Scholarship increase for stays abroad

Phd scholarship recipients that go abroad for study or research purposes can apply for a 50% increase of the scholarship for a period not exceeding 12 months (18 months for phd students of 35th, 36th and 37th cycle).

How to apply for a scholarship increase

1. Seek the doctoral course coordinator's authorization
2. Complete and sign the PhD abroad scholarship increase application form and submit it with the coordinator's authorization to the PhD Programme Office in one of the following ways:
   • Online via InformaStudenti > Postgraduate > Doctoral research (PhD)
   • in person, by appointment, to the Phd Desk at the Student Registrar’s, via S. Sofia 9/1

Payment

Attendance certificates must be sent to Salary, Benefits and Independent Contractor Division - Training and Research Contracts Office by the 3th day of the month with InformaStudenti > Postgraduate > Doctoral scholarships payment, for the scholarship increase to be paid.

Refund of travel, board and lodging expenses

In addition to the PhD abroad scholarship increase, PhD students can claim travel, board and lodging expenses as well as congress registration fees, by contacting the Administration Office of the PhD programme Department.

The refund is only granted if funds are available and in accordance with the provisions of the Travel and Expense Refund Regulations.