European University Institute (EUI)

PhDs in Economics, History, Law and Political and Social Sciences – up to 130 Scholarships available

2025-01-31 (Europe/Rome)
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The European University Institute (EUI) offers four-year fully-funded PhD programmes in Economics, HistoryLaw and Political and Social Sciences. Up to 130 scholarships are available for entry in September 2025, covering tuition and providing a monthly grant. 

Our well-structured PhD programmes include closely supervised dissertation work, courses on methods and theory, topical workshops, as well as academic and professional development training.

Over 87% of EUI researchers successfully defend their thesis. 

Why choose the EUI?

Critical thinking and multidisciplinary approaches 

EUI offers a unique environment where multidisciplinary collaboration is central. Our PhD programmes empower researchers to address pressing social challenges by combining diverse perspectives and expertise.    

Social impact beyond academia 

At the EUI, your research extends far beyond academic circles. We prepare scholars to engage with the world, engaging politics and society. Research at EUI is relevant, outward-looking, and designed to shape sustainable futures. 

A community of peers and support 

With top-tier faculty, structured supervision, and an inspiring environment, the EUI is dedicated to your success. You’ll collaborate with practitioners, access unparalleled resources, and enjoy continuous training, allowing you to thrive in your PhD journey.   

Intellectual freedom and academic integrity

The EUI upholds high standards of academic freedom and ethical research. Here, scholars explore and defend their work confidently, contributing responsibly to European and global debates.

Research opportunities across Europe and beyond 

Rooted in Europe, the EUI's vision is global. Whether exploring European history, international law, or global political issues, the institute provides opportunities to make European impact.    

Access to an international network

Our alumni hold posts in academia (66%), international organisations (8%), the private sector (5%), other research institutions (4%), European Union (3%), law firms (3%), central banks (3%), national administration/government (2%), museums/archives/libraries (1.5%)*.

*Alumni Surveys

Application deadline: 31 January 2025

To find out more and to apply online before the 31 January deadline, please visit: www.eui.eu/phd

About the EUI

The European University Institute is an international postgraduate teaching and research institute. It offers advanced academic training for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and fosters research in fields that are of particular interest for the development of Europe. The Institute is composed of four departments—Economics, History, Law, and Political and Social Sciences—; the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies; the Max Weber Programme for Postdoctoral Studies; the School of Transnational Governance; and the Historical Archives of the European Union. 

Grants and tuition fees for PhD candidates are covered by the national grant-awarding authorities of our contracting states.

For more information, please contact applyres@eui.eu.

Qualification type: PhD
Location: Florence, Italy
Funding for: EU students, international students
Funding amount: Not specified
Hours: Full-time
Placed on: 1 November 2024
Closes on: 31 January 2025

Job details

Title
PhDs in Economics, History, Law and Political and Social Sciences – up to 130 Scholarships available
Location
Via dei Roccettini 9 Florence, Italy
Published
2024-11-01
Application deadline
2025-01-31 14:00 (Europe/Rome)
2025-01-31 14:00 (CET)
Job type
PhD
Field
Politics, , Accounting, , Behavioural Economics, , Business Administration, , Business Economics, and 131 more Business Ethics, Computational Economics, Consumer Economics, Controlling, Corporate Finance, Development Economics, Econometrics, Economic Geography, Economic History, Economic Psychology, Economic Sociology, Energy Economics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Economics, Finance, Financial Economics, Food Economics, Game Theory, Health Economics, Human Development Theory, Human Resource Management, Industrial Economics, Information Systems, International and Comparative Labour, International Economics, Labour Economics, Logistics, Macroeconomics, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Mathematical Economics, Microeconomics, Organizational Economics, Production development, Project Management, Public Economics, Real Estate Economics, Resource Economics, Risk Management, Socioeconomics, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Tourism Economics, Transport Economics, Welfare Economics, Comparative Democratization, Comparative Politics, Conflict Processes, Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Foreign Policy, Foundations of Political Theory, Health Politics and Policy, Human rights, Information Technology and Politics, International History and Politics, International Relations, International Security and Arms Control, Legislative Studies, National Politics, Political Communication, Political Economy, Political Methodology, Political Networks, Political Organizations and Parties, Political Psychology, Political Science Education, Political Theory, Politics and History, Politics, Literature and Film, Public Administration, Public Policy, Race, Ethnicity and Politics, Representation and Electoral Systems, Science, Technology and Environmental Politics, State Politics and Policy, Urban Politics, Women and Politics Research, Child and Youth Studies, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Developing Country Research, Disability Research, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Media and Communication Studies, Social Research, Social Stratification, Social Theory, Social Work, Sociobiology, Sociocybernetics, Sociology, Sport Science, Tourism, Urban Studies, Ancient History, Musicology, Museology, Cultural History, History of Art, History of Geography, History of History, History of Mathematics, History of Philosophy, History of Religion, History of Science, Modern History, Public Law, Media Law, Civil Law, Jurisprudence, Commercial Law, Administrative Law, Procedural Law, Legal History, International Law, Gender and Law, Financial Law, Constitutional Law, Labour Law, Environmental Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Digital Law, European Law, Nordic Law, Property Law, Contract Law, Tax Law
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EUI is a unique international centre for doctorate and post-doctorate studies and research, situated in the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence.

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