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1 University of Area Didattica Ufficio Alta Formazione Decree no of 04/11/2011 Ref. no Year 2011 Title III Class 6 Classification III/6.9 THE RECTOR Having considered Having considered the Statute of the University of, published on the Italian Official Gazzette no. 39 of 16 February 1995, and following amendments; art. 4 of Law no. 210 of 3 July 1998, providing that Universities are entitled to implement internal regulation for the management of doctoral courses; Having considered M.D. no. 224 of 30 April 1999, published on the Italian Official Gazzette no 162 of 13 July 1999; Having considered M.D. no. 509 of 3 November 1999, on the universities freedom to manage their teaching activities; Having considered Law no. 240 of 30 December 2010; Having considered Having considered Having considered Having considered Having considered Having considered the resolutions of the Academic Senate and the Board of Directors, published on 13/06/2007 and 19/06/2007, with regard to university fees; M.D. of 18 June 2008 Aumento dell'importo annuale lordo delle borse di dottorato di ricerca (annual gross increase for doctoral research grants); the public call for graduate School funding, dedicated to the training and education of highly specialized HR units, in particular in the following sectors: ICT, nanotechnologies and biotechnologies, sustainable development and energy sources, farming and food, traditional materials - P.O.R. FSE Obiettivo Competitività Regionale e Occupazione, Asse IV Capitale umano, Linea di Attività I.3.1, published by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia on 29/06/2010; the projects submitted to the Autonomous Region of Sardinia by the Specialisation and Research Graduate Schools, which also include a reference to the number of grants available for the XXVII call; the note published by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia Assessorato della Pubblica istruzione, beni culturali, informazione, spettacolo e sport - Direzione generale della pubblica istruzione - Servizio Formazione superiore permanente e dei supporti direzionali, reg. no of 26/11/2010, confirming the approval of the projects submitted by this University on August 2nd, 2010; funding agreement no. 14, reg. no. 9338, signed on 07/12/2010 by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia Assessorato della Pubblica Istruzione, Beni Culturali, Informazione, Spettacolo e Sport - Direzione Generale della Pubblica Istruzione - Servizio Formazione Superiore e Permanente e dei Supporti Direzionali and the University of ; 1

2 Having considered Having considered Having considered Having considered Having considered the proposal for the publication of the XXVII call for the Specialisation and Research Graduate Schools, managed by the University of, submitted by the departmental research units; the resolution issued by the Academic Senate on 27/07/2011, for the approval of a research grants distribution scheme for Research Graduate Schools, within the framework of the XXVII call for Doctoral Research at this University; the Regulations on Specialisation and Research Graduate Schools, issued by the University Senate, under R.D. no of 05/09/2011 and following amendments; the Rector s Decree no of 27/09/2011 for the reorganization of the former Scuola di dottorato di ricerca in Scienze Biomolecolari e Biotecnologiche into an International PhD School in Biomolecular and Biotechnological Sciences ; the Rector s note, reg. no of 12/10/2011 on foreign students; DECREES ART. 1 Announcement The University of does hereby announce the XXVII call for Doctoral Research Schools. Admission to the Schools listed below is subject to the results a competitive examination for qualified candidates. Each information sheet contains the number of available grants, the participation modalities, in addition to when and where the public examinations will take place. All the grants funded under the 2007/2013 Obiettivo Competitività Regionale e Occupazione, Asse IV Capitale Umano, Linea di Attività I.3.1 funding scheme are intended for the training and education of highly specialized HR units, in particular in the following fields of expertise: ICT, nanotechnologies and biotechnologies, sustainable development and energy sources, farming and food, and traditional materials. They are intended ONLY for those candidates who meet the requirements specified by art. 2 of this call, based on a ranking list, who are currently residing in Sardinia or whose parents have resided in Sardinia for at least five years or whose parents are Sardinian emigrants. 2

3 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Architecture and Planning Contact details: Dipartimento di Architettura e Pianificazione Piazza Duomo n. 6, Alghero School Director: Prof. Giovanni Maciocco tel: +39/ [email protected] Aims and Objectives: Our Research Graduate School aims to provide high-quality training to future professionals and researchers for the management of projects at an urban/landscape level with particular attention to environmental issues and to the specificity of different environmental contexts as well as at architectural scale, through methods, techniques and strategies for the effective management of different contexts, on the basis of a deep knowledge of disciplines that are more or less traditionally and conventionally relevant to both urban and land planning Course duration: 3 years Architecture and Planning Subject Areas Ranking Exams dates and location 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by 3rd place funded by 4th place funded by the Department PLUS Written exam: Dec 13 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Asilo Sella, Via Garibaldi n Alghero Oral exam: Dec 14 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Asilo Sella, Via Garibaldi n Alghero 1 grant for a foreign student* Candidates are required to write a paper on a topic which is relevant to the research or subject area of the School. *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - Candidates may submit a research project, including a state-of-the-art report and bibliographical references on any subject of interest, as long as it deals with the organization and transformation of physical spaces at any scale, with a environmentally-friendly and sustainable approach. 3

