Open calls

The main call opens once a year, typically in the spring, for the full-time format. Additional calls are published throughout the year.

The PhD Program in Management Engineering (DRIG) offers advanced training and preparation for conducting scientific research in the areas of management, applied economics, and industrial engineering.

The program aims to train professionals capable of producing high-quality research at universities or research institutes and pursuing careers in manufacturing and service companies, regulatory authorities, and other national and international public entities.

Opportunities

  • Training in research methodologies and a multidisciplinary perspective with diverse theories and approaches.
  • Innovative study of problems using various analytical approaches.
  • Strong emphasis on research and scientific cooperation with academic institutions and major industrial companies.

Requirements

Italian and foreign citizens who hold a degree obtained under the regulations prior to D.M. 3.11.1999 n. 509, or a "Laurea Specialistica", or a Msc. degree, or an equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad, comparable in duration and content to the Italian title and previously recognized by the evaluation committees, are eligible to apply.

41th Cycle - First additional call 2025

The first additional call 2025 provides for 12 PhD scholarships in Management Engineering.

The scholarships are tied to the execution of specific research themes.

The programme is scheduled to start on 12 September 2025

How to Apply

For more information, please visit the official call page

List of available topics

  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5008-4484]
    Research topic: GOVERNANCE AND STAKEHOLDER STRATEGIES FOR THE EUROPEAN FUSION INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM: DESIGNING A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5010-4482]
    Research topic: MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES AND GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS IN THE ERA OF GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS, AI AND ROBOTICS
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  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5011-4483]
    Research topic: THE TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE OF AI FOR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE TO ENHANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
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  • n. 1 position with scholarship [ADDITIONAL call] [id: 5012-4481]
    Research topic: CYBER RISK AND ECONOMIC-FINANCIAL IMPACTS: MEASUREMENT AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR A RESILIENT DIGITAL ECONOMY
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  • n. 1 position with scholarship [INTERDISCIPLINARY call] [id: 5013-4473]
    Research topic: RETHINKING URBAN DESIGN: INTEGRATING ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOALS THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION
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