✨ Should I Apply for University of Tirana PhD Research Fellowship?
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Varies by faculty
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Varies (Stipends range from 40,000 to 60,000 ALL per month for research assistants)
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Deadline
September / October (Annually)
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Fields
Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Economy, Foreign Languages, History, Philology
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Awards/Year
Varies by department and available research grants
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Provider
University of Tirana (Universiteti i Tiranës) and the Ministry of Education and Sports, Albania
The University of Tirana PhD Fellowship program is designed to support the next generation of researchers in Albania. It provides funding for doctoral studies through internal grants, the national Excellence Fund, and research project integration. Selected candidates are often integrated into faculty departments, contributing to teaching or research while completing their dissertations.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to Albanian and international students who meet the academic criteria of the University of Tirana and have a high-quality research proposal approved by a supervisor.
🏛️ Host University
University of Tirana
🤝 Sponsor
University of Tirana and the Ministry of Education and Sports
🔬 Fields of Study
Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Economy, Foreign Languages, History, Philology
✨ Key Benefits
Covers full or partial tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend or salary for candidates who are integrated into specific research projects or serve as teaching assistants.
🎯 Target Students
High-achieving doctoral researchers
🏷 Tags
PhD
Research
Albania
Doctorate
Higher Education
Tirana
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes, for top-ranked candidates
Living Stipend
Varies based on research project or teaching assistantship
Total Award
Varies (Stipends range from
✈️ Travel: Available through associated Erasmus+ mobility or research project funds
🏠 Accommodation: Check official website (Generally not included for domestic students)
💊 Health Insurance: Provided for candidates employed as research staff
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: Varies (Approx. 2,500 - 5,000 ALL for administration)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes, for top-ranked candidates
🏠 Living Stipend
Varies based on research project or teaching assistantship
🏡 Accommodation
Check official website (Generally not included for domestic students)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Available through associated Erasmus+ mobility or research project funds
💊 Health Insurance
Provided for candidates employed as research staff
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to specialized laboratories, university libraries, and potential participation in international exchange programs
📋 Renewal Conditions
Subject to annual performance review, successful defense of research milestones, and publication of scientific papers.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must hold a Master of Science or equivalent degree with high academic honors.
🎓 Academic Level
PhD / Doctorate
📊 Minimum GPA
8.0 / 10.0 (Albanian equivalent)
🗣️ English Requirement
C1 level or higher (as per Albanian law for doctoral candidates)
🎂 Age Limit
None (though preference is often given to early-career researchers)
💼 Work Experience
Preferred in research or academic settings
🏆 Leadership
Not required but considered for research leadership roles
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary selection criterion
🎯 Target Students
High-achieving doctoral researchers
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Detailed Research Proposal)
Rec Letters
Yes (Typically 2-3 from academic professors)
Application Fee
Varies (Approx. 2,500 - 5,000 ALL for administration)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Typically 2-3 from academic professors) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- C1 level or higher (as per Albanian law for doctoral candidates)
- Interview: Yes
- Min GPA: 8.0 / 10.0 (Albanian equivalent)
📋 Application Process
It is critical to contact a potential supervisor at the University of Tirana before applying to ensure your research topic aligns with the faculty's priorities.
💡 Insider Tip: International applicants must have their previous degrees recognized/equated by the Ministry of Education, Sport, and Youth (MAS) in Albania.