Program Overview

PhD in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences

The PhD in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences is a 3-year program offered by the University of Bologna. The program is coordinated by Prof. Barbara Cavalazzi and is taught in both English and Italian.

Program Details

• Academic Year:
• Subject area: Biological, Geological and Agricultural Sciences
• Cycle: 41
• Coordinator: Prof. Barbara Cavalazzi
• Language: English, Italian
• 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:

• Campo Bruno
• Canarini Alberto
• Cavalazzi Barbara
• Chiarella Domenico
• Fabbri Elena
• Filippini Maria
• Luchetti Andrea
• Sabatini Francesco Maria
• Vignaroli Gianluca
• Substitute members:
  • Amorosi Alessandro
  • Cavazza William
  • Del Vecchio Silvia
  • Gargini Alessandro
  • Ghiselli Fabrizio
  • Milani Liliana
  • Rossi Veronica
  • Valerii Maria Chiara
  • Viola Giulio

Operating Centre and Main Department

• Operating centre: Bologna
• Main Department: Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences - BiGeA

Enrolment and Programme Start Date

• Enrolment: From Jul 31, 2025 to Sep 01, 2025
• Doctoral programme start date: Nov 01, 2025

Application Deadline

• Application deadline: Jul 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Expired)