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PhD in Mountain Environment and Agriculture Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Ecology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

December 31, 2026
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Italy

University

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

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Keywords

Ecology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Animal Science
Biology
Forestry
Hydrology
Agricultural Engineering
Marketing
Veterinary Science
Earth Science
Crop Protection
Crop Yield
Sustainable Resource Management

About this position

PhD opportunity at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Mountain Environment and Agriculture, an interdisciplinary doctoral programme for students interested in agriculture, environmental science, biology, and earth science topics related to mountain regions.

The programme covers research areas such as mountain agriculture and forestry, climate change impacts on ecosystems, ecology, hydrology, crop production, animal science, agricultural engineering, sustainable resource management, plant protection, and agri-food systems/marketing. The university highlights collaboration with international research teams and centres including Eurac Research and the Laimburg Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry.

This is a 3-year PhD with 9 available places. Funding information on the programme page states an annual scholarship of €28,000, with positions available both with and without scholarship and some tied to subject-related scholarships. The application also requires a €50 administrative registration fee.

Eligibility includes a postgraduate degree equivalent to an Italian master’s-level qualification or an equivalent foreign degree, plus an appropriate educational/research background. Applicants should have English proficiency at B2 level or higher, which will be assessed during the interview. The application must be submitted online through the portal, and incomplete applications are not accepted.

Deadline: 10 June 2026. Admission interviews are scheduled for 25–26 June 2026, with ranking lists published by 10 July 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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