The PhD Program in Human Biology and Medical Genetics promotes the development of the international dimension of education and research, in line with the internationalization policies of Sapienza University of Rome and the strategic objectives of the Department of Experimental Medicine. Internationalization represents a key component of the training pathway and is pursued through scientific collaborations with foreign universities and research centers, participation in international academic networks, and the promotion of mobility for both PhD students and faculty members.
The program benefits from a well-established network of scientific relationships with international academic institutions and research centers, developed over time through research collaborations, participation in scientific projects, and the organization of joint seminars and training activities. In this context, the PhD Program also takes advantage of the opportunities offered by the University’s participation in the CIVIS – A European Civic University Alliance, which specifically promotes academic cooperation initiatives, mobility, and the development of shared educational activities among European partner universities.
PhD students are encouraged to undertake research periods at foreign universities and research centers within the framework of active collaborations in the fields of cellular and molecular biology, medical genetics, and biomedical sciences. These experiences provide access to advanced research infrastructures, enable the acquisition of specialized methodological skills, and foster the development of international scientific relationships. During research periods abroad, PhD students are entitled to an increase in their scholarship, in accordance with current university regulations, as well as the possibility of using their annual research budget to support mobility-related expenses.
The international dimension of the program is further supported by the scientific activities of the members of the Academic Board, who collaborate with research groups at foreign universities and research institutions. The presence within the Board of faculty members affiliated with foreign universities represents an additional element of international openness and facilitates the development of shared scientific activities, including seminars, research collaborations, and joint training initiatives.
In recent cycles, the PhD Program has further strengthened its connections with international universities and research centers, also through participation in collaborative scientific initiatives and joint research activities. These relationships provide a solid foundation for the progressive development of structured academic cooperation agreements, the activation of co-supervision pathways for doctoral theses, and the further strengthening of international mobility opportunities for PhD students in future cycles.