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PhD in Sustainable Development and Climate change
Colorful research for a green future
A research programme in which ideas and methods linked to the environment, society, technology, economy and health are perfectly integrated into a global vision, in order to develop a better future.
A network of public and private research centers fully interconnected and coordinated by IUSS PAVIA, in Italy.
Key numbers
year research programme in English
universities in partnership
months of research abroad
researchers and professors
fully funded
positions
hours of training and seminars
Research programme
One core research topic and six curricula for a multi- inter- and trans-disciplinary research programme to achieve the SDGs of the UN 2030 Agenda:
Three levels of educational programme
Horizontal
Multi-disciplinary events to expose all PhD candidates to the complexity of sustainability and climate change
Vertical
Curriculum events to train PhD candidates on tools and topics common to their specific field area
Focused
Thematic and methodological courses offered by the host universities to support the candidates in their research.
The 6 curricula
Earth System and Environment
Earth system processes and new perspectives in environmental development
Socio-economic risk and impacts
Transition towards a decarbonized and sustainable economy
Technology and Territory
Technologies, systems and approaches for the sustainable transition of communities, territories, and production processes
Theories, Institutions and Cultures
Cognitive and practical challenges posed by sustainability and climate change at an individual, institutional, and global level
Agriculture and Forestry
Innovative models for resilient and sustainable agri-food and forestry systems
Health and Ecosystems
Climate and global health impacts, from ecosystems to humans
Call for applicants
The call for applicants provides information related to PhD programme, positions, and scholarships available for the upcoming PhD cycle, as well as instructions for taking part in the selection process and mandatory deadlines.
Available:
From 01/07
Application period:
01/07 - 01/08
Admitted to oral exam:
15/09
Oral Exam:
20/09 - 15/10
Final admission results:
31/10
Start of the PhD course:
31/12
Ready to be part of the future?
Enroll for the PhD in Sustainable Development and Climate change
Want more information?
phd-sdc@iusspavia.it