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Research areas

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A journey through the areas, projects and research groups where new knowledge is born and developed. Discover the research and scientific innovation activities of the department’s researchers.

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News

University

Call for fiduciary loans for Students of Professional Master's Programs and Post-graduate Vocational Training Programmes

Applications are now open for the Crédit Agricole fiduciary loans “Finanziamo gli studi Università di Bologna.” Deadline: April 30.

Re-opening of the Tech Forward call for applications - new deadline: 31 March

Join the 16-week Post-graduate vocational training programme to explore advanced technologies, create innovative solutions, and engage with IdeaSquare at CERN.

International

Call for applications to Erasmus + mobility for traineeship 2025/26

Would you like to broaden your curriculum by working abroad? Carry out a paid traineeship in a European Union country. Apply by 13 May.

Meetings and Initiatives

Call for Players - 2 April

Join the event to discover the entrepreneurial projects selected by "Call for Startup 2024/25," engage with their creators, and become part of an entrepreneurial team.

IDEA Alma Mater
The call for Great-ER is open!

Innovation and Research

The call for Great-ER is open!

Participate in "Growing and Empowering Advanced Technologies in Emilia-Romagna," a free advanced incubation program for startups and deep tech research spin-offs. Apply by 11 October.
Notte dei Ricercatori
Waiting for European Researchers' Night 2024: guided tours and AperiScienza

Innovation and Research

Waiting for European Researchers' Night 2024: guided tours and AperiScienza

From 28 August to 27 September, in the run-up to the night dedicated to research, the city comes alive with numerous initiatives to promote science and culture. Discover the programme.
6th Physical Sensing and Processing summer school

Innovation and Research

6th Physical Sensing and Processing summer school

Registrations opened - deadline 30th June
FutureData4EU
Unlocking the Future of Data Science - PhD webinar

Innovation and Research

Unlocking the Future of Data Science - PhD webinar

Join the Webinar to Discover 53 PhD Open Positions for 2024/2025 A.Y.
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Calls and competitions

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