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"A Visiting PhD Student is a postgraduate student enrolled at a foreign university, who is hosted by the University of Pavia to carry out research projects, attend courses/lectures, take exams and engage in activities aimed at her/his doctoral training."

The University of Pavia is pleased to welcome PhD students from across the world for research periods, as we are convinced of the powerful impact that academic exploration can have. Our focus is on building an energetic research community, funding pioneering projects and encouraging global partnerships. By valuing diversity and idea exchange, we fully support the important contributions of international PhD students, thereby enriching our collective efforts towards discovery and progress.

How to be welcomed as a Visiting PhD Student

Becoming a Visiting PhD Student at our institution is possible only by invitation. Therefore, if you do not have a contact person yet, in order to facilitate your invitation process we recommend that you find an appropriate contact by visiting unipv.unifind.cineca.it

Once you have identified the staff member you would like to interact with, please send her/him an email including your CV (Curriculum Vitae/Resumé) to demonstrate your area of expertise and how an exchange would benefit both universities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

After making arrangements with the appropriate staff member, if you have been selected as a Visiting PhD Student, in order to receive a formal invitation and be provided with key documents and services, you must register your data in the Visiting Staff application portal

Please be aware that the application on the platform is only possible after contacting a Reference Professor and confirming a visiting period at the University of Pavia. Without completing these preliminary steps, the application will be rejected.

ACCEPTANCE LETTER
If your application is successful, you will receive an official acceptance letter, which you must always carry with you to ensure access to certain services.

MANDATORY IN-PERSON CHECK-IN

Before arriving in Pavia, you should write an email to your Department contact in order to schedule the mandatory in-person check-in, which must take place upon your arrival.

The check-in, held at your Host Department, will officially start your stay and activate the services you are entitled to.
Please consult the Department contacts list and more check-in details here