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PhD in Chemistry

The PhD in Chemistry is promoted by the Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" and by the Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari".

High scientific qualification, research activity in the chemical and nanotechnology fields, a multidisciplinary training path to stimulate creative thinking and originality: the PhD in Chemistry aims to develop a broader view, necessary to solve the important challenges that chemical research must face, from energy to health, from environmental protection to food sustainability.
The PhD in Chemistry trains professionals for public and private research structures, aimed to highly competitive positions in the job market.

Updated information and call for admission can be found at the webpage below

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NextGenCHEM - “Gian Piero Spada Award” - 2026

This conference day provides the opportunity for doctoral candidates enrolled in the PhD programs of the Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" --as well as all doctoral students in Chemistry and Nanosciences-- to present their research.

  • The new Departments of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" and of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" at Navile

  • The new Departments of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" and of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" at Navile

  • The new Departments of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" and of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" at Navile

  • The new Departments of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" and of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" at Navile

  • The new Departments of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" and of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" at Navile

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