Phd programs
On-Campus
The PhD in Economics of the Tuscan Universities (joint programme of the Universities of Florence, Pisa and Siena) is a three-year study and research programme for students aiming to pursue a career as economists in academia, public institutions, international organizations, or the private sector.
Established in the 1980s, the programme has a long and well-established tradition. It is characterized by a lively doctoral community that is well integrated into the academic community of the participating departments, an openness to a plurality of perspectives within economics, attention to the historical dimension of the economy and economic analysis, and dialogue with other disciplines.
The programme offers:
- 4 + 4 fully funded PhD positions
- Additional funding for research periods abroad
- Access to dedicated spaces and facilities at the Department of Economics and Statistics of the University of Siena
- First year of advanced courses (at the University of Siena)
Important Dates:
First call (4 positions/scholarships):
• Application deadline: June 29, 2026, at 2 pm
• Online interviews: July 21, 2026, from 10am
• Results announced: by the end of July
Second call (4 positions/scholarships funded by Regione Toscana):
• Application deadline: July 24, 2026, at 2 pm
• Online interviews: September 2, 2026, from 10am
• Results announced: by the first half of September
Programme starts on November 1, 2026
More information about the programme: https://phdeconomics.unisi.it/
The call for application: https://www.unisi.it/ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca-42-ciclo
