PhD programmes
Phd Programmes of Sant’Anna School aim to link basic and applied research in dynamic fashion, with a strong focus demands for innovation by industry and public institutions. Sant’Anna’s PhD programmes last three or four years: they are designed for bright young graduates, from Italy and abroad, who are admitted after a selective examination which values candidates’ educational background and their attitude for scientific research and interdisciplinary approach. All positions are fully-funded: the PhD student scholarship is renewed annually following a successful assessment. There are no tuition fees for the enrolment to the PhD.
How to apply
Calls open every year in January and close by June. Applications must be submitted on-line. Some programmes follow a different scheduling: please check timing and deadlines in every programme. The admission requirements are Master Degree (M.Sc. or M.A.) or equivalent title Undergraduate students may also apply if they will graduate within 30 september.
Summer Break
The School will be closed from August 9 to 25 for the summer break; incoming communications related to the admissions to the XL Cycle of the Ph.D. Programs will be taken care of after August 26, 2024.
PhD Courses
Phd in Biorobotics
With more than 100 students enrolled (with an average of 30 or more students per year), the PhD in BioRobotics is among the largest doctoral schools in robotics and biomedical engineering in the world
PhD in Agrobiodiversity
The goal is to enhance human resource capacities in the use and management of genetic variation in agricultural and natural systems
PhD in Agrobiosciences
Three-year Programme structured in 2 curricula: Genomics and crop production; Agriculture, environment and landscape
PhD in Health Science, Technology and Management
The PhD concerns the topic of health and of the equity of health systems: characterized by complexity, interdisciplinarity and dynamism, they require innovation and management skills to be sustainable and ensure adequate levels of care for clients
PhD in Economics
A 4-year PhD programme in Economics designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire the research and analytical skills of the international scientific community in economics
Phd in Law
The Ph.D in Law involves a broad set of areas ranging from private and private comparative law, public comparative and European law, constitutional and administrative law, criminal – national and international – law, law and technology.
Phd in Management Innovation, Sustainability and Healthcare
The PhD in Management in Innovation, Sustainability and Healthcare deals with the most important management topics which characterize current research activities
PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and Sustainability: Legal and Philosophical Perspectives
The ideal candidate is a curious and open-minded researcher, willing to explore the variety of disciplines and approaches the programme has to offer.
PhD in Emerging Digital Technologies
The PhD Programme in Emerging Digital Technologies is a three-year programme which provides an exhaustive training path with structured teaching and supervised research activities
Phd in Translational Medicine
The mission of the PhD Programme in Translational Medicine (henceforth named Programme) is to educate and train post-graduate students with diverse academic backgrounds and highly motivated to pursue a career in experimental biomedicine and/or clinic
PhD in collaboration with other Universities
PHD in Transnational Governance
The course combines structured teaching with close supervision activities by a dedicated faculty. The duration of the programme and its grants is four years
PhD in Sustainable Development and Climate Change
The programme is organized in 6 curricula which share two common goals: to propose new sustainable models to address climate change, and to build a learning and research community able to promote innovative solutions to the problems of society
PhD in Artificial Intelligence
The Italian National PhD Program in Artificial Intelligence is made of 5 federated PhD courses that bring together 61 universities and research institutions
National PhD in Gender Studies
The National PhD in Gender Studies aims to train highly skilled experts in the field of Gender Studies, Feminist Studies, Queer Studies, Masculinity Studies, Disability Studies, Racism Studies, and Intersectional Studies
PhD in Scientific, Technological and Social Methods enabling Circular Economy
The aim of the PHD program, coordinated by the University of Padua, is to train researchers to offer innovative solutions to facilitate the transition from the linear production economy model to the circular economy model
PhD in Space Science and Technology – SST
The goal is to train researchers in science, engineering, technology and international relations in the space sector through the development of knowledge, skills and expertise in the research areas of interest of the participating universities
PhD in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience
Four curricula to study the complexity of the brain, from cellular mechanisms to cognitive, from computational models to relations with social sciences
PhD in Cybersecurity
The PhD in Cybersecurity aims at forming a new generation of scholars, and future decision makers, who can support and increase the resilience of citizens, public institutions, and businesses to cyber-attacks
Dottorato in analisi e controllo di strutture e opere d'arte infrastrutturali
Il corso è finalizzato e fornire competenze per l’esercizio di attività di ricerca qualificate e attività professionali di elevata innovatività sui temi di modellazione, monitoraggio e controllo di strutture e opere d’arte infrastrutturali