Call for PhD positions in the Doctoral Programme in “Sustainability: Economics, Environment, Management and Society (SUSTEEMS)” cycle 42

17 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Università degli Studi di Trento

Research Field

Economics » Agricultural economics
Economics » Applied economics
Economics » Business economics
Economics » Consumer economics
Economics » Economic systems
Economics » Environmental economics
Economics » Labour market economics
Economics » Land economy
Economics » Political economy
Economics » Social economics
Economics » Tourism studies

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

26 May 2026 - 16:00 (UTC)

Country

Italy

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Selection for admission to the 42nd cycle (a.y. 2026/27) of the PhD in “Sustainability: Economics, Environment, Management and Society (SUSTEEMS)”.

7 positions with scholarships are available:

- n.5 funded by the University of Trento;
- n.1 co-funded by the Municipality of Arco and the University of Trento, on the topic “Economic valuation of ecosystem services of olive growing in the Alto Garda area”;
- n.1 co-funded by Cassa Rurale Alta Valsugana and the University of Trento, in memory of Massimiliano Giacomello, on the topic “Eutrophication of lakes under multiple uses: an economic assessment of environmental costs and benefits and trade-offs for sustainable lake management, with an application to the Pinè Plateau”;
n. 1 supernumerary position.

Topic-specific scholarships require carrying out particular research themes and dedicated skills, to be verified on the website https://www.economia.unitn.it/node/3182

Where to apply

Website

http://www.unitn.it/apply/dott

Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Applications for admission to the PhD Programme are accepted from candidates, regardless of nationality, who hold an Italian “Laurea Magistrale” (according to Ministerial Decree no. 270 of 22 October 2004) or a university degree awarded under the previous regulations, or a second level degree awarded by an Italian “AFAM” Institute or an equivalent degree qualification gained abroad and considered suitable by the Admission Committee. Applications are also accepted from candidates who expect to obtain their degree/equivalent qualification abroad by October 31, 2026. In this case, admission is "conditional", and applicants must submit the degree certificate to the PhD Office - Cognitive, Social Sciences and Humanities no later than November 6, 2026. Failure to provide the degree certificate or the self-declaration will lead to forfeiture of grant and position.
Application deadline: May 26, 2026 - h 16 (Italian Time).

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER
• E.U.
• CHINA (MAINLAND)
• CHINA (HONG KONG)

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER
• E.U.
• CHINA (MAINLAND)
• CHINA (HONG KONG)

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER
• E.U.
• CHINA (MAINLAND)
• CHINA (HONG KONG)

Selection process

Selection process:
PhD in “Sustainability: Economics, Environment, Management and Society (SUSTEEMS)”:
- title assessment and research project;
- interview in the English language
The interview will assess candidates’ competencies, research skills and motivation.
If no English certificate at least level C1 has been provided in the application, the candidate’s English knowledge will be tested during the interview.
Candidates who applied for a topic-specific scholarship will be evaluated on their knowledge of the specific subject of that grant, as well as their level of knowledge of the Italian language, at least at the C1 level.

Website for additional job details

https://www.unitn.it/it/dottorati/sustainability-economics-environment-manageme…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

7

Company/Institute

Università degli Studi di Trento

Country

Italy

Geofield

Number of offers available

7

Company/Institute

Università degli Studi di Trento

Country

China

Geofield

Number of offers available

7

Company/Institute

Università degli Studi di Trento

Country

Hong Kong

Geofield

Contact

City

Trento

Website

https://www.economia.unitn.it/en/dottorato/susteems

STATUS: EXPIRED