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.
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.
To access the PhD programme, candidates must hold one of the following degrees:
- "Lauree magistrali" (LM) awarded in Italy
- LMG/01 Law
- LM-1 Cultural anthropology and ethnology
- LM-14 Modern philology
- LM-15 Ancient philology, literatures and history
- LM-43 Information technology methods for the humanities
- LM-52 International relations
- LM-62 Political science
- LM-63 Public administration
- LM-64 Religion
- LM-78 Philosophy
- LM-81 Development co-operation
- LM-84 History
- LM-85bis Primary teacher education
- LM-87 Social services and policies
- LM-90 European studies
- "Lauree specialistiche" (LS) awarded in Italy
- 1/S Cultural anthropology and ethnology
- 15/S Ancient philology and literatures
- 16/S Modern philology
- 40/S Italian language and culture
- 17/S Philosophy and history of science
- 18/S Theoretical, moral political and aesthetic philosophy
- 22/S Law
- 49/S Empirical research methods for social sciences
- 57/S Planning and management of social servicecs
- 70/S Political science
- 71/S Public sector administration
- 72/S Religion studies
- 88/S Cooperation and development studies
- 94/S Contemporary history
- 96/S History of philosophy
- 97/S Medieval history
- 98/S Modern history
- 99/S European studies
- 102/S Theory and techniques of legal texts
- "Lauree vecchio ordinamento" (awarded in Italy before the University system reform)
- Conservation of Cultural Heritage
- Disciplines of Arts, Music, and Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Law
- Literature
- Literary Subjects
- Administrative Sciences
- Cultural Sciences
- Primary Education Sciences
- Sciences and Techniques of Interculturality
- International and Diplomatic Sciences
- Political Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- History
- History and Conservation of Architectural and Environmental Heritage
- History and Conservation of Cultural Heritage
- Comparative Studies
- 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: 09/07/2024 at 9:00 am
- Enrolment for successful candidates:30/09/2024 at 1:00 pm
PNRR Call
- Application for the competition: 22/07/2024 at 1:00 pm
- Competition: 08/08/2024 at 9.30 am
- Enrolment for successful candidates: 13/09/2024 at 1:00 pm
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
- Alessandra Cislaghi - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Bruno Figliuolo - Tenured professor - University of Udine
- Patrick Karlsen - Researcher - University of Trieste
- Luca Taddio - Tenured professor - University of Udine
- Federico Donelli - Researcher - University of Trieste
Substitutes:
- Mattia Zulianello - Researcher - University of Trieste
- Tommaso Piffer - Tenured professor - University of Udine
- Paolo Bussotti - Tenured professor - University of Udine
- Giuseppe Ieraci - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Examination committe - PNRR call
- Giovanni Grandi - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Federico Battera - Tenured professor - University of Trieste
- Federico Donelli - 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
The summary of the procedures described on this website does not replace the general announcement and the specific attachment for the PhD competition, and that must be read and fully understood in every part. Entering the competition implies full acceptance of the announcements.
Forms for Competition Application