FAQs about FBK phd program

Below you’ll find answers to FAQs to clarify your doubts; should you not be satisfied after reading them carefully, please contact us directly.

FAQs

Before arriving at FBK
When and how can I apply for a PhD program at FBK?
PhD students are usually selected once a year by means of a public contest. The call for applications is published usually in late springtime on the Universities’ websites and on our website. There you will find all the information you may need to apply.
FBK stands out as one of Italy’s leading research institutions with over 500 national and international researchers working on 12 different fields of research. Located in one of the most livable cities in Italy, FBK offers an attractive job opportunity. Click here to find out more reasons why you should choose FBK.
FBK offers doctoral programs covering all 12 FBK fields of research: augmented intelligence, cybersecurity, digital society, digital industry, digital health and wellbeing, health emergencies, sustainable energy, sensors and devices, theoretical studies in nuclear physics and related areas, evaluation of public policies, religious studies, italian-german historical studies. For more information on those research centers, click here.
The legal duration of a PhD program is usually three years (some programs last 4 years). The academic year for PhDs begins usually on November 1st and ends on October 31st.
Yes, our Welcome Office assists both Italian and international researchers and PhD students with various administrative and logistical procedures, such as applying for entry visas, residence permits (permesso di soggiorno), booking temporary housing, and activating health insurance.
Please note that housing options are limited, so we strongly encourage you to contact us 1–2 months in advance to submit your request.
Additionally, for visa applications specifically related to university enrollment in Italy, please follow the direct instructions and guidance provided by your university.
For further assistance or inquiries, please contact: [email protected].
While at FBK
What should I expect on my first day at FBK?
You’ll receive your badge and be invited to meet the PhD Program Team, who will provide you with your Welcome Kit. If you haven’t yet attended the Welcome Session, we’ll recommend watching the recorded version to get up to speed. You’ll also meet your research team and begin familiarizing yourself with FBK’s environment and facilities.
Yes, our Welcome Office assists PhD students, both Italian and foreign, in completing bureaucratic procedures such as applying for an entry visa or residence permit, booking temporary housing, and activating health insurance. For more information, contact [email protected] 
Most of our PhD programs can be attended by non-Italian speakers. For more information, please contact the Coordinator of the PhD program of your interest.
Yes, you can find the list of trainings on the FBK Academy website here.
Yes, PhD Students are required to complete the ‘Occupational safety course’, ‘Personal data protection course’, ‘Corruption prevention course’ and ‘NIS2 Cybersecurity course’ available on FBK Academy. For more information, click here. 
Yes, PhD students can apply for a discounted annual pass with Trentino Transporti transit service, that allows you to travel on public transport services in Trentino. Please note that a different discount applies for students from University of Trento and students from other Universities. For more information, click here.
Yes, PhD students can access the free parking spaces within the FBK’s premises. For more information, click here. 
You can contact the PhD Office at [email protected]
The results achieved during your PhD research activities, including any associated intellectual property rights, shall be governed by the doctoral scholarship funding agreement between FBK and the University. The moral rights of the author to be identified and acknowledged as such shall always be preserved.
You shall collaborate with FBK in preparing the necessary documentation for filing intellectual property applications and in fulfilling other obligations related to the patenting procedure for results achieved during the PhD research activities.
Prior to publication or dissemination, you shall submit any publication or research output (e.g., posters or presentations) arising from or related to your PhD research activities to your FBK advisor for review. FBK may request revisions, the removal of confidential information, or a delay in publication. The doctoral thesis may also be subject to an embargo; however, any such delay must not prevent you from meeting academic requirements or obtaining your degree.
In every paper, scientific article, or other research output directly related to the PhD research activities, you shall explicitly state their affiliation with both the University and FBK and, where applicable, acknowledge the funding source supporting the PhD scholarship.
You shall strictly adhere to confidentiality obligations regarding data, documents, processes, products, and other confidential information provided by FBK, acquired during PhD activities, or received from third parties collaborating with FBK.
Please note that FBK is not your employer and therefore does not manage leave requests. You should contact your University directly to initiate the process according to their guidelines. Don’t forget to inform us at [email protected] once your leave has been approved.
*please note that this do not apply to PhD Student enrolled in the Industrial Innovation Program
You should first speak with your FBK supervisor and your academic advisor to discuss the extension or withdrawal. Be sure to follow the official guidelines provided by your University. Also, don’t forget to inform us at [email protected]