Call for application 39th cycle

Bando ordinario (expired 22/06/2023)


Educational goals and objectives

CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA AND AFRICA
The PhD course in Civilizations of Asia and Africa consists of three curricula. Each curriculum has its own peculiarities, but all of them
work harmoniously to ensure a high degree of cooperation and intellectual exchange.

CURRICULUM ON EAST ASIA
It aims at training scholars of the history of Far Eastern civilizations, taking the term history in its widest meaning and thus comprising linguistic, literary, philosophical, religious, and artistic aspects. The curriculum also trains experts in the contemporary realities of East Asia, adopting interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. Such scholars will reach a high level of autonomy in their research, working on sources in original languages and mastering critical analysis. An important educational goal is to enable the candidates to develop and present their research in an international context, fostering mobility and collaboration with foreign universities and research centers.

CURRICULUM IN ARABIC, IRANIAN AND ISLAMIC STUDIES
It aims at training scholars and professionals with expertise in disciplines related to the history, cultures and languages of the countries belonging to the space of the historical development of Islam – as a religion as well as an institutional and cultural system –, with the inclusion of its religious, ethnical and linguistic minorities. It is oriented in particular towards linguistic, literary and historical research projects in the domain of Arabic and Iranian studies; however, it welcomes research and specializations tied to competence in other Islamic languages (Turkish, Urdu, Berber; Bambara, etc.). The curriculum provides a multidisciplinary approach: linguistic, philological and literary on the one hand, historical and socio- anthropological on the other hand. It supports PhD students’ international contacts, through collaboration and co-tutoring agreements with foreign universities and research centres.

CURRICULUM ON THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND CENTRAL ASIA
It aims at training experts in the history and culture of that vast and multiform area the core of which is in the Indian subcontinent and that stretches, from a linguistic and cultural point of view, to Central Asia. Three different profiles, based on a shared background, are offered: a) Language & culture (Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Sanskrit, ancient Iranian languages, in relation to philosophical, religious and philological disciplines); b) History (Ancient history, Modern and Contemporary history); c) Archaeology & Art History. For all the profiles the knowledge of a modern language (Hindi, Urdu, Bengali) or of a classical one (Sanskrit, old Iranian languages) is requested. For research projects on Central Asia the knowledge of the Russian language is necessary.

Website: https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/CIVILIZATIONS-OF-ASIA-AND- AFRICA_nD3555_EN.aspx

Specifiche economiche

Tipologia 1: DM118
Transizione digitale Generiche Pubblica Amministrazione Patrimonio culturale
0 2 0 0

Tipologia 2: DM117 Tipologia 3: PE/PNC/CN/TP Tipologia 4:Enti terzi
PE/PNC CN/TP
0 0 0 1 (+1)*

Tipologia 5: Sapienza Senza borsa
5 2

* Dopo la pubblicazione del bando è stata finanziata 1 borsa da parte del Dipartimento Istituto Italiano di Studi Orientali

Tematiche, curriculum e competenze specifiche
Themes, curriculum and specific competence

C_PNRR - DM118 GENERICHE - non associata a curriculum

- Innovazione e ricerca negli studi orientali: verso la transizione digitale
Ente finanziatore: PNRR
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta
- Innovation and Research in Oriental Studies: Towards the Digital Transition
Founded by: PNRR
Required skills: no specific skill required

C_PNRR - DM118 GENERICHE - non associata a curriculum

- Innovazione e ricerca negli studi orientali: trasmissione dei saperi e dialogo interculturale per una società inclusiva
Ente finanziatore: PNRR
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta
- Innovation and Research in Oriental Studies: Transmission of Knowledge and Intercultural Dialogue for an Inclusive Society
Founded by: PNRR
Required skills: no specific skill required

F - ENTI TERZI - non associata a curriculum

- non indicata
Ente finanziatore: DIPARTIMENTO STUDI ORIENTALI
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta

Il candidato sceglierà una tematica in fase di presentazione della candidatura on line

Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment The evaluation of the qualifications is made by the examination committee and does NOT require the participation of the candidates. The examination committee can assign up to a maximum of 60 points for the qualifications. The following items will be considered in the evaluation of qualifications: 1. research project; 2. learning experiences; 3. publications and research experiences; 4. graduation mark; 5. curriculum vitae. Only the candidates who have achieved at least 40 points in the evaluation of qualifications are admitted to the oral exam.
Oral interview At the oral exam the examination committee can assign up to a maximum of 60 points. The oral exam includes the verification of linguistic skills (in Oriental and/or Western languages) considered indispensable for the purposes of the proposed research project, as well as the discussion of the research project and the verification of historical, literary, linguistic, artistic, philosophical or historico-religious knowledge related to the project. The criteria for both the evaluation of qualifications and the oral exam are shown in the Evaluation Grid.
language INGLESE
ITALIANO

contacts and info idamaria.matera@uniroma1.it
more info For the assessment of qualifications: foreign candidates can submit the application and all materials in English.
The oral examination may cover more than one day in case the candidates are particularly numerous.

Curriculum studiorum

Graduation date and grade of the Master's degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Masters's degree
Graduation date and grade of the Bachelor’s degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Bachelor's degree
History of Scholarships, Research Grants (or similar)
Certificates of Foreign Languages
Certificates of participation in post-graduate university courses
certificates of Participation in research groups
certificates of Participation in internships
Other University Awards/Degrees (e.g.: awards in competition, second degree)
Computer skills

Required documentation

§ degree thesis abstract
mandatory
The abstract (in Italian or English) of the master/specialist/four-year system degree thesis must be accompanied by the thesis table of contents. The thesis abstract must not exceed 8,000 characters (including the table of contents and spaces between words). Also the candidates who have not yet discussed the thesis by the deadline of the call are required to submit an abstract with a table of contents (albeit provisional)., the file must be uploaded within 22/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
§ research project
mandatory
The length of the research project (in Italian or English) must not be less than 10,000 characters and must not exceed 15,000 characters, including the spaces between words. The section relating to the bibliography is not included in the calculation of maximum 15,000 characters and can therefore be additional to this limit. The project must be structured as follows:
1. Title of the project
2. Relevant discipline(s) and state of the art
3. Research question(s)
4. Theoretical and methodological basis
5. Planned work steps
6. Expected results and relevance
7. Bibliography, the file must be uploaded within 22/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
§ first letter of introduction (by a teacher)
mandatory, the letter must be uploaded by the referee by il 30/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
The reference letter (in Italian or English) must contain the sender's handwritten signature (digital signature is admitted)
§ second letter of introduction (by a teacher)
mandatory, the letter must be uploaded by the referee by il 30/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
The reference letter (in Italian or English) must contain the sender's handwritten signature (digital signature is admitted)
§ List of publications
optional, the file must be uploaded within 22/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
§ description of previous research experience
optional
Indicate clearly the period, the type of research, and the context in which the previous research experience(s) took place., the file must be uploaded within 22/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
§ letter of motivation (by the candidate)
optional, the file must be uploaded within 22/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
§ publications (a single pdf for each publication)
optional
Only publications uploaded on the system will be considered. The pdf must contain editorial data. In the case of publications that have not yet been published, the publisher's declaration of acceptance must be attached to the pdf file of the text (author's layout or pre-print)., the file must be uploaded within 22/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)
§ Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
mandatory
The Curriculum vitae can be written in Italian or English, the file must be uploaded within 22/06/2023 ore 14:00 (ora italiana)

Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ENGLISH
ITALIANO

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day28/06/2023
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/CIVILT%C3%80-DELL%E2%80%99ASIA-E-DELL%E2%80%99AFRICA_nD3555_IT.aspx
date of publication13/07/2023
contactsidamaria.matera@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day20/07/2023
notesIl calendario delle prove orali verrà pubblicato nel sito del Dottorato, nella pagina relativa alla prova di ammissione. Non sono previste convocazioni via mail. La prova orale può estendersi su più giorni. The schedule of the oral exams will be published online in the website of the Doctoral course on the page concerning the admission exam. No email convocations are to be sent out. The oral exam may extend over more than one day.
time09:30
classroomda definire
addressda definire
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/CIVILT%C3%80-DELL%E2%80%99ASIA-E-DELL%E2%80%99AFRICA_nD3555_IT.aspx
date of publication24/07/2023
contactsidamaria.matera@uniroma1.it

Evaluation scale

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