University of Trento Post-Doc Fellowship Scholars at Risk ; Italy

Position: University of Trento Post-Doc Fellowship for Scholars at Risk 2026 (Italy)
Introduction
Are you an established researcher with a PhD whose academic freedom or personal safety is currently under threat? Do you want to advance your research at a top-tier European university while receiving a substantial salary and independent research funding? The University of Trento, with funding from the CARITRO Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Senior Post-Doctoral Assignment under the “Scientific Solidarity for Scholars at Risk” project.

This 12-month research contract in Italy (renewable for an additional 12 months) is exclusively open to scholars holding a PhD who possess refugee status, temporary protection, or official certification as a Scholar  selected candidate will receive a gross annual salary of €50,000 and an additional €1,000 for research expenses, with the flexibility to choose a host department from 14 participating academic structures spanning the sciences, humanities, law, and engineering.

If you are ready to resume your academic career in a secure and highly resourced environment, read on to review the specific departmental requirements, eligibility criteria, and the step-by-step application process before the October deadline.

Quick Overview

Provider:
University of Trento & CARITRO Foundation

Country /

Location:

Trento & Rovereto, Italy

Program Type:
Post-Doc Assignment (Senior Fellowship)

Study Level: Post-Doctoral (PhD or Medical Specialization required)

Funding: €50,000/year Salary + €1,000 Research Budget

Number of Awards: 1

Open To:
Scholars at Risk (Refugees, Asylum Seekers, SAR/NUIEC certified)

Deadline: 5 October 2026

Important Dates

Final date to receive applications: 5 October 2026 (12:00 PM Italian Time)

Interview / Assessment:
Notified at least 5 days prior

Program Start:
Late 2026 / Early 2027

Duration: 12 months (Renewable for 12 months)

Financial Benefits
If you are selected for this Senior Post-Doc Assignment, you will establish a fixed-term employment relationship with the University of Trento. The compensation package includes:

Salary:  A highly competitive gross remuneration of €50,000.00 per year.

Research Budget:  An annual budget of €1,000.00 to purchase consumables or equipment necessary for your proposed research.

Health Insurance:  Entitlement to register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN) free of charge, or reimbursement for private health insurance if required by immigration procedures.

Travel Assistance:  Return travel expenses to your country of origin may be covered at the end of the contract if required by immigration procedures.

Note:

Unlike the Junior Fellowship, accommodation expenses for the Post-Doctoral fellow and accompanying family members are  not  covered by the University.

Participating Academic Departments
You must choose  only one  of the following 14 academic structures to host your research. Your research proposal must strictly align with the specific disciplines and focuses outlined by that department in the official call:

Department of Industrial Engineering (DII)

Department of Economics and Management (DEM)

Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI)

Department of Humanities (DLF)

Department of Mathematics (DM)

Department of Sociology and Social Research (DSRS)

Faculty of Law

Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC)

Department of Physics (DF)

School of International Studies (SIS)

Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering (DICAM)

Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science (DIPSCO)

Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO)

Center Agriculture Food Environment (C3A)

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Senior Post-Doc Assignment, you must meet all of the following requirements by the Final date to receive applications:

Academic Requirements

Hold a PhD degree (Dottore di ricerca) or a Medical Specialization obtained in Italy, or an equivalent degree obtained abroad.

Possess a scientific background and CV suitable for carrying out research activities in your chosen subject area.

Risk Status (Must meet at least ONE)

Hold refugee status in Italy, an EU state, or a Geneva Convention signatory state.

Hold subsidiary protection in Italy or an EU member…