Admission 39th cycle

New call (Sept 2023): 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 30 October 2023 (1 pm), Central European Time.

Admission information (39th Cohort September 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 on: https://www.unipd.it/en/further-phd-scholarships-39cycle (Call opening: 29 Sept 2023; Deadline: 30 Oct 2023, at 1 pm, Central European 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. 3 fellowships will be available in this special autumn call 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 (only available lines for this call are the numbers: 54-56). 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).