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The PhD (PhD) is a level III course of study, which can be accessed only after the master's degree and by passing an entrance exam, announced annually; it has a duration of 3/4 years. The objective of a PhD course is the acquisition, through a specific research project, of a correct methodology for advanced scientific research, which can be exercised at universities, public bodies or private entities. 

With Ministerial Decree 117/2023 , 13,560,000 euros were awarded to the University of Padua for 50 % co-financing of 452 PhD scholarships . The decree provides that universities must identify partner companies willing to co-finance the remaining 50% of the scholarship to meet their research and innovation needs.

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WHAT
Co-financing of PhD scholarships for the 39th cycle (beginning 1 November 2023)
The list of PhD courses offered by the University of Padua is available online.
A co-financing of € 42,000 is requested for a PhD scholarship (three-year degree) 

WHO
For the purposes of these benefits, the following are considered "enterprises": any entity that carries out an economic activity, regardless of its legal status and its financing methods. 

HOW

A.  To learn who deals with the issues of interest within the University?
- it is possible to fill out the form to be contacted by the PhD Office

B.  Is there already an agreement with a lecturer of the University to start this collaboration?
- you can send the letter of intent containing the indication of the PhD course for which you want to activate a scholarship and the topic of interest, as well as the scientific contact person of the University of Padua with whom you are in contact: Template

FEATURES
According to DM 117/2023, PhD students awarded these scholarships are required to

  • Carry out a period abroad of at least 6 months, even non-consecutive
  • Carry out a period with the company of at least 6 months, even non-consecutive
  • Report on the activities carried out every six months through the appropriate portal
  • The issues must concern one of the NRRP areas , namely:
    1. Digitization, innovation, competitiveness, culture and tourism; 2. Green revolution and ecological transition; 3. Infrastructure and sustainable mobility; 4. Education and research; 5. Social, gender and territorial equity; 6. Health 

WHEN

  • The letter of intent must be sent by 15 June
  • The agreement will be signed by 30 August
  • The call for applications will be published from 12 July to 24 August
  • The start of the courses is scheduled for November 1st

Tax breaks for companies

Exemption from the payment of total social security contributions payable by employers, with the exclusion of premiums and contributions due to INAIL, up to a maximum amount of € 3,750 on an annual basis for each permanent employment of staff in possession of the title of PhD. Each company can apply for the benefit within the limit of two permanent positions for each funded PhD  scholarship - Legislative Decree no. 13 of 24 February 2023
Interministerial Decree no. 1456 of 19-10-2023

PhD Office

via Martiri della Libertà, 8 - 35137, Padua 
Postal address: PhD Office, via 8 Febbraio, 2 - 35122 Padua
Tel. 049 827 8978
phd@unipd.it
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Opening hours:
Monday: 10am-1pm, Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 3pm-4.30pm, Wednesday: 10am-1pm, Thursday: 10am-3pm, Friday: 10am-1pm 

Access to the counters in the offices is recommended upon reservation, by connecting to the https://web.unipd.it/prenotazionidottorato/ page and following the instructions on the screen.