4 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Law and Economics of Productive Systems Contact details : Dipartimento di Scienze Giuridiche School Director: Prof. Michele Comenale Pinto tel. +39/ [email protected] Aims and Objectives Our Research Graduate School focuses on two specific fields: Law and Economics. Its objectives include the analysis of the connection between the Law and the Economics of productive systems in the framework of market control, and to provide a comprehensive outline of modern entrepreneurial approaches. Through its research projects, seminars and conferences, the School seeks to train professionals in this particular field; in particular, it seeks to train future research associates and academic staff to be employed by our Faculty. Our training programmes are intended for professionals who wish to apply for competitive examinations for research posts and, possibly, higher academic positions. Nonetheless, our training and educational programmes are not limited to the public sector, but they provide a sound grounding for those who wish to work as consultants in the private sector, In addition, we seek to train future lawyers, solicitors and accountants, both in the public and the private sector, and in view of changes occurred in the administrative and managerial sector. The Research Graduate School in Law and Economics of the Productive Systems includes two main subject areas: Law and Economics, both including different curricula. Law includes: Legal systems and institutional innovation; Management and protection of environmental resources; Aviation and Airspace; Armed Conflict and Peacekeeping operation; Transport and territorial continuity; Municipalities, globalisation and regionalisms; Trade and Economics. Economics includes: Legal analysis and economics; Economics and Management; Economics and Local Productive Resources. Course duration: 3 years. Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1) Law 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by MIUR under M.D. no. 198 of 23/10/2003 (Fondo per il sostegno dei giovani) Field: Advanced Transports and Logistics, infomobility of persons and goods 3rd place funded by 4th place funded by the Consorzio per la promozione degli studi universitari nella Sardegna centrale Field: Law and Culture 5th place funded by Consorzio per la promozione degli studi universitari nella Sardegna centrale Field: Law and culture PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* 6th place self-funded 7th place self-funded 8th place self-funded 9th place self-funded 10th place self-funded Candidates are required to write a paper on one of the following topics: Topic 1: Transport and navigation law Topic 2: Culture law Topic 3: Juridical systems and institutional innovation *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - State aid in maritime and airborne transport Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 11:00 Centro Didattico - Viale Mancini - Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 8:30 Centro Didattico - Viale Mancini 4

5 2) Economics 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by 3rd place funded by 4th place self-funded 5th place self-funded 6th place self-funded Candidates are required to write a paper on the following topic: - Economics and Management Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 11:00 Centro Didattico - Viale Mancini - Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 8:30 Centro Didattico - Viale Mancini - Candidate may indicate one subject area ONLY in their application form. 5

6 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Biomedical Sciences Contact details: Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche - Viale San Pietro 43/b School Director.: Prof. Eusebio Tolu - tel +0039/ [email protected] Aims and Objectives Our Research Graduate School welcomes young graduate students of all nationalities. Its aim is to train high-quality research staff to be employed by research institutions, both in the public and in the private sectors. Our prospectus and research activities focus on a wide range of subject areas and methodologies in relation to theoretical and applied research in biomedical sciences. In addition to the general aims and objectives of the School, each subject area provides specific training and research skills. Educational activities will be carried out in collaboration with other research graduate Schools both in Italy and abroad as well as non-academic and high-standard research institutions, both public and private, with adequate and distinguished human and technical resources. Course duration:: 3 years Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1) Molecular epidemiology of tumours 1st place funded by MIUR under M.D. no. 198 of 23/10/2003 (Fondo per il sostegno dei giovani) 2nd place funded by 3rd place self-funded Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Aula E - Sezione di Patologia Sperimentale e Oncologia del Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Via P. Manzella 4, Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Aula E - Sezione di Patologia Sperimentale e Oncologia del Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Via P. Manzella 4, 2) Gender Pharmacology 3) Physiology, Pharmacology, Physiopathology and Morphology of the nervous system 1st place funded by the University 2nd place self-funded 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by 3rd place self-funded Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco, Via Muroni 23/A, Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco, Via Muroni 23/A, Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Aula di Anatomia, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia Viale S. Pietro 43/b, Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Aula di Anatomia, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia Viale S. Pietro 43/b, 6

7 4) Medical physiopathology 5) Medical Genetics, Metabolic Diseases and Nutrigenomics 6) Neurosciences 7) Preventive Dentistry 1st place funded by 2nd place funded by Novartis Farma 3rd place self-funded 1st place funded by the University 2nd place self-funded 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by 3rd place self-funded 1st place funded by 2nd place self-funded PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Saletta riunioni Centro Didattico - Facoltà di Medicina, Viale San Pietro, Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Saletta riunioni Centro Didattico - Facoltà di Medicina, Viale San Pietro, *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - Efficacy of probiotic in caries treatment Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Biblioteca di Anatomia Umana, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Viale S. Pietro 43/b - Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Biblioteca di Anatomia Umana, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Viale S. Pietro 43/b - Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Aula di Farmacologia, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze e Sez. Farmacologia Viale S. Pietro 43/b, Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Aula di Farmacologia, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze e Sez. Farmacologia Viale S. Pietro 43/b, Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Biblioteca di Clinica Odontoiatrica, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia Viale S. Pietro 43/b, Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Biblioteca di Clinica Odontoiatrica, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia Viale S. Pietro 43/b, 8) International traveller s contagious diseases 1st place funded by the University 2nd place selffunded Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Istituto di Malattie Infettive Padiglione Rosso - Via E. De Nicola, 1 Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Istituto di Malattie Infettive Padiglione Rosso - Via E. De Nicola, 1 7

8 9) Public health and Evidence Based Prevention 10) Uro-gynaecological sciences of the pelvic floor and male infertility 1st place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE 1st place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Istituto di Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Via Padre Manzella n. 5 Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Istituto di Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Via Padre Manzella n. 5 Written exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 10:00 Biblioteca della Sezione di Ginecologia e Ostetricia, Università di, Viale S. Pietro n. 12, (V floor) Oral exam: Dec 15 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Biblioteca della Sezione di Ginecologia e Ostetricia, Università di, Viale S. Pietro n. 12, (V floor) Candidates are required to write a paper on a topic which is relevant to the research or subject area of the School. Candidate may indicate one subject area ONLY in their application form. 8

