5 FULLY FUNDED PhD studentships Scuola Normale Superiore (Florence, Italy): The PhD courses in "Political Science and Sociology" and "Transnational Governance" of the Scuola Normale Superiore are methodologically pluralist and multidisciplinary. Taught in English and truly international in student composition and faculty experience, they combine structured teaching with close, supportive supervision. The duration of the programmes and their grant is four years. In the best European tradition, the programmes bring together theoretical and empirical research, with attention to historical, institutional, and cultural specificities. Scuola Normale Superiore Scholarships are available for applicants from any country and for any PhD programme offered within the Faculty. We actively encourage applications from all part of the world. Despite its young age, the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences has already established an international reputation for academic excellence and world-class research. Besides the structured courses on methodological and substantive issues, the faculty offers a stimulating environment, with international conferences, specialist workshops, summer schools and guest lectures. More info here:https://www.sns.it/en/phd-admission-competition