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Educational goals and objectives

LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT
SCOPE AND SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES
The PhD programme is geared towards the cultural and operational training of researchers in the field of landscape design and interpretation.
Actions aimed at the active conservation of existing landscapes and the development of widespread quality in open spaces and their uses, in accordance with the principles of sustainability, sharing and innovation, represent responses to the increasingly broad and diverse challenges of the contemporary world.
Complex project planning that gives shape and meaning to everyday spaces and contributes to climate, environmental and social crises and changes, not with technical and sectoral responses, but by highlighting the growing and cross-cutting value of landscape design in all transformations.
Complex global challenges highlight the need for a change of perspective in human/nature relations, which are shaping both international policies and new widespread sensibilities regarding the configuration and use of places. The right to landscape is emerging as a key to the widespread improvement of habitat quality, access to fundamental rights and the reduction of inequalities, and the development of the terrestrial environment as a space for cohabitation and coexistence. A Green New Deal is transforming policies on climate, biodiversity, agriculture, forests, energy, transport and society in line with shared sustainability objectives.
RESEARCH TOPICS
The PhD programme promotes constant updating of topics and experiments, balancing critical and operational content. The identification of research topics and their development requires collaboration and cross-fertilisation between different disciplines through transdisciplinary dialogue, which is a means to an end rather than an end in itself. This working method is in line with the National Research Plan, which brings together different approaches, skills and methods to enable action on complex problems.

- quality of open spaces and habitats
- landscape and cultural heritage
- health and well-being
- social transformations and inclusive society
- historical-critical interpretations
- project configurations and languages
- safety and risk reduction
- climate, energy, sustainable mobility
- environment, agricultural production, bioeconomy, natural resources

COLLEGIAL BODIES
The Bodies consist of the Coordinator, the Teaching Board and a Committee of scholars and experts on landscape issues from Italian and foreign universities and research institutions. Theoretical, critical, methodological and experimental training activities, both within and across disciplines, include participation in cultural initiatives, conferences, congresses, seminars and design workshops in Italy and abroad, promoting dialogue with public bodies and institutions.

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Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment Assessment of qualifications (maximum 40 points)
All qualifications submitted may be sent in self-certification.
Candidates must send the required documentation together with their application and in any case no later than the deadline for the call for applications.
Required documents:
1) Curriculum vitae, containing:
_ Masters's Degree grade. For foreign candidates, the maximum reference value must be indicated
_ List of additional educational experience
_ List of other educational, work, or research experience
_ Any publications

2) Research project (max 6000 characters including spaces)
Qualifications consist of:
1. Curriculum vitae (max 15 points)
2. Research project (max 25 points)
For selection purposes, candidates must submit a research project that allows for the assessment of their research skills and their ability to independently plan and organize the various stages of the program. The research project must not exceed 6000 characters (including spaces). For admitted candidates, the project submitted for the test will not be binding in the choice of the doctoral thesis.
In particular, the following will be assessed:
- Research framework
- Knowledge of the state of the art
- Originality and innovative content
- Clarity and completeness of the presentation of objectives, methodologies, and potential results
- Feasibility of the project
- Relevance of the project to the educational objectives of the doctoral program.

Candidates who obtained at least 30/40 in the assessment of their qualifications and project are admitted to the written test.
Written examination Written exam
The written exam will consist of an essay. The title will be chosen from three titles proposed by the members of the commission.
Knowledge of the reference bibliography and the volumes of the ET book series of the Landscape and Environment Doctorate programme is recommended.
Written exam (max 60 points):
- Knowledge and competence in the subject matter of the exam (20 points)
- Ability and clarity of elaboration (20 points)
- Completeness of description and recent acquisitions on the subject of the test (20 points)
The test will be conducted in Italian.

