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.

June 4, 2026

Hantavirus: Andes virus is unlikely to cause large outbreaks, but case isolation remains essential

A new study led by the FBK Center for Health Emergencies, directed by Stefano Merler, has been published in Eurosurveillance. Due to its characteristics, the Andes virus (ANDV) —the hantavirus strain responsible for the

June 3, 2026

May 2026: The FBK projects making headlines

From public policy to artificial intelligence, from the future of mobility to digital health, and through innovation, rights, and social change, these are the FBK research topics that made headlines in May.

June 2, 2026

Women of the Resistance: Between memory and the future, the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and today’s challenges

Remembering the achievement of women’s suffrage means retracing a path to freedom shaped by everyday actions and collective struggles. The latest issue of HLab Magazine brings together reflections from the FBK-ISIG event, connecting the memory of the partisan struggle with today’s movements for equality.

June 4, 2026

Hantavirus: Andes virus is unlikely to cause large outbreaks, but case isolation remains essential

June 3, 2026

May 2026: The FBK projects making headlines

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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.

Advancing forest ecology by means of ground robotics and multi-modal data fusion

Libera Università di Bolzano

Mountain Environment and Agriculture

Principled Integration of Temporal Sequential Information in Retrieval-Augmented Language Model Reasoning

Università di Roma La Sapienza

Artificial Intelligence

Neuro-Symbolic Specialization of Temporal Planners using LLMs

Università di Roma La Sapienza

Artificial Intelligence

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.