Program Overview

PhD in Future Earth, Climate Change and Societal Challenges

The PhD program in Future Earth, Climate Change and Societal Challenges is a 3-year program that focuses on the study of climate change and its impact on societal challenges. The program is taught in English and is open to students from all over the world.

Program Details

• Academic Year: The program is part of the 41st cycle.
• Subject Area: Mathematical Physical, Chemical and Astronomical Sciences.
• Coordinator: Prof. Silvana Di Sabatino.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Scholarship Amount: Intermediate € 1,310.47 net per month (the amount may vary if you are a member of Italian professional pension funds or if you have other employment income that leads to a reduction in the social security rate).

Admission Board

The admission board consists of the following members:

• Corelli Grappadelli Luca, Università di Bologna, Member
• De Siena Luca, Università di Bologna, Member
• Di Sabatino Silvana, Università di Bologna, Member
• Gaspari Jacopo, Università di Bologna, Member
• Masina Simona, CMCC, Member
• Navarra Antonio, Università di Bologna, Member
• Oddo Paolo, Università di Bologna, Member
• Romagnoli Claudia, Università di Bologna, Member
• Ruggieri Paolo, Università di Bologna, Member
• Scagliarini Alessandra, Università di Bologna, Member
• Carrassi Natale Alberto, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Castellaro Silvia, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Leo Laura Sandra, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Maestri Tiziano, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Musi Massimiliano, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Peli Angelo, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Rivalta Eleonora, Università di Bologna, Substitute

Operating Centre and Departments

• Operating Centre: Bologna
• Main Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy "Augusto Righi" - DIFA
• Associated Departments:
  • Department of Architecture - DA
  • Department of Cultural Heritage - DBC
  • Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" - CHIM
  • Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" - CHIMIND
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering - DISI
  • Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering - DICAM
  • Department of Management - DiSA
  • Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences - BiGeA
  • Department of Industrial Engineering - DIN
  • Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences - DISTAL
  • Department of Economics - DSE
  • Department of Legal Studies - DSG
  • Department for Life Quality Studies - QUVI
  • Department of Sociology and Business Law - SDE
  • Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences - DIMEC

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: Jul 01, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Expired)
• Enrolment: From Aug 05, 2025, to Sep 01, 2025
• Doctoral Programme Start Date: Nov 01, 2025

Program Overview

The PhD program in Future Earth, Climate Change and Societal Challenges aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between climate change and societal challenges. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges posed by climate change and to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future.