Program Overview

PhD in Psychology

The PhD in Psychology is a three-year program offered by the University of Bologna. The program is taught in English and is part of the Humanistic Studies subject area.

Program Details

• Academic Year:
• Subject Area: Humanistic Studies
• Cycle: 41
• Coordinator: Prof.ssa Mariagrazia Benassi
• Language: English
• Duration: 3 years
• Scholarship Amount: Minimum € 1,195.48 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 for the PhD in Psychology consists of the following members:

• Call for Applications - Second Round:
  • Ciaramelli Elisa, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Pietrantoni Luca, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Prati Gabriele, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Suttora Chiara, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Tomba Elena, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Chirico Ilaria, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Fino Edita, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Fraboni Federico, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Giovagnoli Sara, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Gostoli Sara, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Menegatti Michela, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Rafanelli Chiara, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Sansavini Alessandra, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Valsecchi Matteo, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Call for Applications - First Round:
  • Ciaramelli Elisa, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Fino Edita, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Pietrantoni Luca, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Suttora Chiara, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Tomba Elena, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Fraboni Federico, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Giovagnoli Sara, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Menegatti Michela, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Rafanelli Chiara, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Sansavini Alessandra, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Valsecchi Matteo, Università di Bologna, Substitute

Program Organization

• Operating Centre: Bologna
• Main Department: Department of Psychology "Renzo Canestrari" - PSI
• Enrolment Periods:
  • First Round: From May 16, 2025 to May 26, 2025
  • Second Round: From Sep 11, 2025 to Sep 25, 2025
• Doctoral Programme Start Date: Nov 01, 2025
• Application Deadlines:
  • First Round: Apr 03, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Expired)
  • Second Round: Jul 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Expired)