Gran Sasso Science Institute GSSI
Ph.D. in Regional Science and Economic Geography

L'Aquila, Italy

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Ph.D. in Regional Science and Economic Geography focuses on understanding spatial economic activities and regional development. You'll engage in advanced research methodologies and theoretical frameworks. The program emphasizes the importance of empirical research in addressing local and global economic issues.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including academia, urban planning, government agencies, and consultancy firms. Potential roles include regional economic analyst, urban planner, and policy advisor, where you’ll apply your expertise in economic geography to solve complex issues and contribute to policy development.

- 8 scholarships;

- 1 scholarship co-funded by GSSI and REDI consortium for the following research project: “Socio-economic resilience in areas affected by natural disasters, with particular reference to inner areas”

The aim of the Ph.D. in Regional Science and Economic Geography is to address issues related to local and regional development. The methodological perspective of research and teaching is multidisciplinary, combining regional and urban economics, economic and human geography, spatial planning, and sociology.

Within the Ph.D. Program in Regional Science and Economic Geography, it is possible to apply both for REDI Project and for GSSI scholarships, by submitting two different applications.

Application

Applicants must fill out the online application from our website, where it is possible to find all the necessary information for the submissions, and attach the required documents by June 01, 2022, at 3 pm (Italian time zone). No other application method will be accepted.