European University Institute
EUI Special Doctoral Fellowships
The EUI Special Doctoral Fellowships is a partially-funded scholarship from European University Institute for PhD pursuing any field in Italy (Florence). Deadline: Tied to the annual EUI doctoral admission cycle, typically closing late January.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Italy (Florence)
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Monthly stipend (about €1,650 as of Jan 2026) plus family and travel allowances and insurance
- Deadline
- Tied to the annual EUI doctoral admission cycle, typically closing late January
- Host countries
- Italy (Florence)
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants from around 150 countries without a national EUI grant Nationality Requirements You must be a national of one of roughly 150 eligible countries that do not have a national grant arrangement with the EUI. The list spans Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific, including countries such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa. Academic Requirements You need to have completed a master's or equivalent degree in an academic discipline relevant to the EUI doctoral programme, with the degree awarded by the institute's stated cut-off (around the end of August).
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly stipend, about €1,650 as of January 2026
- A family allowance where applicable
- A travel allowance
- Insurance coverage
- Support for the duration of the doctoral programme under EUI rules
Important Dates & Deadlines
Tied to the annual EUI doctoral admission cycle, typically closing late January
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.