EUI doctoral programmes
EUI doctoral programmes support Finnish doctoral candidates with dissertation research funding at the European University Institute in Florence, advancing doctoral work in an international setting.
Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (EUI call opens) | January 15, 2027 (EUI application deadline) | Spring after EUI selection (Invitation-only RCF funding call)
Funding Amounts: €2,200/month (€2,600 with underage children); research-cost grant maximum €32,000 (€39,000 with underage children to support); four-year doctoral programmes
Summary: Grants support Finnish doctoral candidates undertaking dissertation research at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.
Key Information: EUI admission precedes the separate, invitation-only Research Council of Finland funding application.
Description
The European University Institute (EUI) runs four-year doctoral programmes in Florence, Italy, in History and Civilization, Economics, Law, and Political and Social Sciences. The Research Council of Finland (RCF) supports Finnish doctoral candidates undertaking dissertation work at the institute through monthly grants and support for other research costs.
The EUI particularly supports international and comparative studies, although research need not focus exclusively on European history or society. Its programmes provide an international, multidisciplinary setting, with work conducted predominantly in English. Successful applicants are expected to work on their doctoral dissertations during the programme. Approximately 130 doctoral candidates are admitted each year, and the aim for Finnish universities is to secure places for two to three candidates.
