Applications are currently being accepted for the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and International Studies 2026-27. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and International Studies
The PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and International Studies at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna offers an interdisciplinary and international doctoral programme for students interested in human rights, international relations, political theory, global governance, and related fields.This fully funded PhD programme provides advanced research training in a highly international academic environment and is designed for candidates aiming to pursue academic, policy, or international institutional careers.
Benefits of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and International Studies
- An interdisciplinary and international research environment
- Three-year doctoral scholarship of € 19.740 gross per year + a housing allowance of € 2.200 gross per year. The total amount corresponds to approximately € 1.600 net/month.
- 26 free meals per month at the School’s canteen
- 50% scholarship increase for research periods abroad
- Personal budget for research-related expenses (10% of the scholarship)
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and International Studies Requirements
Applicants with at least one the following qualifications may participate in the selection, without citizenship restrictions:
- Laurea Vecchio Ordinamento (Italian University degree obtained before 1999);
- Laurea magistrale, magistrale a ciclo unico or specialistica (Italian University second level degree);
- A non-italian MSc degree recognized as equivalent to the above-mentioned second level academic degrees for the sole purpose of participating in the Call for admission to the Ph.D. Programme.
Application Date and Process
Applicants must have the following document:
- Valid identity document
- Self-certification of the qualification obtained or to be obtained in Italy, including the list of examinations taken
- Certificate issued by the institution awarding the qualification obtained or to be obtained abroad, including the list of examinations taken
- Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
- Motivation letter
- Research project (written in English)
All mandatory documents must be submitted; failure to comply will result in exclusion from the call
Optional documents include:
- Copy of any other qualifications or publications that the candidate deems relevant to the programme.
- Academic letters of reference (maximum 3): Candidates are required to include the name, surname, and institutional e-mail address of the Professors they have requested to write the letters of reference. Professors will receive a link to directly upload the letters. The submission deadline for letters is three days after the application deadline.
- Copy of the MSc degree thesis or the thesis abstract. Candidates who have not obtained their qualification yet should attach a copy of the final draft of the thesis or its abstract.
Application Deadline
15 May, 2026
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