PhD in Mountain Environment and Agriculture (Environmental Sciences, Agriculture) Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy

PhD opportunity in Mountain Environment and Agriculture at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy. This doctoral programme is highly interdisciplinary and is aimed at talented, motivated students interested in Environmental Science, Agriculture, ecology, hydrology, crop production, animal science, forestry, agricultural engineering, plant protection, climate change, and sustainable management of mountain ecosystems.

The programme runs for 3 years and is taught in English (with some courses occasionally in Italian and German). Research topics include efficient use of natural resources, sustainable production methods in agriculture and forestry, and the effects of climate change on natural and managed mountain ecosystems. Students will work within international research teams and may spend 3 to 12 months at a foreign research institution.

There are 9 total positions, including 4 with unibz scholarship, 2 without scholarship, and 3 tied to subject-related scholarships. The page also notes scholarships of 28,000 € per year. Applicants must hold an eligible postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification and demonstrate at least B2 English proficiency, assessed during the interview.

The application requires online submission through the portal, including ID documents and the required programme-specific attachments. A 50 € administrative registration fee is required and is non-refundable. The deadline for applications is 2026-06-10.