Program Overview

PhD in Agricultural, Environmental and Food Science and Technology

The PhD program in Agricultural, Environmental and Food Science and Technology is a three-year program that focuses on the development of advanced research skills in the fields of agricultural, environmental, and food sciences.

Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the latest research trends and methodologies in the field, as well as the opportunity to work with renowned researchers and experts.

Academic Year and Subject Area

The program is offered in the academic year and falls under the subject area of Biological, Geological and Agricultural Sciences.

Cycle and Coordinator

The program is part of the 41st cycle, and the coordinator is Prof. Diana Di Gioia.

Language and Duration

The program is taught in English, and the duration is three years.

Scholarship Amount

The minimum scholarship amount is € 1,195.48 net per month, which may vary depending on individual circumstances.

PhD Website

For more information on research topics and program organization, please refer to the PhD website.

Call for Applications

The call for applications for the second round of the 41st cycle is now open.

Enrolment and Doctoral Programme Start Date

Enrolment is from September 5, 2025, to September 19, 2025, and the doctoral program starts on November 1, 2025.

Operating Centre and Main Department

The operating centre is Bologna, and the main department is the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences - DISTAL.

Admission Board

The admission board consists of the following members:

• Bertolini Francesca
• Burgio Giovanni
• Di Gioia Diana
• Marotti Ilaria
• Mattetti Michele
• Parpinello Giuseppina Paola
• Petracci Massimiliano
• Samoggia Antonella
• Spinelli Francesco
• Vittuari Matteo

Substitute Members

The substitute members are:

• Baroni Gabriele
• Capozzi Francesco
• Dinelli Giovanni
• Falasconi Luca
• Magnani Federico
• Masetti Antonio
• Ratti Claudio
• Valli Enrico
• Viaggi Davide
• Zappaterra Martina

Expert Members

The following expert members will take part in the work of the Examination Board for positions linked to specific research topics:

• Riccardo Maraldi - CAVIRO S.p.A.

PhD Programme in Collaboration with JRC - European Commission

There is a call for expression of interest for a PhD programme in collaboration with JRC - Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme CDP.