Summary
The innovative PhD programme in Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing at the University of Ferrara, Italy, is an interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international doctoral program. It aims to train researchers to understand, manage, and enhance environmental sustainability in relation to the wellbeing of living organisms. The program emphasizes integrated methodologies, drawing from humanities, social sciences, economics, law, architecture, urban planning, engineering, and life, chemical, and biomedical sciences. This three-year program prepares graduates for diverse careers in national and international institutions, industries, research centers, and non-profit organizations focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
Designation
PhD Candidate in Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing
Location
- University of Ferrara, Italy (Head office: Ferrara)
- Study abroad: At least 6 months over the 3-year PhD programme.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Duration: 3 years
- Admission: Academic qualifications and interview
- Final Ph.D. title: Ph.D. in Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing
Scholarship Description
This PhD program offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary training experience. The curriculum is designed to equip researchers with integrated methodologies to address environmental sustainability and wellbeing challenges. The training is built upon the synergy of four macro-areas: The Humanities and the Social Sciences; Economics and Law; Architecture, Urban Planning and Engineering; and Life, Chemical and Biomedical Sciences. Students will engage in specific research projects guided by two supervisors from different macro-areas and participate in intensive seminars, workshops, and lectures featuring national and international scholars. The program also includes a module on multimedia communication skills. While the source does not explicitly mention a scholarship amount, PhD programs in Italy often include a stipend for admitted candidates. Applicants should check the official admission call for detailed financial information.
Research Areas
The interdisciplinary framework requires each research project to connect at least two of the following macro-areas:
- The Humanities and the Social Sciences: Ecological Humanities, Ecocriticism, Ecolinguistics, cultural heritage management, urban metabolism, waste prevention, inequality and energy transition, participatory modelling, social/educational theatre, pedagogical/psychosocial programs for environmental sustainability and healthy lifestyles (including disabilities).
- Economics and Law: Green, circular, and sharing economy (applied to productive systems, labor market, smart mobility, green energy/finance), green and digital transformation, green policy evaluation, climate change, environmental law, intellectual property rights, agricultural law.
- Architecture, Urban Planning and Engineering: Energy systems and machines, resilience and transition, GIScience, climate-proof planning, renewable energy, energy/environmental management of houses, cities, and industries, sustainable architecture, urban regeneration, smart and circular cities.
- Life, Chemical and Biomedical Sciences: Ecological and genetic diversity, evolutionary potential of species, assessment/monitoring/mitigation of anthropogenic activities and climate change effects, toxic substances, plastic adaptation of human organisms to health stages, environmental analytical chemistry, atmospheric particulate matter characterization, exercise physiology, health promotion, disease prevention.
How to Apply
Admission to the PhD program is based on academic qualifications and an interview. Prospective candidates should refer to the official University of Ferrara PhD admission call for detailed application procedures, required documents, and specific deadlines. The application process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, a CV, a research proposal, and letters of recommendation, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
Apply Link
For the official admission call and application details, please visit the University of Ferrara website or the dedicated PhD program page:
https://www.unife.it/studenti/dottorato/it/corsi/riforma/environmental-sustainability-and-wellbeing
