Research Methods in Science and Technology
Dottorato di Ricerca
Next Generation EU | PNRR
D.M. n. 118/M4/C1/I 4.1
D.M. n. 117/M4/C2/I 3.3
D.M. n. 118/M4/C1/I 3.4
Dipartimento di Scienze Pure e Applicate
A.Y. | Cycle | Venue |
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2023/2024 | XXXIX | Urbino |
Learning Objectives
Themes
The program meets the requirements of innovative PhD programs for its international and interdisciplinary dimensions, covering three research areas, in which students will have the opportunity to take part in national and international research projects:
- CHEMISTRY (area of Chemical Sciences, ERC sectors PE4, PE5, and LS7),
- EARTH SCIENCES (area of Earth Sciences, ERC sectors PE10),
- FORMAL MODELS, DATA ANALYSIS AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (areas of Mathematical and computer sciences, Industrial and information engineering, Physical sciences, Biological sciences, and Historical, philosophical and pedagogical sciences, ERC sectors PE1, PE2, PE6, PE9, LS8, SH4), this latter also covering big data management.
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Prospettive occupazionali
Objectives
The PhD program is designed to provide students with knowledge, competences, and skills needed to undertake research in science and technology with awareness, responsibility and method. To this purpose, the degree program provides the opportunity to: deepen ethical and methodological issues, develop critical sense, apply both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, experience the development, characterization, validation and usage of formal and computational models, improve scientific and technical writing skills, and confront the international scientific community.
Contents and structure of the course / Syllabus
Activities of PhD Students
The first year will be dedicated to courses, exams and other teaching and research activities in Urbino, in the context of the Renaissance city, included in the UNESCO World Heritage.
Courses with exams will be taught in English, and will be structured into teaching modules of 4 ECTS each, corresponding to 8 hour of lectures + project work and study. Exams (written tests and/or papers and/or oral examinations) will be taken right after each course. An additional session of exams is offered in september. Admission to the second year will depend on students’ achievement of a satisfactory score at final exams in each teaching module.
Seminars (with no exams) will address specific topics to provide additional opportunities of either deepening their main fields of interest or widening their research horizons.
Research projects are assigned at the beginning of the second year, which is mainly devoted to research.
PhD thesis will be completed during the third year, submitted and defended at the end of the last Academic Year.
Candidates are expected to spend a semester abroad.
Information about final examination
Course structure and research training
Training offer of the Ph.D. Programme in Research Methods in Science and Technology
First year
In the first year students are expected to:
- choose 4 common courses on methodological aspects, ethics, technical writing, and transversal skills for a total of 32 ECTS
- achieve compulsory area-specific courses for a total of 24 ECTS
- attend at least 4 2-hour seminars for a total fo 4 ECTS
Second year
Mainly devoted to research
- Definition of the Research Project Proposal
- Supervised research activity
- Participation to selected Doctoral courses, Seminars or Summer Schools
- Possible research experience abroad
Students are expected to present the results of their work at International workshops and conferences and to submit papers for publication in international journals.
In the second Year students are also expected to take a Scientific English course.for 5 ECTS
Third year
Mainly devoted to thesis preparation and publications
- Thesis development and completion
- Participation to selected Doctoral courses and Seminars
- Possible research experience abroad
Students are expected to present the results of their work at International workshops and conferences and to submit papers for publication in international journals.
Board of Lecturers
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Professional opportunities
The natural occupational outcome of the program is R&D in academic institutions, research centers, public administrations and companies. The level of expertise, awareness, maturity and experience acquired during the program allows PhDs to undertake careers entailing coordination and decision making skills and responsibility.
How to apply for the Ph.D. Programme in Research Methods in Science and Technology
- Admission
- Course with limited number of positions
- Admission deadline
- Applications due by 29/06/2023
- Useful information
Attention: Applications must be submitted exclusively online no later than 11.00 pm (Italian time) on June 29, 2023. It is recommended to carefully read the Call for applications, including Annex A, to verify the admission requirements and the required documentation.
The Call for applications can be consulted on "DOCUMENTAZIONE AMMINISTRATIVA " or on "DOCUMENTAZIONE UTILE ".
A guide for completing the application form is also available in the same folder.
Information on teaching and research activities
- Organizzazione
The board of lecturers is coordinated by Prof. Alessandro Bogliolo
- Contacts
- Alessandro Bogliolo
- +39 0722 304410 remest@uniurb.it
Administrative contacts
- Secretary’s Office
- Ufficio Dottorati - Post laurea - Esami di Stato
- Via Veterani, 36 - Urbino
- Office hours
- Monday - Friday from 9.30 am to 13pm
- Contacts
- Tel. +39 0722 304632 / +39 0722 304646 / +39 0722 304638 dottorato@uniurb.it