Call 2020 for PhD positions in the PhD Programme in Agrifood and Environmental Sciences, 36th cycle

This call establishes the procedure for the admission to the 36th cycle (Academic Year 2020/2021) of the PhD Programme in Agrifood and Environmental Sciences at the University of Trento (Italy), jointly run with the Fondazione Edmund Mach (Italy).
Positions: no. 20
Scholarships: no. 17

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits

  • Employment contract with full social security: yes
  • Total amount per fellowship per year: 16290
  • Currency: Euro
  • Covers salary: yes
  • Covers travel and subsistence: no
  • Covers research costs: no
  • Covers other costs: There will also be the increase of the scholarship of 50% for research periods abroad (maximum 18 months); support for research expenses for a minimum of € 3258 in the three years.
  • Maximum duration of fellowship: 36

Eligibility criteria

Applications for PhD positions are accepted from applicants, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who hold an Italian “Laurea Magistrale”, according to the DM no. 270 of 22.10.2004 and subsequent amendments, or an equivalent Italian academic degree or an equivalent foreign academic degree (Master’s degree), recognized as equivalent by the Admissions Committee. Applications are also accepted from students expecting to obtain the necessary degree by October 31, 2020.

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:

  • OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

  • AFRICA
  • EUROPE
  • OCEANIA
  • NORTH AMERICA
  • SOUTH AMERICA
  • ASIA

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

  • AFRICA
  • EUROPE
  • OCEANIA
  • NORTH AMERICA
  • SOUTH AMERICA
  • ASIA

Selection process

The selection process for admission to the PhD Programme consists of:
– an evaluation of titles assessing the qualifications of the candidate according to Art. 3 of the call;
– an oral examination in Italian or English.
The Admissions Committee can assign each candidate a total score of 100 as follows:
– 90 points for the assessment of qualification;
– 110 points for the oral examination.
Candidates obtaining a minimum score of 65/90 for the assessment of qualifications will be admitted to the oral examination, which is passed with a minimum of 80/110. Applicants who have passed the interview and obtained an overall score of 165/200 will be short-listed. The application must be completed and submitted by 4.00 PM Italian time of August 20, 2020.

Web site for additional job details

Check Also

A Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Sets New Medical Milestones

A promising cancer treatment is set to change the face of traditional therapies. Imagine a …