PhD program in Agri-food science, technology and biotechnology
Life

XL cycle - a.y. 2024/2025

Scientific areas

Admission requirements

Italian second cycle master's degree (Laurea Magistrale, under D.M. 270/04 or Laurea Specialistica, under D.M. 509/99) or Italian degree obtained prior to D.M. 509/99 (the previous Italian regulations) or Second cycle Master's degree obtained abroad and recognized as suitable for the admission to doctoral program.
More information available in the Call.

Description

The UNIgreen Joint PhD Programme in Agri-Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology aims to provide doctoral students with advanced training in the sectors of agri-food science, technology and biotechnology, with particular attention to sustainable aspects in support of the Green Transition, with the ultimate objective of empowering PhDs with a solid basic and applied preparation in the agri-food sector.

The research topics of this PhD course mainly focus on:

- Agricultural sector: Various aspects of plant and animal production, with particular attention to the techniques of cultivation, of breeding, of diseases and pest management, paying utmost attention to the environment, to the consumer, to the needs of the agri-food industry, to the biological properties of active ingredients and to product quality. Molecular genetics, a powerful innovative means for the selection of varieties able to respond to these needs, completes the skills.
- Food sector: Process and product innovation, through the integrated use of food technologies, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, univariate and multivariate techniques for product and process monitoring and optimisation, quality assessment of raw materials and evaluation of their attitude to transformation, innovative technologies and materials in food packaging, as well as aspects of human nutrition, also concerning the role of the gut microbiota and its impact on health.
- Inter- and multi-disciplinary courses on innovative technologies, on sustainable strategies and approaches, as well as on bioeconomy, innovation, management and data analysis will reinforce crosswise skills which are more and more requested for highly qualified professionals.
prospective students who already have a Master’s degree and want to acquire advanced training in the fields of agri-food science, technology and biotechnology with a special emphasis on sustainable aspects supporting the Green Transition.

It is, therefore, aimed at training experts with in-depth knowledge and skills in the agricultural and food fields, who will be able to:

- Independently develop research in their areas of specialisation.
- Communicate the results achieved by their research activities through the drafting of scientific publications in international journals and oral presentations.
- Plan and present research projects at national and international level.
- Transfer the research results to public and private companies in the agri-food sector.

The PhD title will be jointly awarded by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy), the University of Almeria (Spain), the Agricultural University of Plovdiv (Bulgaria), the Agricultural University of Iceland (Iceland), and the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (Portugal).

Futrher informations on the official website: https://unigreen-alliance.eu/education/unigreen-phd-programme/

Duration

Three years (01/11/2024 - 31/10/2027)

Venue

The course venue is in Reggio Emilia.

Announcement

» Call for admission and changes

» Selection committees

» Final ranking

Based on a rigorous selection process, applications are processed normally once a year. The admissions will be open in June or July 2024 (please refer to the Calls).

More documentation

How to apply for the PhD Programmes (pdf)

How to apply for the Italian National PhD Program in Religious Studies (pdf)

Please complete the application form and submit it electronically following the application guide. A non-returnable administrative fee of 25 € will be charged. The decision on admission as well as on financial support is published on the web.

PhD Certificates and Self-certifications

PhD original diploma (Parchment)

Contact office

For further information please contact:
PhD Office
via Università, 4 - 41121 Modena
e-mail: segr.dottorati@unimore.it
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