Call for PhD positions in the Doctoral Programme in Sociology and Social Research, cycle 42

There is a pre-selection phase that does not contribute to the formation of the final grade: Qualifications assessment and evaluation of the research project according to art. 4 of the call; on the results of this evaluation depends access to the second pre-selection part.The interview also aims at evaluating the coherence of candidate’s research interests as presented in the submitted research proposal with their curriculum vitae et studiorum, as well as to assess their active and passive proficiency in English. Applications for admission to the PhD Programme are accepted from candidates, regardless of nationality, who hold an Italian “Laurea Magistrale” (according to Ministerial Decree no. 270 of 22 October 2004), or a university degree awarded under the previous regulations, or a second level degree awarded by an Italian “AFAM” Institute or an equivalent degree qualification gained abroad and considered suitable by the Admission Committee. Applications are also accepted from candidates who expect to obtain their degree/equivalent qualification abroad, by October 31, 2026. In this case admission is "conditional" and applicants must submit the degree certificate to the PhD Office - Cognitive, Social Sciences and Humanities no later than November 6, 2026. Failure to provide the degree certificate or the self-declaration will lead to forfeiture of grant and position.