9 INTERNATIONAL PhD SCHOOL IN Biomolecular and Biotechnological Sciences Contact: Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiologiche Biochimiche e Cellulari Via Muroni, 25 School Director: Prof. Bruno Masala - tel e.mail: [email protected] Objectives The International PhD School in Biomolecular and Biotechnological Sciences provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to conduct high quality research in the complex, multidisciplinary, fast-growing field of biological events and their molecular bases, in all their aspects and applications. PhD graduates at in the School will be ready to work in several fields such as: biochemistry, clinical biochemistry, molecular biology, space biology, microbiology and immunology, human and animal virology, specialised branches of human and veterinary molecular medicine, environmental protection etc. By bringing together different resources and expertise, the School provides students with a sound educational basis, a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary international approach, thanks to the collaboration of 60 teaching staff units, in particular: 38 professors and researchers of the University of, 2 lecturers fro the National Research Council and 20 foreign professors coming from Canada, UK, Spain, Switzerland, USA, and Vietnam. Indeed, the awareness that Life, in all its facets, is proven to have a molecular basis, results in the teaching of all common technical and methodological approaches implemented in its study and analysis. The need for both basic and advanced multidisciplinary expertise operators of several research and production sectors give reasons for the development of 3 complex curricula: 1. Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology. 2. Microbiology and Immunology. 3. Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Proteomics. Course duration: 3 years Subject areas Ranking Date and place of the exam 1) Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology 1 st place: funded by the University of 2 nd place: funded by the P.O.R. Sardegna FSE ; 3 rd place: funded by the P.O.R. Sardegna FSE ; 4 th place: funded by the Dipartimento Scienze Fisiologiche, Biochimiche e Cellulari Written examination: on December 15, h. 15,30 at the Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze MM.FF.NN. - Via Vienna, 2 Oral examination: on December 16, h. 15,30 at the Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze MM.FF.NN. - Via Vienna, 2 PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* Candidates are required to write down a research project on one of the following topics: Topic #1: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the functional and structural characterization of plasma lipoprotein subclasses with reference to atherosclerosis". Topic #2: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the molecular mechanisms involved in the neoplastic transformation, with particular reference to the identification of specific targets for the development of new therapeutic strategies. Topic #3: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the stem cells: application and potential in regeneration therapies". Topic #4: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the genetic variability and introgression within the local animal species in Sardinia, through the analysis of mitochondrial or nuclear DNA sequences. *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - HER2 protein overexpression and gene amplification in gastric cancer. 9

10 2) Microbiology and Immunology 1 st place: funded by the University of 2 nd place: funded by the P.O.R. Sardegna FSE ; 3 rd place: self-funded Candidates are required to write down a research project on one of the following topics: Written examination: on December 15, h. 15,30 at the Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze MM.FF.NN. - Via Vienna, 2 Oral examination: on December 16, h. 15,30 at the Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze MM.FF.NN. - Via Vienna, 2 Topic #1: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the development of diagnostic and prophylaxis methodologies for contagious animal diseases. Topic #2: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the human or animal pathogenic microorganism molecules involved in pathogenic evaluation and detection processes of the host organism. Topic #3: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the development of innovative instruments for tuberculosis control. 3) Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Proteomics 1 st place: funded by the P.O.R. Sardegna FSE ; 2 nd place: self-funded Candidates are required to write down a research project on one of the following topics: Written examination: on December 15, h. 15,30 at the Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze MM.FF.NN. - Via Vienna, 2 Oral examination: on December 16, h. 15,30 at the Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze MM.FF.NN. - Via Vienna, 2 Topic #1: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the description of molecular mechanisms in atherosclerosis. Topic #2: Candidates are required to develop a synoptic description of a research project on the determination of epigenetic mechanisms involved in multifactorial diseases. Candidate may indicate one address ONLY in their application form. 10

11 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Cultural system sciences Contact details : Dipartimento di Teorie e ricerche dei sistemi culturali School Director: Prof. Aldo Maria Morace - tel e.mail: [email protected] School objectives: The Research Graduate School promotes a high-qualitative and interdisciplinary approach in linguistic, literary and experimental fields. It provides its students with a combination of cultural, methodological, technical and IT skills, at a competitive level and in view of a successful career in the student s field of expertise. Our students are encouraged to interact with professionals and experts of different sectors, bringing together their theoretical, philosophical and literary knowledge with new languages, new technologies and communication proficiency, in pursuit of a job both in the academic and the non-academic sectors. Duration: 3 years Subject areas Ranking Date and place of the exam 1) History of the Mediterranean countries in the Middle Ages & Cultural Anthropology 2) Philology, literature, linguistics, History of the Arts 3) Philosophy, Psychology, Pedagogy 4) Cultural Theory and History, Comparative Literature Studies 5) Tourism, Economics and the Environment 6) Languages, jargons and translation 1 st place: funded by the University of 2 nd place: funded by the ; 1 st place: funded by the ; 2 nd place: self-funded 1 st place: funded by the ; 2 nd place: co-funded by the Dipartimento di Teorie e Ricerche dei Sistemi culturali 3 rd place: self-funded 1 st place: funded by the University of 2 nd place: self-funded 1 st place: funded by the University of 1 st place: funded by the University of PLUS 1 grant fora foreign student* 2 nd place: self-funded Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 11

12 * The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - Linguistic research studies in Italy and abroad: methodological similarities and differences 7) Cultures, Identities and the Territory 1 st place: funded by the ; 2 nd place: self-funded Requirements for access to the written examination: Candidates are required to submit a research project on one of the following topics: Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Zanfarino, 62 Candidate may indicate one address ONLY in their application form. 12

