PhD Office Unipd

🤯 Academic pressure, procrastination, impostor syndrome, work-life balance, and relationships with supervisor: the PhD journey can be very demanding and stressful 🫂 The good news? You are not alone 🆘 Join a free 8-week support group led by a clinical psychologist 🪷 You'll find a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can talk honestly and in complete confidentiality 📩 Info and registration at psychological.assistance.scup@unipd.it

🔔 Last call! Applications for our 42nd PhD Cycle are closing soon 📬 Deadline: May 20th at 1 pm ⚡ If you've been thinking about it - now is the time to take the leap! 👉🏼 Don't wait, apply here

🤝🏻 Would you like to help prospective international PhD students during their first year at Unipd? 👥 The new call to become a Tutor Buddy is now open! ❗We are looking for 9 buddies + 1 coordinating tutor, among students currently enrolled in a PhD programme 💸 The activity is remunerated and compatible with your studies ⏰ The deadline is May 25th ➡️ All information is available here

📯 New Unipd initiative entirely dedicated to support PhDs at risk ❤️‍🩹 We have just published a new call for admission for the 42nd PhD cycle, for students in situations of risk or vulnerability due to conflicts, persecution, human rights violations, or political instability 🌞 Thanks to the support of Fondazione Cariparo, 3 three-year scholarships + dedicated support services are available 📌 Deadline: June 5th at 1 pm ➡️ More info and how to apply here

🚀 Are you ready to take your research to the next level? We have just released two calls for admission to the 42nd PhD Cycle 🪩 Don't miss this opportunity to join one of Italy's most prestigious and historic universities and become part of a vibrant international research community 📬 Deadline: May 20th at 1 pm 👉🏼 Apply now and start your academic journey with us!

📌 The course Research Valorization and Patent Protection will be held on May 26th and 28th ❗ Registration open until May 15th 📝 List of selected students published from May 20th 🌟 Attendance allows to acquire 1 CFU ➡️ All info on the dedicated webpage or by writing to phd@unipd.it

🌍 A new call for Erasmus+ Short mobility PhD KA131 in European countries is open 🧳 You can carry out up to 2 stays in the period 15 May 2026 - 31 July 2027 💻 Besides physical mobility periods from 5 to 30 days you can also add a virtual component ➡️ Join the zoom info meeting planned for 14 April at 2pm or navigate the dedicated webpage, and get ready to apply!

💫 Another exciting, well-paid opportunity offered by the Europaeum! 🧑🏽‍🏫 The network is recruiting new Teaching Fellows to assist with the delivery of the Future Leaders of Europe / Europaeum Scholars’ Programme 📚 Do you have a background in the Humanities or Social Sciences? 🎓 Have you earned a PhD within the last 7 years? 🫵🏻 This call is made just for you! ➡️ First modules will be held in Oxford (July 13th-18th) and Brussels (September 7th-12th) ➡️ Subsequent modules may be scheduled in Budapest, Geneva, Luxembourg, and Helsinki/Lammi 💰 Travel, accommodation, and food expenses will be covered 📝 Full details and how to apply here ❗Deadline April 24th

📌The CLA offers the opportunity to enrol in a 30-hour fee-based Italian course 📚 Proposed levels: A2.2, B1.2, B2.1 🗓️ Lessons will be delivered in person from May to June (8 weeks) 📝 Registration is open until April 6th 🚨Classes can only be activated once a minimum number of participants has been reached ➡️For more information visit the dedicated webpage or write to didattica.cla@unipd.it

📌A new course is available: "The services of the University of Padua: Library System to support academic publication and Open Science" 🗓 It will be held on May 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at Fiore di Botta ❗️Registration open until April 23rd 📝 List of selected students published from April 24th 🌟 Attendance allows to acquire 2 CFU ➡️ All info on the dedicated webpage or by writing to phd@unipd.it

🇮🇹 Free of charge preparation path for the Italian as a Foreign Language Certification - CILS! 📝 Registration for the exam session of June 16th is open until April 26th 🏅Levels from B1 to C2 👉🏼 More info and application form available on the dedicated CLA webpage

🏆 Congratulations to Chiara Mascitelli for winning the University final of the Three Minute Thesis Competition! 🎤 The presentation, conducted in English in just three minutes and using a single slide, was voted the best by both the technical and public judging panels 🇪🇸 The final competition will be held in Granada on June 18th 🤞🏻 Let's hope Chiara will be selected to represent our University 👏🏽 To all the participants of this edition: well done guys!

