First year

Postgraduates have to decide the subject of their research with their tutor and to draw a research program, start the experimental activity and acquire the necessary theoretical and application know how enabling them to carry out research and write the thesis with sufficient autonomy. Postgraduates have to plan their stay abroad or at an internationally recognized research institute in Italy.

Second year

Postgraduates will continue the research activity planned and agreed with the tutor and approved by the PhD committee, either from the headquarters or from the internationally recognized research institute in Italy.

Third Year

Postgraduates will complete research and thesis. In this period it is strongly recommended that postgraduates write, with the help of tutors, at least one scientific article to be published in a magazine with a referee or an equivalent assessment system.

Stay abroad

The stay abroad or at internationally recognized organizations in Italy is mandatory. It should last about 6 months, that can be divided into shorter periods, depending on the needs of the host and on the research being carried out. The organization is to be agreed with the tutor.