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.
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 courses’. ‘Personal data protection courses, and ‘Corruption prevention courses’ 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. 
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 can contact the PhD Office at [email protected]
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]