Corso di Dottorato in Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente - PhD Course in Life and Environmental Sciences

Objectives

Three areas of specialization are offered:

Marine Biology and Ecology

To train professionals in basic and applied marine research. The training focuses on the development of theoretical knowledge and applied interdisciplinary skills for marine research planning and execution, as well as for environmental management. Students will be trained for positions in academia, government or industry that leverage their skills in biology and ecology of the marine environment and their practice technical knowledge of field and laboratory updated methods in marine ecology, statistical analysis and modeling for the understanding and protection of the global marine environment

Biomolecular Sciences

To train experts on molecular biology, cellular biology and biotechnology, able to conduct interdisciplinary researches in Academia and in strategic sectors of public and private industry. The training focuses on the development of research skills based on integrated approaches (including bioinformatics) and practice with state-of-the-art instrumentation and in-house core facilities. The understanding of biological phenomena along with the acquired technical skills will prepare students to work also in the bioanalytical and nutrition fields.

Civil and Environmental Protection

To train a new generation of scientists and practitioners in the field of disaster risk reduction, environmental control and remediation. Students will delve both into theoretical studies about human-environment interaction as well as practical experience to understand the complexity of environmental processes, risk assessment and emergency management. Ranging from political ecology considerations to field studies and structural engineers solutions, students will be forced to re-think strategies for sustainable environmental management. As a specific feature of this PhD course, even this curriculum is strongly characterized by multi-scale and interdisciplinary research approaches.

Scheda di attivazione XLI Ciclo

Schede di attivazione anni precedenti

Doctoral Course Committee
Coordinator
Deputy curriculum coordinators
Teaching activities
PhD Students
Period of Study Abroad If a student wish to carry out part of his or her research project in a foreign research institution (from a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 18 months), they must submit to the Doctoral Course Committee the following documents: (a) a written request to the Coordinator of the Course indicating the foreign institutions, the period of permanence and the planned activities. Such request must be endorsed by the Tutor. (b) a signed letter of invitation from the hosting foreign research institution.  On the basis of these documents the Doctoral Course Committee will decide whether or not granting the authorization.  Final Progress Report Students ready to complete their PhD must submit (by the deadline that will be communicated with a reasonable advance every year): (i) the summary table of acquired credits (CFU) signed by the Tutor, (ii) the final progress report of activities, and (iii) deliver the final oral presentation to the Board of Tutors of their curriculum. Subsequently, if admitted to the dissertation defense, the candidate must: (iv) deposit their written dissertation, and (v) defend their dissertation in front of the examining external committee. To this extent he School Council has established the following guidelines: a. it is strongly recommended that the PhD dissertation is written in English; b. the material in support of the dissertation (abstract, slides, etc) must be in English; c. it is strongly recommended that the candidate list at least one publication on the subject of the doctoral project accepted on a ISI journal, before applying for the dissertation defense. Information from the Department Coordinator: Prof. Paolo Mariani (p.mariani@univpm.it) University Regulation (text in Italian) University Regulation (text in English) Forms University Open Archive (text in Italian) Final Dissertations Documentazione a uso interno PhD Week Phd Week 2025 - Click here Phd Week 2024 - Click here Phd Week 2023 - Click here Phd Week 2022 - Click here

Admission requirements

Admission to PhD programs is regulated by a public competition.
To be considered for admissions, applicants must hold a specialization / master's degree or a prior-to-reform master's degree (predating ministerial decree 509/99) or an appropriate qualification obtained from a foreign university, or expect to hold a master's degree by 31 October of the year of publication of the call.

When submitting the application, in accordance with the art. 4 of the Call for Applications (link), students shall submit, in addition to other qualification documents, the following documents:

A PhD research proposal in English, as defined in the model attached to the Call for Applications (annex C) and referring to the issues identified in the context of doctoral research activities.

A brief and well-reasoned description of the research proposal (in English) is required, concerning one of the themes in which the PhD program is organized. The proposal must not exceed 10.000 characters (spaces included) and must contain:

1. Selected research topic & project title;
2. research scope and objectives;
3. state of the art of research;
4. proposed methodologies;
5. expected results;
6. bibliography (max 6 references).

The presentation of the PhD Research Proposal will be in English. It should be noted that candidates may submit only one research proposal; 

Abstract of the thesis carried out (or in progress) for the achievement of the qualification that allows access to the Doctorate (Specialist or master's degree / old system degree / AFAM second level academic degree / academic qualification obtained abroad) of maximum 5,000 characters spaces included.

Concorsi scaduti

BANDO DI CONCORSO PER L’AMMISSIONE AI CORSI DI DOTTORATO DI RICERCA XLI CICLOCALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PHD-PROGRAMS – XLI CYCLE

Evaluation of qualifications List of candidates admitted to the oral examination For admission to the oral exam, it is necessary to have a score for qualifications equal to or higher than 15. Important Selection results will be published anonymously. The personal data will be replaced by the preliminary student ID number assigned at the submission of the application. The number can be viewed in the esse3web private area by following the instructions at this link

"ESAMI DI  AMMISSIONE AL CORSO DI DOTTORATO DI RICERCA IN SCIENZE DELLA VITA E DELL'AMBIENTE  XL CICLO (emanato con D.R. n. 830 del 02.07.2024). RISULTATI VALUTAZIONE TITOLI" "ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR THE DOCTORATE COURSE IN LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, XL CYCLE (issued with D.R. n. 830 of 02.07.2024).  ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS  (Candidates who have obtained at least 15 points in the evaluation of qualifications can sustain the oral interview to be held on 4 of September 2024 at 9.30 a.m. CET.

Ordinary evaluation board

Graduates abroad evaluation board

Ordinary final ranking

Graduates abroad final ranking

CONCORSO PER TITOLI ED ESAMI (COLLOQUIO) PER LA FORMAZIONE DELLA GRADUATORIA DI MERITO PER L'AMMISSIONE AL CORSO DI DOTTORATO DI RICERCA IN SCIENZE DELLA VITA E DELL'AMBIENTE  - XXXIX CICLO (emanato con D.R. n. 607 del 14.06.2023)

Graduatoria finale posti ordinari

Graduatoria finale posti laureati all'estero

Graduatoria titoli posti ordinari

Graduatoria titoli posti laureati all'estero