You will be introduced to specific research areas of both faculties and will have the opportunity to participate in innovative research projects. You will benefit from a powerful combined set of resources, including libraries, datasets, laboratories, and facilities to conduct relevant, international research. The international academic staff of both partner universities offers a wide range of research opportunities. 

The following dedicated services are designed to support students in their academic journey and career development:

Opportunities for PhD students

Doctoral students at the University of Trento have the opportunity to take advantage of several benefits and services.

Research budget for PhD students and scholarship increase for study periods abroad

A dedicated research budget is available to support doctoral students in conducting their projects, attending conferences, and accessing essential resources to advance their studies. For further information, please contact phd.dem@unitn.it.

Students travelling abroad for a study period can request a 50% supplement to their scholarship amount. Further information available here.

Spaces for PhD students

Doctoral students have access to dedicated spaces, including study rooms, labs, and collaborative areas, designed to foster research, learning, and teamwork. These are located at the Department of Economics and Management.

Software and Databases

Specialized software such as Stata, MATLAB, R, and Python, along with databases like REFINITIV, are provided to support research activities. A tutoring service is also available for data processing, and specific courses on using these tools are organized.