National Doctoral Programmes ~ UNIPI

Artificial Intelligence – Administrative seat: University of Pisa

Coordinator: Prof. Salvatore Ruggieri
Administrative seat: Department of Computer Science, University of Pisa
Email: salvatore.ruggieri@unipi.it

PhD-AI.it is a national programme for research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence. It is part of a network of five thematic PhD programmes focused on health, agrifood, public administration, industry and society.

The AI for Society area explores complex social phenomena through AI and Data Science, integrating the social and economic sciences. Key topics include: Explainable AI, AI for Social Good, Human-Centred AI, with a strong focus on ethical values and sustainability.

Main objectives:

To train researchers with advanced expertise in AI
To promote mobility and interdisciplinarity
To strengthen the Italian research network in AI

Scientific-disciplinary areas: Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Law, Economics, Physics, Business Organisation.

https://phd-ai-society.di.unipi.it/

2025/2026 PhD Call – Deadline 18 July 2025

Peace Studies – Administrative seat: Sapienza University of Rome

Coordinator: Prof. Alessandro Saggioro
Administrative seat: Department of History, Anthropology, Religions, Art, Performing Arts – Sapienza University of Rome
Email: phdpeacestudies.saras@uniroma1.it

Description and objectives

The National PhD Programme in Peace Studies is the first doctoral programme in Italy dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of conflict and peace. Promoted by the Network of Italian Universities for Peace (RUniPace, CRUI), it aims to develop advanced skills for the analysis, prevention and management of conflicts. Inspired by the principles of the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda, the programme trains researchers and professionals for academic, institutional and international sectors, contributing to the construction of more peaceful and sustainable societies.

Here is the link to the admission Call for the PhD Programme in Peace Studies, 41st cycle – Academic year 2025/2026.

For further information, visit the website.

Gender Studies – Administrative seat: University of Bari

Coordinator: Università degli studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”

Participating universities: Various Italian universities and research institutions

Description and objectives:

The National PhD Programme in Gender Studies aims to train highly qualified experts through an advanced educational pathway in the fields of Gender Studies, Feminist Studies, Queer Studies, Masculinity Studies, Disability Studies, Racism Studies, and Intersectional Studies. The programme prepares researchers capable of analysing, through an interdisciplinary approach, power dynamics based on gender and sexual orientation—and, from an intersectional perspective, on ethnicity, social class, disability, religion, caste, age, nationality, species, and other identity categories that intersect on multiple, often simultaneous, levels—shaping the processes through which social identities are formed.

Admission and information: For details on applications and the programme, please visit the official website.

Innovation in the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Epidemic and Pandemic Risk Infections – Administrative seat: University of Siena

National PhD Programme – Accreditation pending

https://www.dbm.unisi.it/it/didattica/post-laurea/dottorati/innovazione-nella-diagnosi-prevenzione-e-terapia-delle-infezioni

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