The PhD programme has an innovative structure, which includes various types of training activities.

The PhD program in earth sciences, fluid dynamics, and mathematics aims to provide advanced training in these three fields. It combines theoretical and practical approaches, with opportunities for international collaboration and research placements abroad. In earth sciences, the program covers advanced methods to study the composition, structure, and evolution of the Earth, integrating geophysical data analysis, modeling, and laboratory techniques in geochemistry, geology, petrophysics, and mineralogy. In fluid dynamics, the focus is on fluid motion, transport properties, and their interaction with solid elements, as well as large-scale thermodynamics. The study of mathematical models, both from the theoretical and the computational point of view, is a relevant part of the program as well. 

The program prepares students for careers in research, teaching, and high-tech industries. The final dissertation must be original, represent the state of the art, and include material for publication in international journals. Students gain experience in both theoretical and applied problems, becoming proficient in advanced tools for analyzing complex physical systems, valuable for future roles in research centers or tech companies. 

Students must complete a course program, including core courses and research-oriented courses. The ICTP program. Regular seminars and courses by recognized experts further enrich their training.