WELCOME TO FBK INTERNATIONAL PHD PROGRAM

This excellence program is designed for PhD students looking to immerse themselves in a world-class research environment while collaborating with prestigious Doctoral Schools in Italy and across the globe.

Six reasons to become a PhD student at FBK

At FBK, our PhD program is designed to develop highly specialized researchers in a unique, stimulating environment

RESEARCH AT FBK

A Hub of innovation and collaboration

TOWARD PHD EXCELLENCE

FBK stands out as one of Italy’s leading research institutions

international network

National and international companies and universities

learning opportunities

Explore a world of learning at FBK

Discover Trento

One of the most Italy’s
livable city

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A truly international community

Shaping the Researchers of Tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a PhD journey that opens doors to exciting new opportunities?

NEWS

Stay informed with the latest news and upcoming events in our FBK PhD program—your hub for all academic and community updates.

August 13, 2026

Stable employment encourages the decision to become a parent

The results of a scientific study focusing on the Italian academic community have been published in PLOS ONE. Women face greater obstacles because they experience longer periods of job insecurity than men

August 11, 2026

The role of rationality in modern robotics

Leslie Pack Kaelbling is a Professor at MIT. Her research agenda is to make intelligent robots using methods including learning, planning, and reasoning about uncertainty. She was working on agentic AI way before it became fashionable. On 29 May 2026 we met her at FBK where she held a seminar co-organized with AIXIA, the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence.

August 6, 2026

From WebValley to MLCast: the new portal for the European nowcasting community is now live

Developed as part of WebValley 2026, the site combines open science and artificial intelligence to make very short-term weather forecasting models more accessible

August 13, 2026

Stable employment encourages the decision to become a parent

August 11, 2026

The role of rationality in modern robotics

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ONGOING CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS

FBK offers a diverse array of PhD programs spanning fields such as computer science, sustainable energy, and social sciences, among others. Interested candidates can apply to various programs throughout the year as new calls for applications are announced periodically.
Detailed information about the requirements, application deadlines, and selection procedures can be found in the respective calls for admission.

Urban Digital Twins for Climate-Ready Cities

Università degli Studi di Trento

Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering

Development of novel SiC MEMS-Based Microanalytical Systems for low-power, field-deployable monitoring.

Università degli Studi di Trento

Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering

Symbolic Model Checking techniques for embedded systems

Università degli Studi di Trento

Information Engineering And Computer Science

Hear from our students

Explore the testimonials below to learn about the impactful experiences and opportunities our FBK PhD program offers.

The FBK PhD Program is a unique opportunity to conduct high-quality research in an institution deeply involved in AI, within a collaborative and stimulating community, where you can stay motivated and truly enjoy your work.

The FBK PhD Program stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, cutting-edge research opportunities, and strong connections to both academia and industry—offering an environment where innovation thrives

A program built not only on knowledge, but also on practical expertise, intelligence, inclusion and friends.

Everything is special in the FBK PhD Program: complete institute, competent workmates, diverse research possibilities, marvellous city with wonderful atmosphere.

What is special about the FBK PhD Program is that they take care of everything for you to focus only on your research and produce meaningful results.