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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Fully Funded PhD in Agri-Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology at Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia / UNIgreen Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia in Italy

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Food Science

Funding

3 fully funded PhD positions are advertised for the 42nd cycle (A.Y. 2026/2027). The UNIgreen PhD programme states that scholarships are available, with 5 scholarships funded by the UNIgreen Alliance mentioned on the programme page; the post also highlights a joint PhD degree and 6 to 18 months of research abroad.

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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

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Keywords

Food Science
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Biology
Nutrition
Food Safety
Sustainable Agriculture
Bioeconomy
Genetic
Statistics

About this position

3 fully funded PhD opportunities are available in Agri-Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology at Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia through the UNIgreen Alliance. This is a joint PhD programme designed for candidates interested in sustainability, the Green Transition, and interdisciplinary research across Europe.

The programme covers research areas such as agriculture, plant and animal production, sustainable farming practices, disease and pest management, genetics and crop improvement, food science and technology, food processing, food safety and quality, nutrition and health, sustainable packaging, bioeconomy, data analysis, statistics, innovation, and scientific communication.

It is a 3-year doctoral programme taught in English, with mandatory mobility and the opportunity to spend 6 to 18 months abroad at partner universities. The programme page also notes that scholarships are available, and the post emphasizes that the positions are fully funded.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and have a strong academic background in a relevant field. Required documents include a CV, degree certificate, statement of research interest, and MSc thesis summary.

Application window: the programme page lists applications open from March 30, 2026 and a deadline of May 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CEST, while the LinkedIn post mentions June 30, 2026. Applicants should verify the official call carefully and follow the deadline stated in the call document.

For questions, the programme page lists contact emails for the PhD coordinator, PhD secretary, and administrative issues. Use the official call link and programme details link to complete the application process.

Funding details

3 fully funded PhD positions are advertised for the 42nd cycle (A.Y. 2026/2027). The UNIgreen PhD programme states that scholarships are available, with 5 scholarships funded by the UNIgreen Alliance mentioned on the programme page; the post also highlights a joint PhD degree and 6 to 18 months of research abroad.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification and have a strong academic background in a relevant field. Required documents include a CV, degree certificate, statement of research interest, and MSc thesis summary. The programme is English-taught and involves mandatory mobility across partner universities.

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