PhD Scholarships in Texts, Traditions and Book Cultures – Italian & Romance Studies

About the role

The Scuola Superiore Meridionale offers five fully funded PhD scholarships in the field of Texts, Traditions and Book Cultures, focusing on Italian and Romance Studies. The four‑year doctoral programme starts on 2 November 2026 and provides a stipend, research funding and the possibility of up to 12 months of abroad study.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct original research on Italian and Romance literary, textual and book‑culture topics.
• Participate in seminars, workshops and conferences organized by the department.
• Prepare and submit scholarly articles and a doctoral dissertation.
• Collaborate with international partners during approved stays abroad.
• Contribute to teaching activities and academic events as required.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Italian Studies, Romance Studies, Literature, History of the Book or a closely related discipline.
• Strong academic record with evidence of research potential.
• Proficiency in at least one Romance language besides Italian.
• Motivation to pursue an interdisciplinary doctoral project.

Required skills

What we offer

• Annual stipend of €19,000 (or £16,526.12) paid monthly.
• Additional 50 % increase in the stipend for approved stays abroad up to 12 months.
• Full research funding each year of the programme.
• No tuition fees or enrolment contributions.
• Full‑time position with access to the university’s resources and libraries.