How to Apply to ADSAI

2024 applications

The application round for the 2024 ADSAI PhD program is open. The application will be completed before 13 june 2024; 13:00 CEST. You can find additional information in English page; Italian page

ADSAI PhD positions are either free-topic, where the student names a superviser and a topic of choice (in agreement with the supervisor), or project-based, where the position is already linked to a research project and a supervisor. The amount of the two types of positions might change across rounds of applications, and every candidate is suggested to check the list of available positions before applying (reported below).

First round of applications (Open)

• Opening: May 14th, 2024
• Closing: June 13th, 2024, 13.00 CEST
• Total number of available positions: 12
  • 5 with fellowship, open topic
  • 6 with fellowship, based on a project
  • 1 without fellowship

The ADSAI open day will be streamed and available on our YouTube channel.

Who can apply

Candidates must have acquired a “Laurea magistrale” or equivalent foreign title (giving access to the Doctoral program in the country in which it is issued) by October, 31st 2024

When and how to apply

The application must be submitted through the on line procedure at https://esse3.units.it/Home.do by 13.00 CEST of June 13rd, 2024 (see the tutorial).

You will need to include (see here for details and templates)

1. proof of identity (e.g. passport)
2. curriculum vitae et studiorum focusing on experience prior to the PhD and on degree thesis activity (description of techniques acquired, personal contribution, etc)
3. university qualifications (including transcript of records)
4. thesis abstract (please follow this template)
5. (optional) publications

All the documents must be translated in Italian or English if issued in a different language.

For further details see the general call for application and the specific call for ADSAI.

Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of professors/lecturers and experts.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant is first scored a maximum of 40 points based on academic qualifications. Ranking metrics are:

• curriculum vitae et studiorum, publications and exams (10 points)
• exams taken and degree thesis (27 points)
• thesis abstract (3 points)

Applicants are automatically shortlisted and invited for interview (in person or remotely) only if at least 20/40 points are achieved. At the interview, a maximum of other 60 points are assigned, with a minimum of 40/60 points required to be considered eligible for ADSAI recruitment. The interview aims at understanding the motivation and the background of the candidate as well as his/her research interests. At the interview the candidate will also express his/her preferences for specific grants (see below).

2024 positions

Positions with a fellowship associated.

Positions without a fellowship associated (i.e., no salary attached).