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Educational goals and objectives

MATHEMATICS
The PhD Program in Mathematics prepares students for professional or academic careers in the field of mathematics and its applications. To achieve this goal, the program provides:

- a high-level and broad-based mathematical education;
- the opportunity to develop and refine skills for conducting scientific research;
- participation in research groups engaged in the most current and promising areas of mathematics and its applications.

The quality of the program's advanced education is ensured by the excellence of the Department of Mathematics' research activities (ranked among the best in Italy according to the VQR evaluation) and by the extensive network of scientific collaborations maintained by the Department’s researchers. The PhD Program’s affiliation with the Vito Volterra Doctoral School further enhances its educational opportunities as well as its scientific and cultural value.

The program trains young researchers in both pure and applied mathematics. Studies in pure mathematics are intended for doctoral candidates who wish to explore the various aspects of mathematics in depth. The Department offers a wide range of research topics, from the most abstract areas to those directly inspired by the natural sciences. Studies in applied mathematics are aimed at candidates with a strong intellectual curiosity for scientific, technological, economic, and social problems that can be addressed using mathematical methods. These studies provide an opportunity to broaden one’s knowledge base and to appreciate—and contribute to—the role of mathematics in real-world applications.

The PhD program spans three years. During the first year, students attend courses to complete their training and begin participating in the Department’s research activities. At the end of the first year, candidates must pass a qualifying exam through which the Academic Board evaluates their acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the thesis work.
The second year is devoted to scientific development and to preparing the dissertation, which will be finalized in the third year.
The results of the thesis work are presented to the Department in a dedicated seminar session and subsequently discussed by the candidates during the final examination.

Further information is available on https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/MATHEMATICS_nD3519_EN.aspx

Specifiche economiche


Sapienza Scholarships Other Scholarships Departments Without scholarship
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Themes, curriculum and specific competence



Borse ENTI TERZI, PARTENARIATI ESTESI, ECCELLENZA

Tematica: FIS2 - Modelli di crescita aleatoria - Le borse saranno finanziate dal progetto FIS-2023-00482 – titolo: Understanding pattern formationIn nature via complex Analysis - finanziato dal Fondo italiano per la scienza – Bando FIS2
Ente finanziatore: DIPARTIMENTO DI MATEMATICA
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta
- Random growth models - The scholarships will be funded by the project FIS-2023-00482 – title: Understanding Pattern Formation in Nature via Complex Analysis – financed by the Italian Science Fund – FIS2 Call
Founded by: DIPARTIMENTO DI MATEMATICA
Required skills: no specific skill required

Tematica: FIS2 - Geometria di varietà con olonomia speciale e spazi analoghi - Le borse saranno finanziate dal progetto FIS-2023-0395 – titolo: Beyond Calabi–Yau 3-folds
Ente finanziatore: DIPARTIMENTO DI MATEMATICA
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta
- Geometry of special holonomy manifolds and related spaces - The scholarships will be funded by the project FIS-2023-0395 – title: Beyond Calabi–Yau 3-folds – financed by the Italian Science Fund – FIS2 Call
Founded by: DIPARTIMENTO DI MATEMATICA
Required skills: no specific skill required

Tematica: Limiti cinetici per sistemi a molti corpi - La borsa sarà finanziata dal progetto 101125162-KiLiM - titolo: Kinetic limits for many-body systems - Finanziato dalla Commissione Europea Call: ERC-2023-COG
Ente finanziatore: DIPARTIMENTO DI MATEMATICA
Competenze richieste: nessuna competenza specifica richiesta
- Kinetic limits for many-body systems – The scholarship will be funded by the project 101125162-KiLiM - title: Kinetic limits for many-body systems – funded by the European Commission Call: ERC-2023-COG CUP: B83C23007620006
Founded by: DIPARTIMENTO DI MATEMATICA
Required skills: no specific skill required


Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment The Committee evaluates the submitted applications based on the following criteria:
1) degree grade/average of marks obtained
2) scientific and teaching output
3) academic curriculum, with particular attention to the grades achieved, the actual duration of the course of study, the continuity of academic progress, and the relevance of the topics addressed in the master’s thesis. For public administration employees, teaching and research activities carried out during their service in public institutions, any teaching certifications obtained, and qualifications earned at specialized schools will also be assessed. Letters of recommendation, while not mandatory, are strongly recommended in order to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the candidates’ potential.
4) motivation letter.

