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Open calls

The main call opens once a year, typically in the spring, for the full-time format. Additional calls are published throughout the year.

The PhD Program in Management Engineering (DRIG) offers advanced training and preparation for conducting scientific research in the areas of management, applied economics, and industrial engineering.

The program aims to train professionals capable of producing high-quality research at universities or research institutes and pursuing careers in manufacturing and service companies, regulatory authorities, and other national and international public entities.

Opportunities

  • Training in research methodologies and a multidisciplinary perspective with diverse theories and approaches.
  • Innovative study of problems using various analytical approaches.
  • Strong emphasis on research and scientific cooperation with academic institutions and major industrial companies.

Requirements

Italian and foreign citizens who hold a degree obtained under the regulations prior to D.M. 3.11.1999 n. 509, or a "Laurea Specialistica", or a Msc. degree, or an equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad, comparable in duration and content to the Italian title and previously recognized by the evaluation committees, are eligible to apply.

41th Cycle - Third additional call 2025

The third additional call 2025 provides for 19 PhD scholarships in Management Engineering.

The scholarships are tied to the execution of specific research themes.

The programme is scheduled to start on 1 February 2026


How to Apply

For more information, please visit the official call page

  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5263-4823]
    Research topic: INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS AND STRATEGIC AUTONOMY FOR GREEN TRANSITION. EXPERIENCES LEARNT FROM THE EV INDUSTRY IN CHINA
    bando aggiuntivo
    additional call
    tema / topics

  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5269-4826]
    Research topic: INVESTIGATING AND DESIGNING CRITICAL AI LITERACY INTERVENTIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. A DESIGN-ORIENTED APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING
    bando aggiuntivo
    additional call
    tema / topics

  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5271-4821]
    Research topic: BROWNFIELD OR GREENFIELD FOR PHA CAPACITY EXPANSION: A REAL OPTIONS AND STAGE-GATE APPROACH WITH LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
    bando aggiuntivo
    additional call
    tema / topics

  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5274-4818]
    Research topic: ANTICIPATING THE FUTURE OF PAYMENTS: STRATEGIC FORESIGHT AND SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELLING FOR POLICY AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT IN THE PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM
    bando aggiuntivo
    additional call
    tema / topics

41th Cycle - Second additional call 2025

The second additional call 2025 provides for 10 PhD scholarships in Management Engineering.

The scholarships are tied to the execution of specific research themes.

The programme is scheduled to start on 1 november 2025

Second call: Closed

41th Cycle - First additional call 2025 - Closed

The first additional call 2025 provides for 12 PhD scholarships in Management Engineering.

The scholarships are tied to the execution of specific research themes.

The programme is scheduled to start on 12 September 2025

First additional call: Closed