We are happy to announce that the application for the PhD in Economics at the Tuscan Universities (Siena in partnership with the Universities of Florence and Pisa) is now open!

 
Deadline: June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CEST)


  Program website: https://phdeconomics.unisi.it


  Call and application portal: https://www.unisi.it/ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca-42-ciclo

 
We welcome applicants from all fields of economics, including economic history.


 Each candidate is free to submit a research proposal (max 8 pages) on any topic in economics. Supervisors are chosen during the first year, giving candidates the freedom to shape their own research path.

 
Required documents:

 
CV (signed)


 Research proposal (max 8 pages in English)


 Abstract of the Master's thesis (max 2 pages)


 Up to 2 reference letters (uploaded by referees by June 15)


 Proof of English language proficiency (optional)


 We do not train research assistants — we train independent researchers. Join us in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and supportive environment in one of the most beautiful academic settings in Europe.

 
For any questions, contact us at: phd-economics@unisi.it