The evaluation of applications allows for a maximum score of 40 out of 100 points. The minimum overall score required to be admitted to the subsequent oral examination is set at 20 out of 40 points.
Oral interview Candidates who have obtained a score of at least 20 out of 40 in the evaluation of qualifications are admitted to the oral examination.
The oral examination consists of an interview, according to a schedule that will be published together with the results of the qualification assessment. Upon request by the candidates, the oral examination may be conducted remotely.

During the oral examination, aspects related to the submitted qualifications and the candidates’ scientific research interests will be explored and clarified. Some questions will also be asked to assess the candidates’ foundational knowledge in their scientific field of interest.

The interview carries a maximum score of 60 out of 100 points.

Candidates who obtain at least 20 points in the oral examination pass the oral exam.

The minimum overall score required for admission to the PhD program is 40 out of 100 points.
language INGLESE
ITALIANO

contacts and info https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/MATEMATICA_nD3519_IT.aspx https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/MATHEMATICS_nD3519_EN.aspx dottorato@mat.uniroma1.it

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
Other University Awards/Degrees (e.g.: awards in competition, second degree)
Computer skills

Required documentation

§ degree thesis abstract
mandatory, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ research project
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ first letter of introduction (by a teacher)
optional, the letter must be uploaded by the referee by il 20/06/2025
Letters of recommendation, while not mandatory, are strongly recommended in order to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the candidates’ potential. They contribute to the assignment of points in the evaluation of the applications.
§ second letter of introduction (by a teacher)
optional, the letter must be uploaded by the referee by il 20/06/2025
Letters of recommendation, while not mandatory, are strongly recommended in order to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the candidates’ potential. They contribute to the assignment of points in the evaluation of the applications.
§ List of publications
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ letter of motivation (by the candidate)
mandatory
For the purposes of the PhD selection, candidates must submit a motivation letter that highlights their research orientation, scientific interests, and any affinities with members of the Department of Mathematics. The text must not exceed 8,000 characters, including spaces. , the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ degree thesis (complete)
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ publications (a single pdf for each publication)
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025

Language Skills

No languages required

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day26/06/2025
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/MATEMATICA_nD3519.aspx
date of publication30/06/2025
contactsdottorato@mat.uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day07/07/2025
notesnone
time09:00
classroomSala di Consiglio
addressDipartimento di Matematica "G. Castelnuovo" (Edificio CU 006) Sapienza Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/MATEMATICA_nD3519.aspx
date of publication07/07/2025
contactsdottorato@mat.uniroma1.it


Evaluation scale

Qualifications assessment

Valutazione titoli

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 40

Voto di laurea (magistrale, specialistica o a ciclo unico) - media dei voti conseguiti nel corso di studi della laurea magistrale
Final degree mark (Master’s, Specialized, or Single-cycle degree) – Average of grades obtained during the Master’s degree program

Punteggio massimo/max score: 10
Per le studentesse e gli studenti che abbiano già conseguito la laurea (magistrale, specialistica o a ciclo unico) il punteggio è attribuito secondo la griglia seguente:
For students who have already obtained their degree (Master’s, Specialized, or Single-cycle), the score will be assigned according to the following scale:
110 e lode
110 with honors		10,0
110
110		8,0
109
109		7,0
108
108		6,0
107
107		5,0
106
106		4,0
105
105		3,0
104
104		2,0
103
103		1,0
<103
<103		0,0
Le studentesse e gli studenti che discuteranno la tesi prima della data stabilita per la valutazione dei titoli sono tenuti a comunicare al Coordinatore del corso o alla Presidente della Commissione il voto di laurea conseguito, mentre per coloro che discuteranno la tesi dopo la data stabilita per la valutazione dei titoli, ma comunque prima del 31 ottobre 2025, la griglia al punto 1 è sostituita dalla seguente:
Students who will defend their thesis before the date set for the evaluation of applications must notify the Course Coordinator or the Chair of the Committee of the final grade received. For those who will defend their thesis after the evaluation date, but in any case before October 31, 2025, the grid in point 1 will be replaced by the following:
29 - 30
29 - 30		10,0
28.5 – 28.99
28.5 – 28.99		9,0
28 - 28.49
28 - 28.49		8,0
27.5 - 27.99
27.5 - 27.99		7,0
27 - 27.49
27 - 27.49		6,0
26.5 - 26.99
26.5 - 26.99		5,0
26 - 26.49
26 - 26.49		4,0
25.5 – 25.99
25.5 – 25.99		3,0
25 - 25.49
25 - 25.49		2,0
24.5 - 24.99
24.5 - 24.99		1,0
<24.5
<24.5		0,0

