Call for position National PhD Program in Space Science and Technology 42° cycle

Position: Doctorate Institute: Uni. Trento
Posted on: 19/06/2026 Deadline: 20/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

01 – Mathematics And Informatics, 02 - Physics, 04 – Earth Sciences, 05 - Biology, 08 - Civil Engineering And Architecture, 09 - Industrial And Information Engineering, 11 - History, Philosophy, Pedagogy And Psychology, 12 - Law Studiesi

Description

This call establishes the procedure for the admission to the 42nd cycle (Academic Year 2026/2027) of the PhD Programme in “Space Science and Technology” of the University of Trento (Italy).Positions: no. 41Scholarships: n. 30Position reserved for scholarship holders from foreign countries: no. 5Positions reserved for candidates with Kenyan citizenship: no. 5Positions reserved for candidates collaborating with academic institutions or research centres in Italy or abroad: no. 1

Compensation

18,345 Euro

Number of positions

41

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Trento

Selection process

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The selection, divided into eight different Curricula (see art. 1 of the call) - is necessary in order to assess the applicant’s knowledge and research aptitude in the scientific areas of the PhD Programme.The selection is made by the Admissions Committee on the basis of evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications and an oral interview.The Admissions Committee will have 100 points. Applicants obtaining a minimum score of 35/60 points in the evaluation of qualifications, and 25/40 points in the interview, will be short-listed.The application form must be completed online and successfully submitted by 4:00 PM Italian time on July 20th 2026. Applications for PhD positions are accepted from applicants, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who hold an Italian “Laurea Magistrale”, according to the DM no. 270 of 22.10.2004 and subsequent amendments, or an equivalent Italian academic degree or an equivalent foreign academic degree (Master’s degree), recognized as equivalent by the Admissions Committee. Applications are also accepted from students expecting to obtain the necessary degree by October 31, 2026.