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PhD Programmes

The Dottorato di Ricerca (Research Doctorate-Ph.D.) constitutes the third cycle of education provided by the Italian academic system and it is functional to the acquisition of the skills which are necessary to undertake highly qualified research activities in universities, public and private institutions.

The duration of the course is normally 36 months. The call for access to the course is published every year at the beginning of the summer. The title of Dottore di Ricerca (Ph.D.) is awarded after the defence, or discussion, of the final thesis.

Call for applications | Scholarship and Programmes

Dottorato

Call for applications

PhD 40th cycle  - deadline for applications 13 June 2024 at 12 noon (Italian time)

Call and information for 41 PhD scholarships on PNRR funds - deadline 12 July 2024, 12, noon (Italian time)

Call and information for “Life course research” scholarships  – deadline 19 July 2024, 12 noon (Italian time)

Call and information for "Pegaso 2024" scholarships -  deadline 5 August 2024,  12 noon (Italian time)

 

Call and information
Dottorato

Programmes

Methods of access | Admission to the courses, requirements

Methods of access

International students

Academic recognition of foreign doctoral degrees

Law 15 of 2022 amended the text of Article 38 of Legislative Decree 165 of 2001, introducing into Italian law the possibility of recognizing - for academic purposes - foreign PhD degrees directly by universities

Info

Regulations

  • Regulation for the accreditation, establishment, and operation of Doctoral Research Programmes (pdf) - from 38 cycle, in Italian
  • Regulation for the accreditation, establishment, and operation of Doctoral Research Programmes (pdf) - up to 37 cycle, in Italian
  • Rules for the deposit of the Doctorate thesis (pdf)
  • Complete Regulation (Italian website)

 

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