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PhD Program in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences
The PhD Program in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences (STVA) embrace a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied disciplines essential for investigating the evolution of life, the superficial and deep processes of the Earth and the planets, current and past ecosystems, geological risks, and biodiversity loss and issues related to the management of the environment and its resources.
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The craft of Scientific Research
The craft of scientific research focuses on a set of transferable skills deemed essential for the practice of scientific research. At the link below, you’ll find the flyer describing the doctoral course (AY 2025–26). The course will be held in person, with the exception of the two afternoon tutorials, which will run online. To avoid clashes with regular teaching and ensure room availability, classes will take place from January 7 to February 11, 2026. The course is open to all UNIBO PhD students and is particularly recommended for first-year candidates.
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STVA PhD Days 2026 - Bologna
The STVA PhD annual progress review days will take place on September 11 and 14, 2026, in Room A East, Via Irnerio 42.
The STVA PhD Board has scheduled the dates for the upcoming PhD Days and annual progress evaluations.
The dates are: 11 September 2026: annual progress evaluation for the 39th cycle (and 38th cycle with 1-year extension); 14 September 2026: annual progress evaluation for the 40th and 41st cycles.
Phd Students transferable skills Plan for the 2025/2026 academic year
The Phd Students transferable skills Plan is available also for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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Forms for courses, seminar and period abroad
Download here the forms needed to certify attendance at courses, seminars, and those required for the period abroad
COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT Eni Award 2027
Advanced Environmental Solutions - Energy Transition - Energy Frontiers: each Prize - €200,000 - Young Researcher of the Year - Young Talents from Africa: each prize €25,000
Do you travel around Bologna and district?
You can purchase a subsidised annual pass for TPER buses until 15 December 2026, subject to the availability of funds.
The call for Great-ER is open!
ake part in the free, 12-month advanced incubation programme, designed to support the development of deep tech research-based business projects. Apply by 23 September.
PhD in Earth Sciences (University of Turin) courses for PhD candidates 2025-2026
List and description of potentially interesting courses for STVA PhD students offered by the Doctorate in Earth Sciences at the University of Turin.
Webminar Springer Nature
Dive into a world of knowledge with our series of live and recorded webinars, designed to keep you at the forefront of research and development.
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University Policy for an ethical and responsible use of generative Artificial Intelligence
The University embraces AI as an opportunity to innovate in teaching and research, respecting ethics, quality, integrity, and the environment, while promoting its responsible use in the service of people.
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