Call for PhD positions in the Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Cognitive Science, cycle 42

Position: Doctorate Institute: Uni. Trento
Posted on: 16/04/2026 Deadline: 21/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

01/INFO-01 - Informatics, 09/IINF-05 - Information Processing Systems, 10/GLOT-01 - Theories And History Of Languages, 11/PAED-02 - Educational Research, Didactics, Special Pedagogy And Experimental Pedagogy, 11/PHIL-02 - Logic, History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology, 11/PSIC-01 - General Psychology, Neuropsychology And Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychometrics, 11/PSIC-02 - Developmental And Educational Psychology, 11/PSIC-03 - Social, Work And Organizational Psychology, 11/PSIC-04 - Clinical And Dynamic Psychology, 14/GSPS-05 - General Sociology

Description

Selection cycle 42 (a.y. 2026/27) Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Cognitive Science.Places: n. 12Scholarships: n. 12, funded as follows:6 grants by the University of Trento;3 grants by Fondazione Bruno Kessler on specific topics;1 grant by the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science within the Project “Transparency in bodily and vocal signals: a tool for metacognition” (MUR_FIS_Fondo Italiano per la Scienza – CUP E53C25003260001) on specific topic;1 grant by the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science within the Project “Impact Evaluation of an Integrated Model for Teacher Training and Neurodivergent Student Inclusion” on specific topic;1 grant by MUSE- Museo delle Scienze di Trento and by University of Trento on specific topic.Info on the specific topics at phd.unitn.it/drsc/en/182/topic-specific-scholarships

Compensation

18,345 Euro

Job posting website

https://www.unitn.it/it/dottorati/scienze-cognitive

Number of positions

12

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Trento

How to apply

http://www.unitn.it/apply/dott

Selection process

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The selection is based on: - an evaluation of the CV, the qualifications and the research proposal; - an interview for the assessment of the research knowledge, the attitude of the candidate to the research in the fields of the research project presented and their English language competences. The Admission Committee awards a maximum of 120 points: - 60 points for qualifications;- 60 points for the interview.Only candidates who score at least 36 points for their qualifications will be offered an interview.The interview may take place at the candidate's choice:a) in presence at the University of Trento.b) by videoconference 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 22/10/2004), 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.

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