13 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL in Natural Sciences and Resources Contact details: Dipartimento di Zoologia e Genetica Evoluzionistica - Via Muroni, 25 School Director.: Prof. Marco Apollonio- tel. +39/ [email protected] Aims and Objectives Our doctoral research programme aims to improve and deepen the knowledge and skills in the field of scientific methods regarding organic plant and animal sectors, as well as the abiotic geomineralogic sector. The primary objective is to train highly qualified scientific profiles that can be used both in professional and academic fields. Course duration: 3 years Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1) Environmental biology 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE 3rd place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE 4th place funded by the Department of Zoology and Evolutionary Genetics PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* 5th place self-funded Candidates write a paper on one of the following topics: Written exam: Dec 21 st, 2011 h Dipartimento di Zoologia e Genetica Evoluzionistica Via Muroni, 25 - Oral exam: Dec 22 nd, 2011 h Dipartimento di Zoologia e Genetica Evoluzionistica Via Muroni, 25 - Topic 1: Global assessment of biodiversity: systematic and biogeography of target sponges. Topic 2: Direct and indirect immunofluorescence methods for studying animal biodiversity. Topic 3: Reproductive and social system in Ungulates Topic 4: Impact of Ungulates on forest development and regeneration. Topic 5: Impact of aquaculture on the genetic structure of marine natural populations. *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - Behavioural ecology of Alpine Ungulates 13

14 2) Science and technology of minerals and rocks of industrial interest 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by the Federico II University of Naples Candidates write a paper on one of the following topics: Written exam: Dec 21 st, 2011 h Dipartimento di Zoologia e Genetica Evoluzionistica Via Muroni, 25 - Oral exam: Dec 22 nd, 2011 h. 9:00 Dipartimento di Zoologia e Genetica Evoluzionistica Via Muroni, 25 - Topic 1: Variscan geology and georesources Topic 2: Hydrothermal alteration and industrial minerals Candidate may indicate one subject area ONLY in their application form. 14

15 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Science and Biotechnology of Agricultural Systems, Forestry and Food production Contact details: Dipartimento di Economia e Sistemi Arborei - Via Enrico de Nicola School Director: Prof. Giuseppe Pulina- tel +39/ [email protected] Aims and Objectives Our Doctoral research programme aims to train PhD students wishing to obtain a high qualification and adequate research skills in the following areas: land meteorology and ecophysiology; management and protection of agricultural and forestry production systems and the conservation, protection and exploitation of natural resources; production of general and applied microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, enzymology, immunology, fermentation chemistry, process engineering and the connection of the above with the production at the regional, national and international levels (research and development, processing problems, marketing, etc..) techniques of breeding and animal husbandry, feeding and nutrition, applied genetics and selection, through molecular biology techniques, of quality and product safety; crops productivity. During the three-year course, our doctoral students will acquire the knowledge of the experimental scientific method and related expertise in the preparation of experimental designs, in mathematical and statistical processing of data, in statistical and experimental inference, in the dissemination of research results as well as the ability to provide plans and conduct experimental and analytical laboratory activities. Course duration:: 3 years Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1) Land meteorology and ecophysiology of agricultural and forestry systems 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by 3rd place funded by 4th place self-funded Candidates write a paper on one of the following topics: Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Aula DESA Via Enrico De Nicola - Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 17:00 Aula DESA Via Enrico De Nicola - Analysis of the impact of climate on agriculture and forestry and natural ecosystems, with particular attention to the dynamics and techniques of adaptation and mitigation. - The study of micrometeorological processes in agricultural systems, forestry and natural dynamics that govern the carbon balance. - Analysis of ecophysiological processes in the Mediterranean area with special reference to water stress conditions. - Analysis of the vocational area, with particular emphasis on bioclimatic index, study suitability of agricultural and forestry, management of green areas. - Modelling and simulation of crop water requirements and irrigation efficiency estimates, in view of the ongoing climate change. - Analysis of the interactions between climate change and forest fire risk. - Development and validation of models for the study of functionality and productivity of forest and agricultural systems. - Management and use of biodiversity and agricultural biodiversity in the sustainability of cropping systems 15

16 Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 2) Microbial food processing biotechnology 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Aula DISAABA, Sezione di Microbiologia Agraria Via Enrico De Nicola - Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 17:00 Aula DISAABA, Sezione di Microbiologia Agraria Via Enrico De Nicola - 3rd place self-funded Candidates write a paper on one of the following topics: - Study of the physiology and genetics and molecular biology of bacteria, yeasts and fungi in terms of their use in biotechnology; - Chemical, physical and sensory characterization of food products and impact of processing-storage activities on the evolution of the main biochemical parameters; - Impact of processing operations and storage on the content and activities of components of biological activity in food; - Search for environmentally sustainable mycotoxin inhibitors, produced by phytopathogenic fungi; - Metabolomics as a new approach to nutritional research and it usefulness in microbiotic analysis of food and intestine. *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - Characterization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and non-saccharomyces mannoprotein-producing wine yeasts. Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 3) Supervision and monitoring of forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean area (The activities are carried out mainly at the detached University site of Nuoro) 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE 3rd place co-funded by the following departments: DISAGEVA, DISAABA, DESA, DSZ, DPP, DIT 4th place self-funded Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 at our main centre in Nuoro Località Sa Terra Mala - Nuoro Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 17:00 at our main centre in Nuoro Località Sa Terra Mala - Nuoro Candidates write a paper on one of the following topics: - Biodiversity of the Mediterranean forest. - Climate-soil-biotic relations and the influence of anthropogenic factors on the forest ecosystem. - Indicator species for the monitoring of the environmental degradation of forest ecosystems; - Identification of qualitative model for different forest and mountain ecosystems through the monitoring of the main biological, geochemical and environmental indicators; - Development of strategies aimed at sustainable recovery and rehabilitation of degraded areas, in addition to the enhancement of soil and crops physical and chemical characteristics; - Development of sustainable forestry and farming systems and renaturalization models of areas when exotic species are planted; - Evaluation of natural balance through the study of the biocenosis composition and the identification of environmental pollution sensitive taxonomic and their use as pollution indicators; - Study of the bioecology of the main pathogens and phytophages in forests, and possible solutions; - Genetic biotechnologies applied to taxonomic phylogenesis and environmental diagnosis; - Territorial information systems for the monitoring and the multi-dimensional representation of studied elements for the definition of models which may be implemented in the management of forest ecosystems. 16

