Introduction

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Are you an established researcher with a PhD whose academic freedom or personal safety is currently under threat? Do you want to advance your research at a top-tier European university while receiving a substantial salary and independent research funding? The University of Trento, with funding from the CARITRO Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Senior Post-Doctoral Assignment under the “Scientific Solidarity for Scholars at Risk” project.

This 12-month research contract in Italy (renewable for an additional 12 months) is exclusively open to scholars holding a PhD who possess refugee status, temporary protection, or official certification as a Scholar at Risk. The selected candidate will receive a gross annual salary of €50,000 and an additional €1,000 for research expenses, with the flexibility to choose a host department from 14 participating academic structures spanning the sciences, humanities, law,



and engineering.

If you are ready to resume your academic career in a secure and highly resourced environment, read on to review the specific departmental requirements, eligibility criteria, and the step-by-step application process before the October deadline.

Quick Overview

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- Provider: University of Trento & CARITRO Foundation
- Country / Location: Trento & Rovereto, Italy
- Program Type: Post-Doc Assignment (Senior Fellowship)
- Study Level: Post-Doctoral (PhD or Medical Specialization required)
- Funding: €50,000/year Salary + €1,000 Research Budget
- Number of Awards: 1
- Open To: Scholars at Risk (Refugees, Asylum Seekers, SAR/NUIEC certified)
- Deadline: 5 October 2026

Important Dates

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- Application Deadline: 5 October 2026 (12:00 PM Italian Time)
- Interview / Assessment: Notified at least 5 days prior
- Program Start: Late 2026 / Early 2027
- Duration: 12 months (Rene

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