PhD Scholarships in Technologies for Cultural Heritage at University of Turin, Italy
About the Program
The Technologies for Cultural Heritage (Tech4Culture) PhD program, funded by Next Generation EU and the Italian Ministry of Research, invites applications for four fully-funded PhD scholarships. Based at the University of Turin, this interdisciplinary program bridges the humanities with digital sciences, physics, biology, chemistry, and geology.
The program seeks dynamic researchers aiming for interdisciplinary careers in both academia and industry. Participants will benefit from a structured training program designed to build technical, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills. Each scholarship includes a 3-year full-time PhD position, plus a €2,000 annual research budget.
Program Details
- Position: Fully-funded PhD Position
- Institution: University of Turin
- Department/Faculty: Tech4Culture PhD Program
- Supervisor: Based on selected research topic (Annex 1)
- Location: Turin, Italy
- Start Date (Anticipated): October 2025
- Duration: 3 years
- Funding: Fully-funded (PhD scholarship + €2,000 yearly research grant)
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines (Humanities, Natural Sciences, or Engineering)
Research Focus/Area (list of main subject required)
- Archaeometric Approaches (Inorganic Materials)
- Computational and Quantitative Methods
- Conservation Sciences
- Cultural Heritage
- Digital Humanities
- Environmental Science
- Geoarchaeology
- Public Archaeology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Interest in interdisciplinary and applied research
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research experience in cultural heritage or related fields
- Strong academic background
- Familiarity with digital or scientific methods in heritage research
- Good communication and project development skills
Key Features of the Program
- Structured interdisciplinary training
- International and collaborative research environment
- Annual €2,000 research fund
- Access to modern labs and field projects
- Opportunities to present at conferences and collaborate with public institutions
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Identify a research topic and mentor from Annex 1
- Submit application via the University of Turin PhD portal
Required Documents:
- Research proposal
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Motivation letter
- Two recommendation letters
Important Dates
- Applications Open: May 2025
- Deadline: June 16, 2025 (12:00 noon CET)
- Interviews : July 2025
Where to Apply
- University Website: https://www.unito.it
- Doctoral School: Call XLI cycle – Doctoral School – University of Turin
- Official Notification: Call for applications.pdf
- Application Portal: PICA – Selezione pubblica per l’ammissione ai Corsi di Dottorato – Ciclo XLI / Public selection for admission to PhD programmes – 41st cycle