17 4) Crop productivity Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by 3rd place funded by 4th place self-funded Candidates write a paper on one of the following topics: Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Aula Dip.to Scienze Agronomiche Via Enrico De Nicola - Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 17:00 Aula Dip.to Scienze Agronomiche Via Enrico De Nicola - - Genetic and genomic approaches for the enhancement of crop productivity. - Study of the physiology of triticale production with reference to biomass modality of use - Mediterranean crop systems: adaptation to climate change - Development of growth, phenological and production provisional models for the main vegetable species Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 5) Zootechnology and animal husbandry 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by 3rd place funded by 4th place self-funded Candidates write a paper on one of the following topics: Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Aula Dip.to Scienze Zootecniche Via Enrico De Nicola - Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 17:00 Aula Dip.to Scienze Zootecniche Via Enrico De Nicola - - Mathematical and statistical modelling applied to biological processes of interest in livestock, in production systems and the environmental impact of farms. - Studies on the relationship between feeding of the main species of livestock, quality and safety of foodstuffs of animal origin. - Studies on genomics applied to the selection of characters of economic interest in livestock and their genetic characterization - Studies on the techniques of breeding livestock. Candidate may indicate one subject area ONLY in their application form. 17

18 Contact details: Dipartimento di Chimica - Via Vienna, 2 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Chemical Sciences and Technologies School Director.: Prof. Giuseppe Baldovino Suffritti- tel +39/ [email protected] Aims and objectives: School aims to train PhD students wishing to obtain a high-level qualification and adequate preparation for research and development work in the field of the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. They will be able to access to positions of responsibility in industry and in public and private research organizations. Course duration:: 3 years 1) Chemical Sciences Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1st place funded by 2nd place funded by the Dept. of Chemistry PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Aula Magna A Settore 1 - del Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze, Via Vienna 2 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Chimica (sala interna), Via Vienna 2 3rd place self-funded 4th place self-funded Candidates write a paper on a general topic in the field of Chemistry, chosen by the examining board. *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - New perspectives and applications in organometallic chemistry 2) Pharmaceutical Sciences 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by MIUR under M.D. no. 198 of 23/10/2003 (Fondo per il sostegno dei giovani) 3rd place self-funded Candidates present a research project on one of the following topics: Written exam: Dec 19 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Aula Magna A Settore 3 - del Complesso Didattico della Facoltà di Scienze, Via Vienna 2 Oral exam: Dec 20 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Chimica (sala interna), Via Vienna 2 Topic 1: Synthesis, chemical and enzyme stability study, and evaluation of biological and pharmacological activities of new prodrugs. Topic 2: How active substances are carried within the framework of SNC disease prevention and treatment activities. Candidate may indicate one subject area ONLY in their application form. 18

19 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Social Sciences Contact details: Dipartimento di Economia, Istituzioni e Società Palazzo Zirolia, Piazza Università, 11 School Director: Prof. Antonio Fadda tel. +39/ [email protected] Aims and Objectives Our Research Graduate School aims to provide high-quality education for prospective scholars in the academic and non-academic context, in the disciples of Economics, Law, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, with reference to social services and education, territorial and communication governance. Our PhD students may aim at a successful career as managers in the fields of social services in the public and the private sectors, in the areas of development planning (including the tourism industry); cultural development sector, management of local resources and public administration, communications and journalism. Course duration:: 3 years Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1) Studies on Foundations and Methods of Social Sciences and Social Services 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* 3rd place self-funded Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Dipartimento di Economia Istituzioni e Società, P.za Università, 11 (palazzo Zirolia) Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Dipartimento di Economia Istituzioni e Società, P.za Università, 11 (palazzo Zirolia) Candidates will have to write a paper on a relevant topic about the subject area of the School. *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - Inequalities and power relations. Answers by communities and social policies 2) Governance and complex system studies 1st place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE 2nd place funded by the Dept. of Economics (DEIS) 3rd place self-funded Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Dipartimento di Economia Istituzioni e Società, P.za Università, 11 (palazzo Zirolia) Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Dipartimento di Economia Istituzioni e Società, P.za Università, 11 (palazzo Zirolia) Candidates will have to write a paper on a relevant topic about the subject area of the School. Candidate may indicate one subject area ONLY in their application form. 19

