Location: Italy
Program: Doctoral (PhD) Degree Programs
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: 4 years
Deadline: Not Specified
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The Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) PhD Programme — 42nd Cycle is a prestigious call for doctoral applications at GSSI, an international PhD school and centre for research and higher education based in L’Aquila, Italy. GSSI offers 48 fully funded PhD scholarships for the academic year 2026–2027 across four doctoral programmes: Astroparticle Physics (13 scholarships); Computer Science (15 scholarships); Regional Science and Economic Geography (10 scholarships); and Mathematics in Natural, Social and Life Sciences (10 scholarships from the winter round plus 2 additional from the summer round).
The Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI), located in L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy, is an internationally recognised postgraduate institution operating within the ecosystem of the Gran Sasso National Laboratories (LNGS) one of the world’s largest underground research facilities for astroparticle physics. GSSI promotes interdisciplinary research and a multicultural academic environment, hosting doctoral students from across the globe in a small, research-intensive community with close mentorship from internationally renowned faculty. GSSI maintains strong partnerships with leading European and global research institutions and universities, and is committed to providing a world-class doctoral education in an inclusive and innovative scientific environment.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- An annual gross scholarship of €16,243
- Full tuition fee waiver
- An additional 50% increase in the monthly scholarship amount for periods of authorised research conducted abroad
- Free accommodation (or a financial substitute of €350 gross per month in case of particular organisational needs)
- Health and accident insurance
- Free daily luncheon vouchers
- €1,200 contribution toward the purchase of a laptop
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Open to candidates of all nationalities — there are no citizenship or age restrictions
- Must hold a “Laurea Magistrale”, “Laurea Specialistica”, or a four- or five-year degree from an Italian university; or a Master’s degree or equivalent foreign qualification comparable to an Italian Master’s degree
- Candidates who have not yet obtained their qualifying degree may apply but must obtain it before the start of the academic year (November 1, 2026)
- Must have knowledge of English — all PhD programmes are conducted entirely in English
- For Computer Science: candidates should have or be completing an MSc in Mathematics or Computer Science with a theoretical focus (e.g. logic, formal methods, or algorithms and complexity) and be comfortable with programming, especially implementing algorithmic ideas
- Must apply online through the official GSSI PhD application portal at www.gssi.it/phd/ by the relevant deadline, attaching all required documents
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Applications are reviewed by GSSI’s Selection Committee, which evaluates candidates on the basis of their academic qualifications, research experience, motivation, and fit with the chosen PhD programme. For the Mathematics programme, the selection process includes evaluation of the applicant’s research background and two separate application tracks — winter and summer rounds — for which candidates may submit two separate applications. For the Computer Science programme, theoretical fluency in areas such as logic, formal methods, algorithms, and programming proficiency are key criteria. International qualifications are formally assessed for equivalency to Italian Master’s degrees during the review process, and candidates may be asked to submit formal verification of their degree. GSSI places strong emphasis on research excellence, innovation, and internationalisation in its selection process.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
