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Call for applications
The Call for Applications for the 42nd Cycle of the Joint International PhD Programme in Human Rights, Society and Multilevel Governance (A.Y. 2026/27) is now open!
The programme will admit seven students, as follows:
- Four students supported by scholarships provided by the University of Padova (Italy).
- Two students supported by scholarships provided by Tangaza University (Kenya).
- One student admitted without a scholarship.
The University of Padova's scholarships will prioritise the following research topics:
- Human Rights Protection and Social Justice
- Inclusion and psychological growth
- Climate Justice, Political Agroecology, and Sustainable Development
- Paediatric palliative care
The Tangaza University scholarships are restricted to the following research topic:
- Sustainable Development and Social Innovation (including Urban Climate Justice and Community Development)
The call for the 42th cycle and Technical guidelines are available online at the University of Padova phd courses: https://www.unipd.it/en/dottorato/dottorati-42-ciclo
Important dates
- Application must be submitted no later than 20 May 2026 at 1:00 pm CEST
- Publication of the results of the evaluation of the preselection available at this page: within 10 June 2026
- Oral examination: from 16 June 2026 at 09:30 (CEST UTC+2:00).
- Final ranking of the selected candidates available at this page: 1 July 2026.
- Beginning of PhD courses: 1 November 2026
Important notice
- Candidates shall complete the provided templates (available at the link below) to submit their Curriculum Vitae and Research Proposal.
- In the evaluation of qualifications: "SUPERA LA VALUTAZIONE" = ADMITTED TO INTERVIEW
- All files are encrypted, and the required password is provided in the confirmation e-mail you received when you applied for the doctoral program
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Documents
Curriculum Vitae Template, 42st Cycle
(odt, 516.72 KB, EN)
Research Project template, 42st Cycle
(odt, 515.28 KB, EN)