PHD PROGRAMME TABLE
Call for applications for the admission to the PhD programmes (41 st cycle) - A.Y. 2025/2026
First round
PROGRAMME’S NAME MATHEMATICS
DURATION 3 years
PROGRAMME START DATE 01/11/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY)
LANGUAGES Italian, English
COORDINATOR Prof. Giovanni Mongardi (
[email protected])
PhD POSITIONS 6
ADMISSION PROCEDURE Qualifications evaluation
Oral examination
Available Positions and Scholarships
Pos. n. Financial Support Description
1 PhD Scholarship Totally funded by the University of Bologna general budget
2 PhD Scholarship Totally funded by the University of Bologna general budget
3 PhD Scholarship Totally funded by the University of Bologna general budget
4 PhD Scholarship Totally funded by the University of Bologna general budget
5 PhD Scholarship Totally funded by the University of Bologna general budget
6 PhD Scholarship Funded by the University of Bologna general budget and by the Department of
Mathematics
The yearly gross amount of the scholarships awarded for the PhD Programme in “Mathematics” is €16,243.
All winners of PhD positions must fulfil the study and research obligations decided by the Academic Board, as well as
the obligations set out in the relevant regulations, in the call for applications, in the funding schemes and in any
agreements relating to specific positions.
Admission Exams
DATE AND TIME RESULTS
Qualifications Applicants’ participation is not required Available from 28/04/2025
evaluation
Oral examination Date: starting from 05/05/2025 – 9.00 a.m. CEST Available from 14/05/2025
Place: In presence, Aula Seminario II, Department of
Mathematics, Piazza di Porta San Donato 5, Bologna.
Remotely, using Microsoft Teams
The results of the qualifications evaluation, as well as the oral examination detailed schedule, shall be available on the
webpage Studenti Online (select “requests in progress” > “see detail” and open the .pdf file at the bottom of the page).
No personal written communication will be sent to applicants concerning the examinations results.
SETTORE DOTTORATO DI RICERCA 1
Via Irnerio 49 | 40126 Bologna | Italia | Tel. + 39 051 2094620 |
[email protected] Required and Supporting Documents to be attached to the application
Only documents in Italian or English will be considered valid and will be assessed by the Admission Board. Identity
documents and diplomas/degree certificates issued in a language other than Italian or English must be accompanied by
an official translation. The translation must be carried out by an authorized body or by the awarding university.
Only qualifications obtained in the last 5 years will be taken into account, with the exception of university degrees. The
Admission Board will assess the relevance of the supporting documents to the PhD programme.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Identity document Valid identity document with photo (i.e. identity card, passport)
Curriculum Vitae The Curriculum Vitae must be prepared using the Curriculum Vitae form which can be
downloaded in .docx format from the University website (select the PhD Programme → “More
information”, then check “Notices” at the bottom of the page) – 3 pages max. The Curriculum
Vitae must contain all the experience that the candidate wishes to submit for evaluation. Any
experience that can be assessed but is not included in the Curriculum Vitae will not be
considered.
Degrees Documents attesting the awarding of the first and second cycle degrees, the exams taken and
the marks obtained (see Art. 3 of the Call for Applications)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Thesis abstract Extended abstract of the second cycle degree thesis (2 to 5 pages, in Italian or in English).
Graduands applicants may submit an extended abstract of the draft of their thesis.
Reference letter/s No more than 2 reference letters signed by Italian and international academics and
professionals in the research field, which do not form part of the Admission Board, attesting
the suitability of the applicant and his/her interest in the scientific research. Letters shall be
uploaded following the procedure on Studenti Online, detailed in the Call for Applications (Art.
3.2).
Personal The statement should include the reasons why the applicant wishes to join the PhD
Statement programme and the relevant experience and research interests that make the applicant
suitable for the specific PhD programme making explicit reference to Professors of the
Department with whom the candidate intends to collaborate, and reference to corresponding
scientific fields (max. 1 page).
Other documents The following items will only be assessed if they are included in the Curriculum Vitae, which
must be submitted in the format described above:
- Postgraduate vocational programmes and/or specialisation programmes relevant to the
PhD Programme
- Research activity of any kind - whether basic, applied, translational, etc. - carried out in any
capacity, including when covered by research grants, and as a staff member of research
projects
- Periods of study abroad, completed by applicants outside their countries of origin (e.g.
Erasmus programme or other similar mobility programmes)
- Other qualifications attesting the suitability of the applicants (scholarships, prizes, etc.)
Evaluation criteria*
Scores will be expressed in points out of 100, as follows.
1. Qualifications evaluation
Minimum score for admission to the oral examination: 30 points, Maximum score: 50 points
Final marks of both the first and second cycle (Bachelor’s and Master’s) degrees and Weighted 10 points max
Average Marks
Curriculum Vitae, overall training and learning activities and other evaluable documents 10 points max
Extended thesis abstract 13 points max
Reference letter/s 10 points max
Personal statement 7 points max
SETTORE DOTTORATO DI RICERCA 2
Via Irnerio 49 | 40126 Bologna | Italia | Tel. + 39 051 2094620 |
[email protected] 2. Oral examination
Minimum score for eligibility: 30 points, Maximum score 50 points
English language proficiency 2 points max
General knowledge of the PhD programme’s main research topics and of the research topics linked 48 points max
to the available PhD positions
Oral examination aims to assess the suitability of the applicant for scientific research as well as the general knowledge
of the PhD programme’s main research topics and of the research topics linked to the available PhD positions. During
the oral examination, the applicant’s English proficiency shall be assessed, as at least part of the interview will be
carried out in English.
The oral examination is carried out in Italian or English.
* Possible further evaluation criteria will be available on the University website, selecting the relevant PhD Programme
> “More information”.
SETTORE DOTTORATO DI RICERCA 3
Via Irnerio 49 | 40126 Bologna | Italia | Tel. + 39 051 2094620 |
[email protected]