PhD Office Unipd

🌞 Vacation time! 🪼 The PhD Office will be closed from August 10th to 18th Enjoy your holidays! 🌊

🇮🇹 The CLA organises a free session of intensive Italian courses meant to develop oral skills 🗓️Lessons will be held between 7 and 25 September 2026 📖Class organization: 3 hours per day from Monday to Friday (30 hours in total) 📚Proposed levels: PreA1, A1, A2, B1, B2 📌There are both classes delivered in person at CLA and classes delivered online on Zoom for almost each level! 📝Registration is open until 26 August 🚨It is mandatory to complete a self-assessment test, except for those who have recently completed an Italian course at CLA 💫Priority will be given to students who never attended an Italian course at CLA ➡️For further information contact didattica.cla@unipd.it

☹️ Didn't you make it in the first round? 💥 Further positions available for the 42nd cycle! 📝 All details here ⏳ Deadline set on August 26th at 1pm

🏆The final ranking for the Call for the assignment of 3 PhD at Risk scholarships is now online!  👏Congratulations to the selected candidates  ☹️Didn't make it this time? A new PhD call for admission will be published soon, so stay tuned! 📝 Enrollment is now open, instructions and forms are available here   ✈️Need an entry visa? contact the Italian embassy asap and submit your application  through Universitaly  📬Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at phd.application@unipd.it

🏆The rankings for admission to the 42nd doctoral cycle are online 👏🏼 Congratulations to those who won the selection procedure or are eligible for vacant positions! ☹️ Didn't you make it? Don't despair, a new call will be published soon! 🙌🏻 📑 Enrollment will open in the coming days, instructions and forms will be available here ✈️ If you need an entry visa, contact the embassy asap and submit the application via Universitaly 📬 For any doubts you can write to phd.application@unipd.it

🇮🇹 The CLA organises a free session of intensive Italian courses 🗓️Lessons will be held between 13 and 24 July 2026 📚Proposed levels: PreA1, A1, A2, B1 📌There are both classes delivered in person at CLA and classes delivered online on Zoom for almost each level! 📝Registration is open until 30 June ➡️For further information contact didattica.cla@unipd.it

🗺️A new call for Erasmus+ PhD KA171 mobility to non-European countries is now open 🧳It includes both long and short mobility destinations 🗓️ 3 application windows with the following deadlines: July 15, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 ❗Join the zoom info meeting planned for 23 June at 2pm or navigate the dedicated webpage, and get ready to apply! ➡️For more information write to mobility.out@unipd.it

🤯 Academic pressure, procrastination, impostor syndrome, work-life balance, and relationships with supervisor: the PhD journey can be very demanding and stressful 🫂 The good news? You are not alone 🆘 Join a free 8-week support group led by a clinical psychologist 🪷 You'll find a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can talk honestly and in complete confidentiality 📩 Info and registration at psychological.assistance.scup@unipd.it

🔔 Last call! Applications for our 42nd PhD Cycle are closing soon 📬 Deadline: May 20th at 1 pm ⚡ If you've been thinking about it - now is the time to take the leap! 👉🏼 Don't wait, apply here

🤝🏻 Would you like to help prospective international PhD students during their first year at Unipd? 👥 The new call to become a Tutor Buddy is now open! ❗We are looking for 9 buddies + 1 coordinating tutor, among students currently enrolled in a PhD programme 💸 The activity is remunerated and compatible with your studies ⏰ The deadline is May 25th ➡️ All information is available here

📯 New Unipd initiative entirely dedicated to support PhDs at risk ❤️‍🩹 We have just published a new call for admission for the 42nd PhD cycle, for students in situations of risk or vulnerability due to conflicts, persecution, human rights violations, or political instability 🌞 Thanks to the support of Fondazione Cariparo, 3 three-year scholarships + dedicated support services are available 📌 Deadline: June 5th at 1 pm ➡️ More info and how to apply here

🚀 Are you ready to take your research to the next level? We have just released two calls for admission to the 42nd PhD Cycle 🪩 Don't miss this opportunity to join one of Italy's most prestigious and historic universities and become part of a vibrant international research community 📬 Deadline: May 20th at 1 pm 👉🏼 Apply now and start your academic journey with us!

📌 The course Research Valorization and Patent Protection will be held on May 26th and 28th ❗ Registration open until May 15th 📝 List of selected students published from May 20th 🌟 Attendance allows to acquire 1 CFU ➡️ All info on the dedicated webpage or by writing to phd@unipd.it

🌍 A new call for Erasmus+ Short mobility PhD KA131 in European countries is open 🧳 You can carry out up to 2 stays in the period 15 May 2026 - 31 July 2027 💻 Besides physical mobility periods from 5 to 30 days you can also add a virtual component ➡️ Join the zoom info meeting planned for 14 April at 2pm or navigate the dedicated webpage, and get ready to apply!

💫 Another exciting opportunity offered by the Europaeum! 🧑🏽‍🏫 The network is recruiting new Teaching Fellows to assist with the delivery of the Future Leaders of Europe / Europaeum Scholars’ Programme 📚 Do you have a background in the Humanities or Social Sciences? 🎓 Have you earned a PhD within the last 7 years? 🫵🏻 This call is made just for you! ➡️ First modules will be held in Oxford (July 13th-18th) and Brussels (September 7th-12th) ➡️ Subsequent modules may be scheduled in Budapest, Geneva, Luxembourg, and Helsinki/Lammi 💰 Travel, accommodation, and food expenses will be covered 📝 Full details and how to apply here ❗Deadline April 24th

📌The CLA offers the opportunity to enrol in a 30-hour fee-based Italian course 📚 Proposed levels: A2.2, B1.2, B2.1 🗓️ Lessons will be delivered in person from May to June (8 weeks) 📝 Registration is open until April 6th 🚨Classes can only be activated once a minimum number of participants has been reached ➡️For more information visit the dedicated webpage or write to didattica.cla@unipd.it

📌A new course is available: "The services of the University of Padua: Library System to support academic publication and Open Science" 🗓 It will be held on May 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at Fiore di Botta ❗️Registration open until April 23rd 📝 List of selected students published from April 24th 🌟 Attendance allows to acquire 2 CFU ➡️ All info on the dedicated webpage or by writing to phd@unipd.it

🇮🇹 Free of charge preparation path for the Italian as a Foreign Language Certification - CILS! 📝 Registration for the exam session of June 16th is open until April 26th 🏅Levels from B1 to C2 👉🏼 More info and application form available on the dedicated CLA webpage

🏆 Congratulations to Chiara Mascitelli for winning the University final of the Three Minute Thesis Competition! 🎤 The presentation, conducted in English in just three minutes and using a single slide, was voted the best by both the technical and public judging panels 🇪🇸 The final competition will be held in Granada on June 18th 🤞🏻 Let's hope Chiara will be selected to represent our University 👏🏽 To all the participants of this edition: well done guys!

🇪🇺 Deadline extended to March 27th for the Future Leaders of Europe: Europaeum Scholars’ Programme 🙌🏻 Take advantage of this unique opportunity to be part of a network of some of the brightest people of your generation 🌍 Seven one-week modules in Brussels, Budapest, Geneva, Helsinki, Lammi, Luxembourg, and Oxford 🗓️ From July 2026 to October 2027 💰 All costs are covered 👩🏾‍💻 Want to apply? Visit the Europaeum website