reggio childhood studies
- Legal studies
- Human sciences: studies on language and literature, history and philosophy, communication and digital humanities
Funding and Timeline
- Applications Open: June 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (CET)
- Applications Deadline: June 30, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. (CET)
- Scholarship Amount: €16,243.00 annually (subject to regulatory amendments)
- Scholarship Increase for Periods Abroad: 50% for periods up to 12 months, or up to 18 months for joint guidance/Double Degree programs
- Research Budget: Not less than 10% of the annual scholarship amount for all PhD students from the first year
The number of available scholarships and positions may increase, with specific-topic scholarships potentially increasing until June 10, 2025, and open-topic scholarships until the publication of final rankings. Regularly check the University website for updates.
Application Process To apply, interested candidates must submit their applications online via www.esse3.unimore.it by the deadline.
- Registration: Obtain login credentials by registering on www.esse3.unimore.it.
- Access Restricted Area: Log in and navigate to “Admission” – “Admission Exams” – “Ph. D.”.
- Complete Application: Fill in all required information, including high school qualification details.
- Adaptations for Disabilities: Report any necessary adaptations for examinations if applicable, and email disabilita@unimore.it and segr.dottorati@unimore.it.
- Application Fee: Pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €25.00 for each application. The invoice is available on www.esse3.unimore.it under “Taxes”.
- Final Submission: Ensure all data is saved and explicitly confirmed at the end of the online procedure.
For further guidance, refer to the application guide