Pubblicazioni
Publications

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5
La commissione valuterà la produzione scientifica e didattica presentata.
The committee will assess the submitted scientific and teaching output.

Curriculum accademico
Academic Curriculum

Punteggio massimo/max score: 20
Ai fini della selezione per il dottorato di ricerca, verranno valutati con particolare riguardo le votazioni riportate, la durata effettiva del corso di studi, la continuità temporale e la rilevanza dei temi trattati nella tesi di laurea magistrale. Per le dipendenti e i dipendenti della pubblica amministrazione verrà altresì valutata l’attività didattica e di ricerca svolta nel periodo di servizio presso le pubbliche amministrazioni, le abilitazioni conseguite per l’insegnamento e i titoli conseguiti presso scuole di specializzazione. Varranno valutate le lettere di presentazione che, sebbene non obbligatorie, sono fortemente consigliate al fine di permettere una valutazione più completa delle potenzialità delle candidate e dei candidati.
For the purposes of the PhD selection process, particular consideration will be given to grades obtained, the actual duration of the study program, consistency over time, and the relevance of the Master’s thesis topic. For public administration employees, the teaching and research activities carried out during their service in public institutions, teaching certifications obtained, and qualifications earned from specialist schools will also be taken into account. Letters of recommendation, while not mandatory, are strongly recommended to allow for a more comprehensive evaluation of the candidates’ potential.

Lettera di motivazione
Motivation letter

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5
Ai fini della selezione per il dottorato di ricerca, la candidata o il candidato dovrà presentare una lettera di motivazione che possa far valutare la propensione alla ricerca, gli interessi scientifici e le eventuali affinità con i membri del Dipartimento di Matematica. Il testo non dovrà superare la lunghezza massima di 8000 caratteri (spazi inclusi).
For the purposes of the PhD selection, candidates must submit a motivation letter that highlights their research orientation, scientific interests, and any affinities with members of the Department of Mathematics. The text must not exceed 8,000 characters, including spaces.

Oral interview

Prova orale

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 60

Prova orale
Oral Examination

Punteggio massimo/max score: 60
Alla prova orale vengono ammesse ed ammessi le candidate i candidati che nella valutazione dei titoli abbiano conseguito la votazione di almeno 20/40. La prova orale è composta da un colloquio, secondo un calendario che verrà pubblicato insieme all’esito della valutazione dei titoli. Durante la prova orale vengono approfonditi e chiariti aspetti riguardanti i titoli presentati e gli interessi scientifici di ricerca delle candidate e dei candidati. Saranno altresì poste domande necessarie ad accertare la preparazione di base relativa al campo di interesse scientifico dei candidati. Per il colloquio viene attribuito un punteggio massimo di 60/100 punti. Superano la prova orale le candidate e i candidati che hanno conseguito almeno 20 punti nella valutazione. Il punteggio minimo complessivo per l’ammissione al Dottorato di ricerca è di 40/100.
Candidates who have obtained a score of at least 20 out of 40 in the evaluation of applications are admitted to the oral examination. The oral examination consists of an interview, scheduled according to a calendar that will be published together with the results of the evaluation of applications. During the oral examination, aspects related to the submitted applications and the candidates’ scientific research interests will be further explored and clarified. In addition, some questions will be asked to verify the candidates’ foundational knowledge in their specific field of scientific interest. The interview carries a maximum score of 60 out of 100 points. Candidates who obtain at least 20 points in the oral examination are considered to have passed. The minimum overall score required for admission to the PhD program is 40 out of 100 points.

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