20 RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL Veterinary sciences Contact details: Dipartimento di Biologia animale - Via Vienna, 2 School Director: Prof. Giovanni Garippa - tel +39/ [email protected] The School of Veterinary Science aims to provide to the students research skills to carry out independent research works through gradual and systematic training. On the basis of a multidisciplinary approach the student research activity will covered topics on animal reproduction, animal breeding and husbandry, livestock health and welfare, veterinary medicine and pathology, and the production and safety of foods of animal origin. The School provides an exhaustive and up-to-date knowledge of animal well-being, biology of reproduction and production. Moreover, it gives training for reproductive biotechnologies applied on domestic, laboratory and wildlife animal. These techniques will be developed in the field of assisted reproduction and enhancement of livestock production but also for reproduction physiopathology research. The School will also provide knowledge and experience in domestic and wild animal, fish and shellfish pathology. Education and training will be provided in the field of epidemiology, prevention, immunology, pathogenesis, clinical aspect, diagnostic finding, therapy and necropsy. Animal critical care, anesthesia, emerging diseases, zoonoses, animal behaviour and pet therapy will be also considered. Program will provide students to be competent and proficient in the research field and on development and maintenance of animal models in support of research activities. The curriculum on Food Safety provide to the student research skills and training activities that cover the following topics: a) hygiene and food safety management on the food chain, including the primary production, food processing and distribution; b) hygiene of food processing and preservation technologies; c) development of methods and strategies for isolation and characterization of foodborne pathogens; d) food spoilage and contaminants. Among the specific curriculae studies described above a training activities will be address to other topics including, statistic, bioinformatics, english writting, project aplication and management. Specific educational objectives have been identified with the research activity conducted in the areas of references. Course duration: 3 years Subject areas Ranking Exam dates and location 1) Animal reproduction, husbandry and care 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE 3rd place self-funded 4th place self-funded Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 Aula Interna, Sezione di Anatomia Dipartimento di Biologia Animale - Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria - Via Vienna, 2 Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 16:00 Aula Interna, Sezione di Anatomia Dipartimento di Biologia Animale - Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria - Via Vienna, 2 20

21 2) Food production, quality and safety 3) Veterinary medicine and pathology 1st place funded by the University 2nd place funded by MIUR under M.D. no. 198 of 23/10/2003 (Fondo per il sostegno dei giovani) 3rd place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE 4th place self-funded 5th place self-funded 6th place self-funded 1st place funded by P.O.R. Sardegna FSE PLUS 1 grant for a foreign student* 2nd place self-funded 3rd place self-funded Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 presso l Aula Interna, Sezione di Farmacologia Dipartimento di Biologia Animale - Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria - Via Vienna, 2 Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 16:00 presso l Aula Interna, Sezione di Farmacologia Dipartimento di Biologia Animale - Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria - Via Vienna, 2 Written exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 9:00 presso l Aula Interna, Sezione di Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie Dipartimento di Biologia Animale - Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria - Via Vienna, 2 Oral exam: Dec 16 th, 2011 h. 16:00 presso l Aula Interna, Sezione di Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie Dipartimento di Biologia Animale - Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria - Via Vienna, 2 Candidates are required to write a paper on a topic which is relevant to the research or subject area of the School. *The research project for foreign candidates will focus on the following topic: - Diagnostic imaging in orthopaedic disease in sport horses Candidate may indicate one subject area ONLY in their application form 21

22 ART. 2 Minimum admission requirements Research Graduate School applications must include all required details for the subject chosen. All candidates are required to be in possession of a valid Masters Degree certificate or an equivalent academic degree (validity requisites are specified in M.D. no. 509 of 3 November 1999, and M.D. no. 207 of 22 October 2004). Pre-reform First class Honour Degrees (i.e. obtained prior to the M.D. no. 509 of 3 November 1999) and Degree certificates from foreign academic institutions are also valid. POR FSE 2007/2013 grant beneficiaries must comply with the following specifications: being a Sardinian resident, or son/daughter of parents who have resided in Sardinia for at least five years, or son/daughter of Sardinian emigrants. For admission purposes, foreign citizens, whose qualifications are yet to be validated, shall formally request validation to the School Council when submitting their application form. In order to expedite validation procedures, candidates shall submit all documents issued by foreign institutions according to the Italian national requirements: any original document written in a language other than Italian must be translated into Italian and stamped by the Italian consulate or diplomatic authority based in the candidate s country of origin or residence, in compliance with current Italian regulations on foreign student admission to Italian universities. Enrolment in the afore-mentioned Graduate Schools is incompatible with enrolment in other university courses, such as BA s, Master s degrees of PhD Schools, managed by this or other Universities. As of art. 19, par. 1, lett. c of Law No 240/2010, joint attendance to both the Graduate School and the Post-graduate school is permitted for students attending medicine-related courses only. In case of joint attendance, graduate schools will last a minimum of two years. Any fee-related provision is described in art. 14 of this Call ( Fees ) Research grant beneficiaries who apply for it may be admitted to the School, with self-funded grants, as long as they successfully pass the entrance test. The relevant quota is limited to a 30% share of available grants. All interested students may submit their application forms by filling the form attached to this call, in all its parts. In order to be granted access to the comparative examination, candidates must have graduated before the deadline of this call. ART. 3 Grants for foreign students Each Graduate School may assign a single grant to one of those foreign students who successfully pass the examination, under art. 5 provisions. If no foreign student is regarded as eligible, the grant shall not be assigned and will be withdrawn by the University. Foreign candidates (both EU and non-eu) who wish to apply for the foreign student grant selection procedure are required to explicitly request for it when they submit their application form. ART. 4 Non-EU students Non-EU students who explicitly apply for the comparative competition will be granted access to the Schools, according to the subject area chosen, the availability of self-funded or additional grants, up to a maximum of 50% of the total number of grants available, rounded down to the nearest unit. The Board of Examiners will be in charge of said procedure and will officially announce its decision after due curricula evaluation. ART. 5 Application procedure The attached application form (Anx.1) must be filled in and sent to the attention of the Magnifico Rettore dell Università degli Studi di, by registered mail with delivery notice, to the following address: Università degli Studi di, Piazza Università 21, Italy or by hand to the Ufficio Protocollo, Piazza Università 21, Italy by Date as postmark will NOT suffice. Only application forms delivered by the afore-mentioned deadline will be eligible for participation, since the office requires the exact number of applicants by the afore-mentioned deadline, for organizational reasons. Therefore, any application delivered after the deadline will not be admitted to the written exam session. 22

