Call for Applications for a Ph.D. Studentships ship at the European University Institute, with support from the FCT

Applications are now open for doctoral program Studentships hips at the European University Institute (EUI), based in Florence, Italy, for the 2027–2028 academic year, in the fields of Law, Economics, History and Civilization, and Political and Social Sciences. The deadline for submissions is 2:00 p.m. (CET) on January 15, 2027.

Portuguese citizens, citizens of other European Union member states or third countries, as well as stateless persons and those granted political refugee status, may apply, provided they can prove that they have permanent and habitual residence in Portugal.

In this call for applications, the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) will award four doctoral research Studentships hips, with a maximum duration of four years, funding the first three years of each Studentship and with the IUE covering the fourth year.

Since 2012, under a memorandum of understanding between the FCT and the Directorate-General for European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 48 doctoral Studentships have been awarded to the IUE.

Founded in 1972, the European University Institute is an international institution dedicated to advanced education and research, with a focus on issues of European significance. Portugal joined the EUI in 1989 and held its rotating presidency in 1992, 2005, and 2025.

For more information and to apply, please see the digital brochure or visit the IUE website