🇪🇺 Deadline extended to March 27th for the Future Leaders of Europe: Europaeum Scholars’ Programme 🙌🏻 Take advantage of this unique opportunity to be part of a network of some of the brightest people of your generation 🌍 Seven one-week modules in Brussels, Budapest, Geneva, Helsinki, Lammi, Luxembourg, and Oxford 🗓️ From July 2026 to October 2027 💰 All costs are covered 👩🏾‍💻 Want to apply? Visit the Europaeum website

🇿🇦 Opportunity to carry out a short term doctoral mobility at Stellenbosch University! ✈️ The Erasmus+ Call for Application KA171 promoted by Venice International University is open 📬 Applications by March 31st 🔎 All information here or by emailing erasmus@univiu.org

🔬 Are you thinking about pursuing a PhD at Unipd? 🔥 Our offering includes over 40 programmes, covering hundreds of research topics 🔜 The call for admission for the 2026/2027 academic year will be published in mid April It's time to think about your proposal! 📝

🤩 Discover the upcoming opportunities within the Europaeum Network, the 'university without walls' Unipd belongs to! 👉🏼 Europaeum Scholars’ Programme 📍July 2026-Oct 2027 | Brussels, Budapest, Geneva, Helsinki, Lammi, Luxembourg, Oxford ⏳ Apply by 15 March❗ 👉🏼 UCP Estoril Political Forum 📍1-3 June | Estoril, Portugal ⏳ Applications close on 30 March 👉🏼 Europaeum Summer School on Creativity and Innovation 📍7-9 July | Jagiellonian University of Kraków ⏳ Deadline 6 April 👉🏼 Europaeum Leadership Challenge 📍 18-19 May | Freie Universität of Berlin ⏳ Applications by 7 April to phd@unipd.it

🔊 La finale della 3-Minute-Thesis Competition si avvicina 📌 @ candidat@ devono presentare il proprio progetto di ricerca in 3 minuti, con una sola slide 🗣️ L'obiettivo è dimostrare capacità di sintesi e di comunicazione ❗️ Per partecipare iscriversi qui 🗓️ Vi aspettiamo il 18 marzo dalle 16 alle 19:30 presso l'Orto Botanico ➡️ Per maggiori informazioni consultate la pagina dedicata o scrivete a phd@unipd.it 🔊 The final of the 3-Minute-Thesis Competition is approaching 📌 Candidates will present their research project in just three minutes using only one slide 🗣️ The aim is to show the ability to summarize and communicate ❗️ Registration is available here 🗓️ We look forward to seeing you on March 18th from 4 to 7:30 pm at the Botanical Garden ➡️ For more information visit the dedicated website or write to phd@unipd.it

📝 L’Associazione Alumni dell’Università di Padova e la casa editrice CLEUP promuovono il Premio letterario “Scritti al Bo – Oltre il sapere” 📚 Saranno selezionati i migliori 15 racconti inediti e tre saranno premiati 📌 Il premio sollecita narrazioni capaci di esplorare il valore dei diritti, dell’equità, della pace e della responsabilità sociale 🚨 Scadenza: 30 Aprile 2026 ➡️ Maggiori informazioni nella pagina dedicata o scrivendo a alumni@unipd.it 📝 The University of Padua Alumni Association and the CLEUP publishing house are promoting the “Writings at the Bo – Beyond Knowledge” Literary Award 📚 The 15 best stories will be selected and three will be awarded 📌 The award calls for narratives capable of exploring the value of rights, equity, peace and social responsibility 🚨 Deadline: April 30th, 2026 ➡️ More information on the dedicated webpage or by writing to alumni@unipd.it

📌 Vi invitiamo a partecipare al corso "Standardizzazione e sistemi di gestione: principi e strumenti per la qualità" 🗓️ Si terrà nei giorni 8, 15, 22, 29 aprile e il 6 maggio presso il Fiore di Botta (aula 1C) ❗Iscrizioni aperte fino al 13 marzo 📝 Lista selezionat@ a partire dal 16 marzo 🌟 La partecipazione consente di acquisire 2 CFU ➡️ Tutte le info nella pagina dedicata o scrivendo a phd@unipd.it 📌 We invite you to participate to the course "Standardization and Management Systems: Principles and Tools for Quality" 🗓️ It will be held on April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and on May 6th at Fiore di Botta (room 1C) ❗Registration open until March 13th 📝 List of selected students published from March 16th 🌟 Attendance allows to acquire 2 CFU ➡️ All info on the dedicated webpage or by writing to phd@unipd.it

📌 Unipd organizza la 10^ edizione della MSCA MaRaThoN - Master your Research and Training Needs 🔝 Questo corso di formazione intensivo è rivolto a chi è in possesso di un dottorato e intende presentare un progetto MSCA - Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 in collaborazione con l'Ateneo 🗓️ L'iniziativa si svolgerà in presenza (con copertura delle spese di viaggio e alloggio!) dal 20 al 22 maggio 🔥 50 posti disponibili ⏳ Scadenza per l'invio delle domande: 9 marzo ➡️ Maggiori info qui o via email a mariecurie.marathon@unipd.it 📌 Unipd organizes the 10th edition of the MSCA MaRaThoN - Master your Research and Training Needs 🔝This intensive training programme is addressed to PhDs willing to submit a MSCA - Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 project with Unipd as their Host Institution 🗓️ The course will be held in presence (with travel and accommodation costs covered!) from May 20th to 22nd 🔥 50 places available ⏳ Application deadline: March 9th ➡️ More info here or by email at mariecurie.marathon@unipd.it