23 The application form must be filled according to Annex 1 provisions and must contain the following information, on pain of exclusion: A. The applicant s surname and name, date and place of birth, residence; B. Citizenship; C. Exact details of the subject area of study the wish to apply for; D. Compliance with the following provisions: being resident in Sardinia or son/daughter of a citizen who has resided in Sardinia for at least five years or son/daughter of Sardinian emigrants; E. Whether they are applying for a study grant among those available for foreign students (subject to successful completion of the exam procedure) F. Whether they are applying for a self-funded extra quota place, which is allocated upon successful completion of the examination and upon advice of the Examiners Board (for non-national candidates); G. Whether they are applying for a self-funded additional quota place, subject to successful completion of the examination procedure (for foreign beneficiaries only); H. degree (obtained before Dec 5 th, 2011), degree date and issuing University or the equivalent certification issued by a foreign university, in addition to the Rector s decree certifying its equivalence; I. Intention to attend activities of the Research Graduate School as specified by the School Council; J. known foreign language; K. Contact details including a phone number and postal address, complete with postal code, where correspondence may be sent. Candidates will promptly notify the School of any changes and provide updated contact details. EU and foreign students should provide a local contact detail; alternatively they may provide contact details of an Embassy in Italy through which they may be contacted. The application form, subscribed by the applicant, will enclose the following documents (issued on unstamped paper): 1. CV 2. A copy of the final thesis; 3. Relevant publications (i.e.: studies in the Research Graduate School subject area); 4. Documented experience in the field of subject area of application. Foreign candidates who wish to be selected for foreign student grants must submit their application by filling the form attached in Annex 1 in Italian or English and submit a translated copy of all relevant documents in Italian, Spanish, English or French: 1. curriculum vitae et studiorum; 2. Degree certificate and abstract of the applicant s thesis; 3. Publications; 4. A copy of the paper required by the call. Candidates with special needs are entitled to assistance as well as extra time for the completion of their exams if they require so (articles 16 and 20, Bill no. 104, 5th February 1992, and amends as per Bill no. 17 of 18th January 1999). Special-needs applicants should present their requests by post for the attention of Rettore dell Università degli Studi di, Piazza Università 21, Application documents may be updated before the call deadline. The Administration Office at the university decides upon admission of candidates to the examination. Access to the examinations may be denied where candidates do not meet the criteria for admission stated in the present document. This call serves as an invitation to take part in the examination procedure for all those candidates who will have submitted all documents according to the call s provisions. Any integration and/or amendment of this call will be published on the official webpage of the University before the specified deadline. ART. 6 Exams Admission to the courses of the Research Graduate Schools is subject to the candidate s submission of a research project proposal, reporting the aim of the investigation and the work plan. Topics should be selected from the choices available at the Research Graduate School of interest. Selections are also subject to the successful completion of written examination, followed by an oral exam (viva). The procedure aims to assess candidates research skills, as well as their proficiency in one or more foreign languages. 23

24 Written papers may be submitted in Italian, English or any other EU language as indicated by the Board of Examiners. Details on the written exam and the oral exam (if the written exam is passed), including where and when they will take place, is indicated by each School in their information sheets. Therefore no additional written communication, other than this call, will be provided to applicants. A valid ID is necessary to be granted access to the exam premises. Final results, reporting the individual marks awarded for each of the examinations and the certification assessment, will be published on the following website: ART. 7 Board of the Examiners Members of the Board of Examiners for admission to doctoral research courses the University of are appointed in compliance with the general Rules and Regulations of Academic Doctoral Research. The board, consisting of several specific panels, may award 20 points for certifications and 50 points for each of the examinations. The certification points will be divided as follows: - First class Honours Degree = up to 5 credits; - Thesis/dissertation relevance to the proposed research project/topic = up to 5 credits; - Relevant publications = up to 5 credits - Certified and relevant work/research experience The board will evaluate certifications, such as degree certificates or other type of educational certifications, according to research-related national regulations, based on and limited to their consistency with the specific subject areas and requirements of this call. Access to oral exams is granted to candidates who will have successfully passed the written exam, with a mark equal to or higher than 30/50. The oral exam is regarded as successfully passes if the candidate is awarded a mark equal to or higher than 30/50. At the end of each oral exam session, the board of examiners will draw up a list of candidates, reporting their individual marks obtained by the candidates. The list will be signed by the Board Chairperson and the Secretary and displayed on the same day on the notice board of the Department where the exam is carried out. Upon completion of the exams, the board will publish the general pass-list (according to merit) reporting the sum of the marks awarded to each candidate in each exam and within the certificate evaluation procedure. Eligible candidates are granted admission to the courses on the basis of their rank in the pass-list and of the number of grants available for each School. Non- or tardy official acceptance by the candidates will result in the following candidate on the list being granted access in the withdrawing candidate s stead, unless one month from the beginning of the course has elapsed. If no candidates are eligible for one or more subject areas, the board will submit the matter to the School Council, for a reallocation of available grants among the other active subject areas. ART. 8 Evaluation procedure for foreign student grants If a School includes more than one subject area, the Board of Examiners and the subject-area panels may award up to 120 points for the qualifications submitted by foreign candidates who apply to foreign student grants. These 120 points may be allocated as follows: Certification consistency with the School s subject areas: up to 20 points; Bearing of the candidate s thesis on the School s research topics: up to 20 points; Bearing of the candidate s publications on the School s research topic: up to 20 points; Paper to be submitted as mentioned in the call: up to 20 points. 24

