Plant Breeding PhD Scholarships in Italy

Plant breeding doctoral research spans genetics, genomics, and field phenotyping to develop resilient crops and sustainable production systems. You will find 11 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 11 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €1,360.

11 programmes · typical stipend 1360 €/month

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SSSA

Scuola Universitaria Superiore Sant'Anna (Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

1,700 €/month

The Scuola Universitaria Superiore Sant'Anna, known in English as the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, offers PhD programs that attract international talent through competitive scholarships. Located in Pisa, Italy, the institution emphasizes interdisciplinary research in fields like…
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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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IPSP

PhD Scholarships in Agriculture at the Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection (ISPP)

Agri economics & rural systems

Italy

Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

1,500 €/month

The Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection (ISPP), part of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), offers exciting PhD opportunities in agriculture focused on sustainable plant protection. As a leading research institution, ISPP emphasizes innovative approaches to pest…
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SSSA

PhD Scholarships at Scuola Universitaria Superiore Sant'Anna (Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies)

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

1,450 €/month

The Scuola Universitaria Superiore Sant'Anna, located in Pisa, Italy, offers PhD scholarships through its rigorous programs designed for high-achieving researchers. Focused on interdisciplinary excellence, the institution provides opportunities in fields like agrobiosciences, where students e…
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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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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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UNIPD

Università degli Studi di Padova

Plants & crops

Italy

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

1,300 €/month

The University of Padua runs structured PhD programmes through its Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment. International candidates apply to tracks in crop and soil sciences, plant biotechnology and sustainable agro-ecosystems. Each cohort includes…
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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 Plant Breeding (Italy)

Plant breeding doctoral research spans genetics, genomics, and field phenotyping to develop resilient crops and sustainable production systems.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 11 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 11 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 Plant Breeding PhD research is funded in Italy?

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

How much do Plant Breeding PhD scholarships pay in Italy?

Among the 11 programmes on this page, 11 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €1,360/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.