National PhD in Artificial Intelligence - AI for Society

Are you interested in researching the future of human-centered Artificial Intelligence and its impact on society?

Applications are now open for the multidisciplinary Italian National PhD Program in Artificial Intelligence - AI for Society.

- All info here: https://phd-ai-society.di.unipi.it/applications/

- Deadline: 10 August 2026, 13:00 CEST

- Program start: 1 November 2026

- Duration: 3 years

Program highlights

- 36 fully funded, full-time PhD positions

- Net monthly scholarship of approximately EUR 1,200

- Research budget of approximately EUR 11,000 over three years

- Advanced multidisciplinary training in fundamental and applied AI research

- Research topics at the intersection of AI, computer science, statistics, health, ethics, law, economics, physics, and human-centered technologies

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold, or obtain by 31 October 2026, a Master's degree or equivalent qualification. Selection will be based on:

- Academic curriculum

- Research project (wrt available scholarship topics)

- Interview

We look forward to receiving applications from motivated national and international candidates eager to contribute to responsible and socially aware AI research. Call for Applications: National PhD in Artificial Intelligence - AI for Society

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