Ca' Foscari University of Venice - Call for applications for 42nd cycle (a.y. 2026/27) for PhD in Polar Sciences and to additional places for PhD in Computer Science, Modern Languages, Cultures and Societies and Linguistics and Environmental Sciences

Candidates will be admitted to PhD programmes after passing a selection process (evaluation of academic qualifications and oral examination also via videoconference) according to the conditions indicated in Annex “A” of the call for applications, which defines, for each of the PhD programmes: research topics, number of available places, admission requirements and candidate selection criteria used to produce the classification list.The application form must be submitted to PhD Office by 1.00 pm (Italian time) on September 9th 2026, according to the online procedure described in the call for applications; failure to follow this procedure results in exclusion from the selection. All candidates possessing any of the following requirements can submit their application:- “Laurea Specialistica” or “laurea magistrale” (the second cycle degree achievable in Italy since 1999 after completing five years (or more) of university studies);- an Italian degree obtained before the system introduced by Ministerial Decree No. 509 dated 3 November 1999 amended by means of Ministerial Decree No. 270 dated 22 October 2004 (Laurea vecchio ordinamento);- second-level university qualifications granted by AFAM institutions (Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale, “Advanced Artistic and Musical Training”);- a Master’s degree qualification obtained abroad comparable in terms of level and discipline field to the Italian qualification granting admission to the PhD Programme – and recognised as suitable for admission to selection process. For each PhD Programme, the forms in Annex “A” of the Call for applications specify the type of academic qualifications required for admission to the selection process and any further necessaryrequirement.Graduating students may also apply within the deadline of the call for applications, provided they obtain their degree by November 15th 2026.