Political and Social Sciences

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The PhD programme in Political and Social Sciences offers advanced training in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology. With strong international links and interdisciplinary research, the programme prepares PhD students for academic and professional careers worldwide.

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Applications for the 42nd PhD cycle

Applications for the 42nd PhD cycle are now open

Details about the application and selection process are available at the link.

Opportunities

Transferable skills: key tools for education and work

From entrepreneurship to AI, from digital media to active citizenship, from communication and public engagement to employability: enroll now.

Best Paper in Public Policy Evaluation – Beniamino Andreatta Prize

The prize is open to PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and assistant professors working on public policy evaluation using counterfactual approaches. Submission deadline: 10 April 2026

Spring Academy - Bologna

On 17 and 18 March, take part in the career guidance event: you’ll receive theoretical and practical training on self-employment and develop transferable skills such as teamwork and leadership.

News

Alma Mater research heads to the G7: a contribution to rebuilding bridges between world political leaders

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UniBo Alumnus wins a prize for his PhD project

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Upcoming events

25 MAR 2026

Early Career Researchers Roundtables

Published

Tax and Monetary Policy: historical perspectives and future trajectories

Teresa Fehrenbach, Ph.D. Candidate, Freie Universität Berlin; Paolo Pietro Stohlman, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Bologna

09 APR 2026

Department Seminars Series

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Migration, Education and Policing

Giulia Dugar, Adjunct Professor – Dept. of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna; Emanuele Murgolo, PhD Candidate – Dept. of Political and Social Sciences, Pompeu Fabra

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Generative Artificial Intelligence: University Policy and Practical Use Cases

Guidelines, practical examples, and operational insights to ethically and responsibly use GenAI in your academic journey.
The University of Bologna has introduced a policy to promote the ethical and responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in academic activities, ensuring its integration aligns with academic standards of quality, ethics, and integrity.