25 ART. 9 Admission Eligible candidates will be accepted by the School according to their rank in the pass-list, until the maximum number of participants is reached. All grants will be assigned according to the provisions of this call, as specified of each School information sheet. If a candidate does not comply wit the grant requirements, the following candidate in the pass-list will be considered for the grant, as indicated in the previous article. The foreign student grants will be assigned to the eligible candidate with the highest score within the pass-list. Non- or tardy acceptance to attend the School will result in the following candidate on the list being granted access in the withdrawing candidate s stead, unless one month from the beginning of the course has elapsed. Extra eligible candidates may be allowed to attend the School, as long as they passed all the examinations. ART. 10 Application procedure Examination results are published online (see Selected candidates who wish to benefit from a research grant must submit all required documentation within 6 working days from the publication date of the final ranking list. The required documents include: 1. Application form, properly filled in (this form can be downloaded at 2. Two identical passport pictures; 3. Receipt of entrance fee payment; 4. A signed photocopy of a valid I.D.; 5. A copy of the university degree certificate ; 6. A copy of the Italian taxpayer s code (please, note that also foreign citizens may apply for an Italian taxpayer s code to the Italian Inland Revenue; the application for the Italian taxpayer s code is free of change). 1. For grant beneficiaries ONLY: a. INPS (National institute for social insurance) registration; b. Grant payment modality (the form may be downloaded from Beneficiaries must comply with the afore-mentioned provisions by the call deadline. Noncompliance will result in the candidate s exclusion from the list. ART. 11 Attendance All candidates are expected to attend and participate in the School s activities as specified in the requirements for attendance of each Doctoral School. At the end of each academic year, students will submit a detailed report of the research work carried out until that stage. Annual reports are assessed by a Board of Examiners who takes record of students progress, thereby advising the Rector as to their prospective status. Unsatisfactory quality of research work may result in the student s failure to continue his/her course of study. The title of Dottore di Ricerca (PhD), with details of the subject area, is awarded to candidates who complete the course and achieve satisfactory research goals. Awards are subject to the submission of a doctoral thesis and its assessment by a specifically appointed Board of Examiners. ART. 12 Release or withdrawal Candidates who fail to submit all relevant documentation by the afore-mentioned deadline (see art. 10) will not be admitted to the Schools. False statements are punished in accordance with current applicable regulations. Those who are found guilty of false statements will be refused admission to the Research Graduate School, and their place will be offered to the following eligible student whose name appear on the final ranking list. 25

26 If no candidate is eligible for one or more subject areas, or in case of release or withdrawal, the School Council will allocate vacant positions to applicants for other subject areas, if applicable. ART. 13 Grants Grants will be awarded according to the modalities and quantities described in each School information sheet, in compliance with art. 1, based on the results of the public examination and the ranking lists of each subject area, issued by the Boards of Examiners. The amount of each grant will be defined under art. 1 par. 1, lett. A of Law no. 315 of 03/08/1998 and following modifications. Score being equal, two or more candidates will be evaluated according to current national regulations. Foreign student grants, if and when unassigned, will be reallocated by the University. If additional grant funds are available, granted by public or private institutions, the University will allocate them, upon the School Council s recommendations, before the examination sessions start, by publishing such reallocation on the University s official website and during the examinations. Grants cover the whole duration of the course. At the end of each academic year, funding is confirmed, unless otherwise specified by the Council of in case of non-compliance which may impair their validity. Students may receive one grant only, with the exception of extra funding by national and international bodies which can be used for research activities in a foreign country. Candidates who carry out their research work in a foreign country may receive an additional 50% of the total amount of their grant, if funds are available. Research activities in a country other than Italy may take up to half the entire duration of the doctoral course. Students who wish to carry out research work abroad must formally submit their request for validation to the Rector s office, duly signed and authorized by the School director for a maximum number of six months, and by the School Council for longer periods. The grant will be paid every two months at the latest. Payment is subject to approval by the Course Director and the Head of School on the basis of the candidates progress, and should be notified by the 10th day of each calendar month. In case of delays, candidates will receive their monthly instalment along with the following month s payment. Beneficiaries may only benefit from a single grant. ART. 14 Fees School entrance and attendance fees are set by University Institutional Bodies as follows: Grant type: Graduate Schools Scientific field Enrolment Insurance fee Stamp duty Total payable Funded by the University of Funded by MIUR Funded by Funded by the Depts Funded by other institutions Grant type: Insurance Enrolment fee Stamp duty Total payable self-funded ,75 self-funded (extra) ,75 Graduate Schools Humanities field Enrolment Grant type: Insurance fee Stamp duty Total payable Funded by the University of

27 Funded by MIUR Funded by Funded by the Depts Funded by other institutions Grant type: Insurance Enrolment fee Stamp duty Total payable self-funded self-funded (extra) In case of joint attendance to the medical graduate and post-graduate school, in addition to regular fees for the postgraduate school, self-funded students are also required to pay the enrolment fee provided for the graduate school (scientific area). UNISS-funded grant beneficiaries will not be charged enrolment fees, which will be covered by the Ministry of Education (art. 14/C of Regolamento in materia di Dottorato di Ricerca ). They are nonetheless required to pay insurance fees and stamp duties. Students with at least 66% of certified disability will not be charged either (medical documentation is required). They are nonetheless required to pay insurance fees and stamp duties. ART. 15 Reference rules and regulations For any other specification, please refer to art. 4 of Law no. 210 of , M.D. no. 224 of Regolamento in materia di Dottorato di Ricerca published on the G.U. no. 162 of , R.D. no of 05/09/2011 and following amendments, which govern the Regolamento d Ateneo sulle Scuole di Dottorato di ricerca. The Rector F.to Prof. Attilio Mastino 27