NRRP Projects – PhD programmes for digital and environmental transition, Public Administration, cultural heritage and NRRP research
The University of Bologna’s contribution to NRRP investments “Extension of the number of PhD programmes and innovative PhD programmes for Public Administration and cultural heritage” (M4C1 – Investment 4.1) and “Advanced university education and skills – Support to PhD programmes for digital and environmental transition” (M4C1 – Investment 3.4).
The number of PhD degrees currently awarded in Italy is among the lowest in the EU and has steadily decreased over the last few years (approximately 40% in ten years from 2008 to 2019). In Italy, only 1 in 1,000 people in the 25-34 age group completes a PhD programme each year, compared to an EU average of 1.5 (2.1 in Germany).
The measure covered by investment 4.1 aims to bridge the numerical and age gaps with the main European partners and combat brain drain. For these purposes, the project intends to raise the number of PhD positions by 3,600 starting from 2021, by opening three cycles that will award 1,200 scholarships each.
The measure covered by investment 3.4 funds other 500 3-year scholarships to support PhD programmes in digital and environmental transition.
The University of Bologna’s contribution
38th cycle PhD programmes
Pursuant to Ministerial Decree 351/2022 the MUR granted 87 PhD scholarships to the University of Bologna for PhD programmes of the 38th cycle (2022/23 a.y.), as follows:
- 41 dedicated to public administration
- 6 dedicated to cultural heritage
- 2 dedicated to digital and environmental transition
- 38 dedicated to NRRP research in general
82 scholarships have been awarded, i.e. 94% of those granted, as follows:
- 12 scholarships to national PhD programmes in which the University of Bologna participates;
- 70 scholarships to departments of the University of Bologna.
These scholarships are co-funded under the NRRP for €60,000 each.
39th cycle PhD programmes (2023 Decree)
Pursuant to Ministerial Decree 118/2023 the MUR granted 188 PhD scholarships to the University of Bologna for PhD programmes of the 39th cycle (2023/24 a.y.), as follows:
- 90 dedicated to public administration
- 14 dedicated to cultural heritage
- 15 dedicated to digital and environmental transition
- 95 dedicated to NRRP research in general
19 of these scholarships are intended for national PhD programmes.
These scholarships are co-funded under the NRRP for €60,000 each.
The call for applications for PhD programmes of the 39th cycle (2023/24 academic year) will be published by the University in May 2023.
Recognition act of the University of Bologna [.pdf 1305 KB] for PhD scholarships awarded within the framework of the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) - Mission 4, Component 1, Investment 3.4 - 38th and 39th cycles.
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