There will be an extra call for PhD entrance exam with deadline for application from the 21st of October to the 21st of November (1 pm), with the oral exam approximately within the following period: 2-16 December 2024. Only research-bonded fellowships on PIs’ grants (borse a tema vincolato) and positions without fellowships will be advertised in this call (only research lines 52-56; details available here). Please check the PhD webpage for details on the upcoming call during the next weeks. Candidates should have obtained a master degree by December 2024.
The instructions will remain the same as in the previous calls (below).
Research Project Form: Project Form (word), Project form (PDF)
CV Form: CV form (word), CV form (PDF)
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Expired call – Instructions for the entrance exam:
Prospective PhD students may apply for the new PhD entrance Exam by following the call instructions and the information provided below. The new call will remain open until 13 May 2024 (1 pm, CEST).
Admission information (40th Cohort call, PhD in Neuroscience) for prospective PhD students:
Information concerning the current call for admission to our PhD Course in Neuroscience (Cohort 40th) will be available on this page and also here (Call opening: 9 April 2024; Deadline: 13 May 2024, at 1 pm, Central European Summer Time).
Please note that there will be a general procedure for Unipd and a sub-part of the call specific for the PhD in Neuroscience. Some research-bounded fellowships will be available in this call for the PhD in Neuroscience.
During the submission process for the entrance exam, candidates will be requested to write a short research project (the form can be downloaded below). This project should be generally compatible with some Research Lines within the Padova Neuroscience Center. The application process will also involve other requirements (e.g., submission of the CV according to the form provided below, motivation letter and recommendation letters). Please read all the documents and instructions concerning the Entrance Exam call procedures very carefully, as failing to fulfill all the requirements may result in the automatic exclusion from the competition.
If you have further questions, have a look at our FAQ and technical instructions.
Research Project Form: Project Form (word), Project form (PDF)
CV Form: CV form (word), CV form (PDF)
If, for any reason, you are not able to download any relevant document, or you have any doubt about the application procedure, please drop an email to phd DOT pnc AT unipd DOT it (DOT and AT to be changed with the corresponding symbols).
Outcome of the evaluation of PhD Candidates’ qualifications and schedule of the interviews (cohort 40, 2024)
Complete evaluation of the candidates’ qualifications
Only candidates who scored above the threshold (35/50, corresponding to 7/10) can take the oral exam and they are listed here. In order to open the file, candidates should use the password they received during the application process.
Interview schedule and instructions (both for in person and online meeting) (NO PPT PRESENTATION, JUST ORAL INTERVIEW). Updated interview schedule: here.
Link Zoom for online interviews: https://unipd.zoom.us/j/87279409068
Evaluation of the oral exam. In order to open the file, candidates should use the password they received during the application process.
Previous calls:
Autumn Call, cohort 39: Deadline already Expired
Outcome of the evaluation of PhD Candidates’ qualifications and schedule of the interviews (39th Cohort September call)
Only candidates who scored above the threshold (35/50, corresponding to 7/10) can take the oral exam and they are listed here. In order to open the file, candidates should use the password they received during the application process.
Interview schedule and instructions (both for in-person and online meeting) (NO PPT PRESENTATION, JUST ORAL INTERVIEW)
Evaluation of the oral exam. In order to open the file, candidates should use the password they received during the application process.
Spring Call, cohort 39: Deadline already Expired
Please see below for the results of the evaluation of PhD candidates’ qualifications.
Instructions for the entrance exam (Deadline already Expired):
Prospective PhD students may apply for the new PhD entrance Exam by following the call instructions and the information provided below. The new call will remain open from the 9th of May to the 7th of June 2023 (1 pm CET)
Admission information (39th Cohort call, PhD in Neuroscience) for prospective PhD students:
Information concerning the current call for admission to our PhD Course in Neuroscience (Cohort 39th) will be available on this page and also here (Call opening: 9th of May 2023; Deadline: 7th of June 2023, at 1 pm, CET). Please have a glance at the Flyer presenting our PhD in Neuroscience.
Please note that there will be a general procedure for Unipd and a sub-part of the call specific for the PhD in Neuroscience. About 13 fellowships will be available this year for the PhD in Neuroscience.
During the submission process for the entrance exam, candidates will be requested to write a short research project (a form can be downloaded below). This project should be generally compatible with some Research Lines within the Padova Neuroscience Center. The application process will also involve other requirements (e.g., submission of the CV according to the form provided below, motivation letter and recommendation letters). Please read all the documents and instructions concerning the Entrance Exam call procedures very carefully, as failing to fulfill all the requirements may result in the automatic exclusion from the competition.
Please have a look at our FAQ and technical instructions from previous years.
Research Project Form: Project Form (word)
CV Form: CV form (word)
If, for any reason, you are not able to download any relevant document, or you have any doubt about the application procedure, please drop an email to phd DOT pnc AT unipd DOT it (DOT and AT to be changed with the corresponding symbols).
Outcome of the evaluation of PhD Candidates’ qualifications and schedule of the interviews (cohort 39, 2023)
Complete evaluation of the candidates’ qualifications
Only candidates who scored above the threshold (35/50, corresponding to 7/10) can take the oral exam and they are listed here. In order to open the file, candidates should use the password they received during the application process.
Interview schedule and instructions (both for in-person and online meeting) (NO PPT PRESENTATION, JUST ORAL INTERVIEW)
Call for accommodation (for the selected PhD students): https://www.unipd.it/en/accommodation-places-casa-assistente-prof-virgilio-ducceschi
Evaluation of the oral exam. In order to open the file, candidates should use the password they received during the application process.