Program Overview

PhD in Political and Social Sciences

The PhD in Political and Social Sciences is a 4-year program offered by the University of Bologna. The program is taught in English and is part of the 41st cycle of PhD programs.

Program Details

• Subject Area: Legal, Politological, Economic and Statistical Sciences
• Cycle: 41
• Coordinator: Prof. Roberto Rizza
• Language: English
• Duration: 4 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)

Program Structure

• Operating Centre: Bologna
• Main Department: Department of Political and Social Sciences - SPS
• Curricula:
  • Political Science
  • International Studies
  • Sociology

Admission Board

The Admission Board consists of the following members:

• Surname and Name | University | Role
  • Agostinis Giovanni | Università di Bologna | Member
  • Gasperoni Giancarlo | Università di Bologna | Member
  • Maggini Nicola | Università di Bologna | Member
  • Moraru Madalina Bianca | Università di Bologna | Member
  • Profeti Stefania | Università di Bologna | Member
  • Quaglia Lucia | Università di Bologna | Member
  • Rizza Roberto | Università di Bologna | Member
  • Verbeek Jan Albert | Radboud University | Member
• Substitute Members:
  • Giannetti Daniela | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Giorgini Giovanni | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Lavorgna Anita | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Lucarelli Sonia | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Mantovani Debora | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Moro Francesco Niccolò | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Pinto Luca | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Tornimbeni Corrado | Università di Bologna | Substitute
  • Zambernardi Lorenzo | Università di Bologna | Substitute

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: April 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM
• Enrolment: From May 8, 2025, to May 19, 2025
• Doctoral Programme Start Date: November 1, 2025

Additional Information

The PhD program in Political and Social Sciences offers a comprehensive education in the field, with a focus on research and academic excellence. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of political and social sciences, as well as the ability to conduct original research in their chosen area of specialization.