Each academic year, the Pavia Graduate Program provides a certain number of research scholarships (gross amount € 15’343,28 per year: value year 2020) to the students admitted to the PhD Program; for the 2020-2021 Academic Year, 10 positions with 8 scholarships have been attributed. The selection process for scholarships is competitive, and to qualify applicants must submit:
- A transcript providing an official copy of their academic record;
- A letter of recommendation written by faculty who have had direct contact with the applicant;
- An admission essay in which the applicant discusses the research topic of his or her interest.
These documents must, in the judgement of the admission committee, meet the standards of a solid application story. Upon successful completion of this step, the preparation of the applicants are evaluated in an oral examination by the admission committee. The purpose of the exam is to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of basic physics and to assess the student’s analytic ability, creativity, and potential for successful completion of the Ph.D. program in Physics. A skype interview can be arranged for foreign students, (non-resident), wishing to apply to the selection process. Under special circumstances a skype interview can be arranged also for Italian students. The interview is conducted by the admission committee.
The application call is usually published mid-May with a deadline after mid-June. For any further information on the application procedure, please contact concorso-dottorati@unipv.it or Dr. Virginie Gallati virginie.gallati@unipv.it.
Accommodation and Graduate Housing
The Accommodation Office of the University of Pavia holds a large database of privately owned accommodation in and around Pavia City Centre. These lists are available to graduate students and our staff will offer everything you’ll need to evaluate graduate residences and apply for the housing that most feels like home to you.