Who can apply?
The competition is open to any candidate, regardless of age or nationality, who as of October 31, 2024, holds an Italian degree obtained prior to D.M. 509/99 or an Italian second level degree (laurea specialistica, under D.M. 509/99 or laurea magistrale, under D.M. 207/04), or an equivalent academic qualification from a foreign University, that has to be validated by the Selection Committee, following the legislation in force both in Italy and in the Country where the qualification was issued and within the international treaties or agreements on the recognition of international qualifications, in the case where degrees in specific subjects are required for admittance to the Programme.
Selection
The selection procedure consists of an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and an interview.
The procedure to be followed and all detailed information is available in the call.
Deadlines
Applications: June 30, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. (italian time)
Enrolments: to be completed within 7 days of the publication of the results of the selection procedure
Number of places available
• Places with open-topic research areas: 6 (of which 5 are financed by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and 1 by external public and private institutions)
The funder of the external grant is:
Emilia-Romagna Region with the topic “The transformation of social work in the digital reconfiguration of welfare”
Research areas:
– Transformations of work, innovation, and business models
– Socio-economic Impact of Exogenous Shocks and Recovery Strategies
In the academic year 2025/2026 (XLI cycle) priority will be given to the research strands listed on the dedicated web page
• 1* Place with topic “Climate Risk and Green Investments” .
With internship within the Emilia Romagna Region, PR ESF+ 2021/2027 – CUP E83C24000320002
• 1* Place with topic “The ageing of the working population: the governance and organisation of labour relations as a condition for promoting the well-being and skills development of workers of all ages”.
With internship within the Emilia Romagna Region
• 1* Place with topic “Critical factors for sustainable circular value chains in Agrifood industry”.
With internship within the Emilia Romagna Region
• 1* Place with topic “The evaluation of territorial care reform initiatives within the PNRR Health Mission”.
With internship within the Emilia Romagna Region
• 2 Places reserved: 1 position covered by a three-year higher apprenticeship contract, funded by Fondazione Ago Modena Fabbriche Culturali ETS and 1 position covered by a three-year higher education apprenticeship contract funded by Coopservice Soc. Coop p.a
The amount of each bursary is € 16.243,00 per annum, and the amount may be increased by 50% for periods of study abroad, except in the student’s country of residence. In order to take a period of study abroad, students are required to apply for permission to the Doctoral Research Council
Calendar of the interviews
In-person interview: July 22th 2025, 9:30 a.m. Interviews could continue on July 23th, 2025, 9:00 a.m., should there be a high number of candidates.
The examination will take place in Lecture Room of the Marco Biagi Foundation, Largo Marco Biagi 10, Modena.
Interview via Microsoft Teams (allowed only for candidates residing abroad): July 22th 2024, 12:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. The examination will take place in Lecture Room of the Marco Biagi Foundation, Largo Marco Biagi 10, Modena.
List of documentation necessary for admission to the selection phase
Application XLI – Annex A (CV fac-simile)
Application XLI – Annex B (CV fac-simile)
Application XLI – Annex F (Research Project fac-simile)
Application XLI – Annex E (apprenticeship contract fac-simile)