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IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca - Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca PhD in Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences

IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca - Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca

PhD in Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences

Lucca, Italy

3 up to 4 Years

English

Full time

12 Jun 2025

01 Nov 2025

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On-Campus

* no tuition fees; students beyond the tuition waiver also receive a scholarship €16,243 per year for up to three years

Key Summary

    About : The PhD in Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences is a research-focused program designed to develop advanced skills in economic theory, data analysis, and decision-making processes. Students will engage in rigorous coursework and research, honing their ability to tackle complex economic challenges. The program emphasizes real-world application and the development of innovative solutions grounded in solid analytical foundations.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in academia, research institutions, government agencies, and private sector organizations. Potential roles include economic analyst, data scientist, policy advisor, and consultant. The program equips students with the expertise to contribute to data-driven decision-making and economic policy formulation.

Introduction

Deadline for applications:



June 12, 2025 at 1 pm (CEST time)

The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 14 fully funded doctoral candidates for its Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences (EADS) Ph.D. Program.

The EADS Program trains international Ph.D. students to undertake cutting-edge research in a wide range of economic and social disciplines with a unique multidisciplinary approach that relies on the unifying language of statistics and data science, as well as on selected tools from computer science and psychology.

EADS students also have the opportunity to complete their research projects under joint supervision (double-degree) with partner universities, including KU Leuven (Belgium) and the University of Alicante (Spain). All students are encouraged to spend visiting research periods at international organizations, both within the Erasmus+ framework and through ad hoc mobility agreements.

EADS in a nutshell

  • Contract Type: Scholarship up to 48 months
  • Commitment: Full-time
  • Location: Lucca (Tuscany, Italy)
  • Official language: English
  • Starting date: November 1, 2025

Your Role

  • First year: Follow courses in your tailor-made scientific training program
  • Second and subsequent years: Engage in your own research (both at Lucca and abroad) under the guidance of at least one Advisor from the Faculty
  • Develop three or more research papers for your doctoral thesis
  • Participate in the daily academic and campus life, including seminars, conferences, workshops attendance, public outreach activities etc.

We offer

  • An exciting multidisciplinary and international research environment with ample opportunities to exchange with scholars from related disciplines at international Universities
  • Work under the supervision of at least one Advisor from the faculty
  • Work in a team with several other doctoral candidates, postdoc researchers, and faculty
  • A tailor-made scientific training program with a wide range of courses, lectures, and seminars by leading researchers
  • Mentoring, training, and career development support
  • A highly competitive full-time Ph.D. Position with:
  • a scholarship for a maximum period of 4 consecutive years
  • social security coverage
  • free accommodation on the sustainable and accessible campus (all year round)
  • free meals on campus (lunch and dinner, all year round)
  • additional research funds
  • additional international mobility funds
  • insurance coverages (liability, accident)
  • no tuition fees
    • a scholarship for a maximum period of 4 consecutive years
    • social security coverage
    • free accommodation on the sustainable and accessible campus (all year round)
    • free meals on campus (lunch and dinner, all year round)
    • additional research funds
    • additional international mobility funds
    • insurance coverages (liability, accident)
    • no tuition fees
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