Food Sciences PhD Scholarships in Italy

Food sciences doctoral research covers quality, safety, processing, and nutrition from lab scale to supply-chain applications. You will find 19 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 19 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €1,450.

19 programmes · typical stipend 1450 €/month

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UniTrento

PhD Scholarships at Università degli Studi di Trento (University of Trento)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,700 €/month

The University of Trento offers PhD scholarships through its doctoral programs, emphasizing research in areas like agrifood and environmental sciences. These programs are designed to foster innovative research addressing global challenges in sustainability and food systems. With…
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UNIBO

PhD Scholarships at University of Bologna

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science, Food Sciences

1,700 €/month

The University of Bologna offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, these scholarships support research in various fields, including agriculture-related disciplines.…
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UNIPD

PhD Scholarships at University of Padua

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,700 €/month

The University of Padua, one of Italy's oldest and most prestigious institutions, offers a range of fully funded PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. These scholarships provide opportunities for foreign applicants…
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UNIPG

PhD Scholarships at University of Perugia

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,650 €/month

The University of Perugia offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, the university provides opportunities in fields related to agriculture, environmental…
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UniTO

PhD Scholarships at University of Turin

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry

1,650 €/month

The University of Turin offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, these programs provide opportunities for foreign applicants to pursue advanced…
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UNIUD

PhD Scholarships at University of Udine

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,650 €/month

The University of Udine offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. Located in the vibrant region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, the university emphasizes research in agricultural sciences,…
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FEM

PhD Scholarships in Agriculture at Fondazione Edmund Mach

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

1,650 €/month

The Fondazione Edmund Mach (FEM) in Italy offers prestigious PhD scholarships in agriculture, focusing on innovative research in agrifood and environmental sciences. These programs are designed for international students, providing opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects at…
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UNIPI

PhD Scholarships at University of Pisa

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

1,600 €/month

The University of Pisa offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. These fully funded positions provide opportunities for advanced research in fields such as agricultural sciences, food sciences,…
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UNINA

PhD Scholarships at University of Naples Federico II

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,470 €/month

The University of Naples Federico II offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, the university provides opportunities for foreign applicants to…
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UNISS

PhD Scholarships at University of Sassari

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,450 €/month

The University of Sassari, located in Sardinia, Italy, offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students. These scholarships support advanced research in fields like agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, and biotechnology, emphasizing sustainable…
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UNIFI

PhD Scholarships at University of Florence

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Sciences

1,400 €/month

The University of Florence offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. These programs emphasize research in agriculture-related fields, providing opportunities for foreign applicants to engage in cutting-edge studies.…
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UNIMI

PhD Scholarships at University of Milan

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,400 €/month

The University of Milan offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. These scholarships support advanced research in fields such as agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, and food sciences, emphasizing…
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UniTE

PhD Scholarships at University of Teramo (Università degli Studi di Teramo)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

1,400 €/month

The University of Teramo, located in central Italy, provides PhD opportunities through its doctoral school, emphasizing research in applied sciences relevant to regional and global challenges. With a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, the university supports PhD candidates…
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UNIBA

PhD Scholarships at Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (University of Bari Aldo Moro)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

1,360 €/month

The University of Bari Aldo Moro offers PhD scholarships through its doctoral programs, including those in agriculture and related fields. The university's Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (DiSSPA) coordinates the PhD in 'Biodiversity, Agriculture and…
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UNIPD

Università degli Studi di Padova (University of Padua)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding

1,350 €/month

The University of Padua offers structured PhD training across multiple disciplinary areas with emphasis on research autonomy. PhD candidates join departmental research groups and participate in seminars, collaborative projects and international mobility schemes. The DAFNAE department maintain…
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UNIMORE

PhD Scholarships at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Data Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Food Sciences

1,300 €/month

The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) offers fully-funded PhD positions across its departments, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. International students are welcome to apply for programs in Engineering, Economics, Humanities, and Life Sciences.…
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CREA

PhD Scholarships in Agriculture at CREA, Italy

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

1,300 €/month

The Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) in Italy offers exciting PhD scholarships in agriculture, focusing on innovative research in sustainable farming, plant sciences, and food technologies. As Italy's leading public research body in the agri-food…
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UCSC

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Plant Breeding

1,300 €/month

The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore maintains a Graduate School offering doctoral training across multiple disciplines. Its Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences supports research lines in sustainable production systems, food quality assessment and environmental manage…
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UNIPA

PhD Scholarships at University of Palermo (Università degli Studi di Palermo)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding

1,200 €/month

The University of Palermo (UNIPA) offers PhD scholarships across a wide range of disciplines, including agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. With a strong focus on internationalization, UNIPA welcomes applications from foreign students and provides dedicated support for…
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Research in Food Sciences (Italy)

Food sciences doctoral research covers quality, safety, processing, and nutrition from lab scale to supply-chain applications.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 19 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 19 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €1,200 to €1,700.

Candidate requirements

Admission criteria are set by each institute and typically include a relevant master's degree (or equivalent), research fit with the advertised project, and English proficiency where required. Visa, residency and prior-degree recognition rules depend on Italy — confirm the official programme page before applying.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of Food Sciences PhD research is funded in Italy?

Programmes listed here are institute-level doctoral scholarships tagged with Food Sciences. Research themes range from applied experiments to data-driven and translational projects depending on the host institute.

How much do Food Sciences PhD scholarships pay in Italy?

Among the 19 programmes on this page, 19 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €1,450/month; individual offers may be higher or lower.

Who can apply to these programmes?

Each institute defines its own degree background, language and residency requirements. Open the programme listing for application deadlines and the official admission criteria.

How do I find related PhD scholarship categories?

Use the related links below to explore the same field in other countries, sibling disciplines in Italy, or alternate funding filters such as fully funded and high-stipend tiers.