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