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 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) "Pegaso 2024" scholarships - deadline 5 August 2024, 12 noon (Italian time)Call and information for "inPA" (reserved for suitable candidates) - deadline 20 November 2024 Call and information Programmes Ph.D programmes | headquarter at the University of FlorencePh.D programmes of national interestPh.D programmes in consortium or agreement Requirements, admissions and procedure information Methods of access | Admission to the courses, requirements | Fees | Final exami… Simultaneous enrolment in two higher education programmes Academic recognition of foreign Ph.D. degrees International students Entry and residence permit Stay in Italy and practical information PhD Programmes and Internationalisation Soft skills See the course program Regulations Regulation for the accreditation, establishment, and operation of Doctoral Research Programmes- from 38 cycle, in ItalianRegulation for the accreditation, establishment, and operation of Doctoral Research Programmes - up to 37 cycle, in ItalianRules for the deposit of the Doctorate thesis Normattiva - DM 226/2021 Complete Regulation (Italian website) Regolamento Dottorato (DR 575/2022) Regolamento Dottorato di ricerca valido fino al ciclo XXXVII Previous Cycles Cycle 39 Cycle 38 Cycle 37 Cycle 36