Access to PhD programmes is granted through a competitive examination
The selection tests include an assessment of qualifications, a research project and an oral interview. The entire process is managed to ensure transparency and impartiality.
Degree qualification
The following individuals are eligible to enrol in the PhD programme:
- Holders of a master's degree, specialist degree or "Lauree vecchio ordinamento" (awarded in Italy before the D.M. 509/99 reform of the University system).
- Holders of a suitable foreign academic qualification. The qualification must grant access to a PhD programme according to the education system of the country where it was obtained.
Required Ministry Class
Deadlines for obtaining the entry qualification
- By 31 October 2024 for those enrolled in General Call
- By 31 October 2024 for those enrolled in PNRR Call
General Call
- Application for the competition: 13/06/2024 at 1:00 pm
- Competition: 15/07/2024 at 9:30 am
- Enrolment for successful candidates: 14/08/2024 at 1:00 pm
PNRR Call
- Application for the competition: 22/07/2024 at 1:00 pm
- Competition: 19/08/2024 at 10:00 am
- Enrolment for successful candidates: 12/09/2024 at 1:00 pm
Competition procedures
The selection process includes an initial evaluation of qualifications such as the curriculum vitae, university exams taken, etc. Some qualifications are mandatory, while others are optional, and together they contribute to the overall score. Candidates who achieve the minimum score for eligibility pass this first stage and are admitted to the interview.
The interview is conducted in person, with the possibility of attending remotely. It includes an assessment of English language proficiency, which will be evaluated by the selection committee. If there are positions or scholarships related to specific research topics, the committee will assess the candidate's competence in relation to these topics.
At the end of the process, achieving the minimum required score allows the candidate to be included in the list of eligible candidates. The results of the tests and the ranking will be published on the Rankings and Enrolment page.
Note: A pre-competition evaluation is always required to assess the equivalency of foreign qualifications with the Italian qualifications required for participation in the competition.
- Examination committe - General call
- Chiara Calligaris - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Vanessa Cardin - Senior researcher - National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS)
- Riccardo Farneti - Research scientist - Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
- Gianni Pedrizzetti - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Fabio Romanelli - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Daniele Zuddas - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Examination committe - PNRR call
- Carla Braitenberg - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Fabio Romanelli - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Civiero Chiara - Researcher - University of Trieste
Online procedure to apply to competion
- Log in to the Online Student Service (Esse3) using your SPID (Public ID system). No SPID? Register as usual.
- Follow the guided procedure and, when prompted, upload:
- Your CV and ID document in a single file
- The forms available at the bottom of this page
- Certificates and/or self-certifications specified in the call for applications
