Sustainable Development and Climate Change Scholarship 2024-2025: Fully Funded PhD in ItalyJuly 17, 2024 by DigitalVaults Scholarship Board
- Amount: €16,243
- Deadline: July 26, 2024
Scholarship Overview
- Country: Italy
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based
- Institutions: University Institute of Higher Studies of Pavia
- Funded by: University Institute of Higher Studies of Pavia
- Tuition Type: Full tuition
- Degree Program: PhD
- Scholarship Amount: €16,243
- Separate Application Required?: Yes
- Deadline: 26 July, 2024
- Admission to oral exam: 06/09/24
- Oral Exam: 09/09/24 – 17/09/24
- Final admission results: 20/09/24
- Start of the PhD course: 13/12/24
Scholarship Benefits
The benefits of this scholarship are as follows:
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- The yearly value of this scholarship is €16,243.
- This amount is not subject to personal income tax (IRPEF), but the recipient is required to make contributions to the Italian National Institute of Social Security (INPS). The university covers two-thirds of this social security payment, while the student is responsible for the remaining one-third.
Eligibility
Qualified applicants of any age or nationality are welcome to apply.
- To be eligible, candidates must possess one of the following academic credentials:
- A master’s degree
- A foreign academic qualification that is comparable to an Italian master’s degree in terms of duration and curriculum
- Applications from candidates who have not yet graduated will be considered, but they must provide their degree certificate by the start of the program on Friday, December 13, 2024.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, please click here.
Additional Information
This research program combines ideas and approaches related to the environment, society, technology, the economy, and health into a cohesive, global perspective. The goal is to develop solutions that will create a better future.
Earth System and Environment
Explores earth system processes and introduces new perspectives in environmental development.
Socio-economic Risk and Impacts
Focuses on the transition towards a decarbonized and sustainable economy.
Technology and Territory
Examines technologies, systems, and approaches for the sustainable transition of communities, territories, and production processes.
Theories, Institutions, and Cultures
Addresses cognitive and practical challenges posed by sustainability and climate change at individual, institutional, and global levels.
Agriculture and Forestry
Develops innovative models for resilient and sustainable agri-food and forestry systems.
Health and Ecosystems
Investigates the impacts of climate and global health, ranging from ecosystems to humans.
