78 Scholarships Available for 2024 PhD in Sustainable Development and Climate Change at IUSS Pavia, Italy
The Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori (IUSS) in Pavia, Italy, is offering 78 scholarships for the 2024 PhD in Sustainable Development and Climate Change. This innovative PhD program comprises six distinct curricula, encompassing cultural, social, economic, legal, and technological aspects linked to modern reality.
Deadline: July 26, 2024, 5:00 PM (CEST).
The PhD in SDC: Beyond Sustainability
Our PhD program is designed to change society by integrating multiple disciplines. The six curricula cover:
- Earth System and Environment: Focus on biological, chemical, geological, physical, mathematical, and environmental aspects of climate change and sustainability.
- Socio-economic Risk and Impacts: Analyze the relationships between climate change and socio-economic systems, aiming to support a transition to a fair, circular, and low-carbon economy.
- Technology and Territory: Research resilience, sustainable development, and circularity in communities, territories, and production processes.
- Theories, Institutions, and Cultures: Promote transdisciplinary education in sustainability and climate change through humanities and social sciences.
- Agriculture and Forestry: Focus on sustainable agri-food and forestry systems, particularly in Mediterranean regions.
- Health and Ecosystems: Study the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human health.
Program Structure
The PhD program is structured on three research levels:
- Horizontal (Multi-Disciplinary Events): Expose candidates to the complexities of designing and implementing sustainable transitions.
- Vertical (Curriculum Events): Provide a broad overview of relevant research topics within each curriculum.
- Focused (Focused and Disciplinary Events): Single-theme courses defined by students and supervisors.
Key Numbers
- 3-year research program in English
- 50+ partner universities
- 150+ fully funded positions
- 6 months of research abroad
- 80+ researchers and professors
- 160+ hours of training and seminars
How to Apply
Interested in joining the PhD program in Sustainable Development and Climate Change? Visit the application page for registration requirements, procedures, and necessary documents.
For further information, contact:
- Virginia Borasi: +39 0382 375836, virginia.borasi@iusspavia.it
- Chiara Mussi: +39 0382 375860, chiara.mussi@iusspavia.it
- Fabio Negri: +39 0382 375830, fabio.negri@iusspavia.it
The University Institute of Higher Studies of Pavia (IUSS) is dedicated to excellence in research and education, complementing traditional university courses.
Contacts:
- Address: Palazzo del Broletto, Piazza della Vittoria n.15, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Email: phd-sdc@iusspavia.it
- Phone: +39 0382-375860
