PhD Scholarships in Law and Organizational Studies for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion

Scuola Superiore Meridionale

Scuola Superiore Meridionale - Doctoral Programs – 42th cycle – Academic year 2026/2027

- Qualification Type: PhD
- Location: Naples - Italy
- Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
- Funding amount: €19,000 or £16,526.12 (converted salary*) plus a 50% increase in the stipend for stays abroad of up to 12 months
- Hours: Tempo pieno
- Placed On: 9th July 2026
- Closes: 27th August 2026
- Application Deadline: 27 August 2026 at 14:00 CET
- Reference Letter Deadline: 31 August 2026 at 17:00 CET
- Enrollment Deadline: 31 October 2026

The Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM)



hereby announces a call for applications for PhD scholarships for the academic year 2026-2027 in the Doctoral Programs in Law and Organizational Studies for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion. The program will award 5 scholarships for a duration of four-years. Courses will begin on November 2, 2026. No fees or contributions are required to enroll; scholarships will be disbursed monthly and additional research funding made available each year. Candidates intending to apply for more than one PhD program can do so by submitting multiple applications – a separate one for each program they intend to apply. Accepted candidates will be required to enroll by 31 October 2026. The SSM is not responsible for any online application not properly completed by candidates. Only the full Italian-language call for applications is binding in case of controversies.

📌 Funded PhD: Law & Organizational Studies for Diversity (Napoli)
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