Candidates who obtained at least 30/60 in the written test are admitted to the oral exam.
language ITALIANO
Oral interview Oral exam
Oral exam (max 60 points):
- Discussion of topics related to the research project presented (40 points)
- Discussion of the written exam and the candidate's qualifications: clarity of presentation, ability to summarise and scientific interest of the curriculum (10 points)
- Foreign language (10 points).
The oral exam will focus on:
• further clarification of aspects relating to the qualifications presented
• discussion of the written test
• discussion of a research project proposal
• test of knowledge of English
The oral exam is considered passed if the candidate obtains a score of 30/60
points.
The minimum overall score for admission to the PhD programme is 90/160.
language ITALIANO
INGLESE

contacts and info Dott.ssa Chiara Bonavita, dipartimento DiAP, chiara.bonavita@uniroma1.it
more info Dott.ssa Chiara Bonavita, dipartimento DiAP, chiara.bonavita@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
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

§ research project
mandatory
Candidates must submit a research project that allows for the assessment of their research skills and their ability to independently plan and organize the various stages of the program. The research project must not exceed 6000 characters (including spaces). For admitted candidates, the project submitted for the test will not be binding in the choice of the doctoral thesis.
In particular, the following will be assessed:
- Research framework
- Knowledge of the state of the art
- Originality and innovative content
- Clarity and completeness of the presentation of objectives, methodologies, and potential results
- Feasibility of the project
- Relevance of the project to the educational objectives of the doctoral program
, the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025
§ Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
mandatory
Curriculum vitae, containing:
_ Degree grade. For foreign candidates, the maximum reference value must be indicated.
_ List of additional educational experience.
_ List of other educational, work or research experience.
_ Any publications.
_Any other information relevant to the aims of this doctoral programme., the file must be uploaded within le ore 23:59 del 19/06/2025

Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ITALIANO
ENGLISH

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day26/06/2025
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/PAESAGGIO-E-AMBIENTE_nD3530_IT.aspx
date of publication28/06/2025
contactschiara.bonavita@uniroma1.it

Written examination
day02/07/2025
notesnone
time09:00
classroomex biblioteca Diap
addressPiazza Borghese 9, Roma
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/PAESAGGIO-E-AMBIENTE_nD3530_IT.aspx
date of publication04/07/2025
contactschiara.bonavita@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day18/07/2025
notesnone
time09:30
classroomex biblioteca Diap
addressPiazza Borghese 9, Roma
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/PAESAGGIO-E-AMBIENTE_nD3530_IT.aspx
date of publication18/07/2025
contactschiara.bonavita@uniroma1.it


Evaluation scale

Qualifications assessment

Valutazione titoli

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

Curriculum vitae
Curriculum vitae

Punteggio massimo/max score: 15
Voto di laurea: fino a 5 punti (Valutazione media degli esami, in alternativa al voto di laurea, se non laureato) - Ulteriori esperienze formative post-laurea: fino a 3 punti - Esperienze formative, lavorative o di ricerca: fino a 3 punti - Eventuali Pubblicazioni: fino a 4 punti
Degree grade: up to 5 points (Average score of the exams, alternative to the Master degree score, if without Master degree) - Additional postgraduate training: up to 3 points - Training, work or research experience: up to 3 points - Any publications: up to 4 points
110, 110 e lode
110, 110 cum laude		5,0
109 -1084,0
107 -1063,0
105 -1042,0
103 -1021,0
<1020,0
29 - 305,0
28 – 28.994,0
27 - 27.993,0
26 - 26.992,0
25 - 25.991,0
<250,0
Ulteriori esperienze formative post-laurea
Additional postgraduate training		3,0
Esperienze formative, lavorative o di ricerca
Training, work or research experience		3,0
Pubblicazioni
Any publications		4,0

Progetto di ricerca
Research project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 25
Inquadramento della ricerca: fino a 5 punti Conoscenza dello stato dell’arte: fino a 5 punti Originalità e contenuto innovativo: fino a 5 punti Chiarezza e completezza dell’esposizione degli obiettivi, delle metodologie e dei potenziali risultati: fino a 5 punti Pertinenza del progetto con gli obiettivi formativi del dottorato: fino a 5 punti
Research framework: up to 5 points Knowledge of the state of the art: up to 5 points Originality and innovative content: up to 5 points Clarity and completeness of the presentation of objectives, methodologies, and potential results: up to 5 points Relevance of the project to the educational objectives of the doctoral program: up to 5 points
Originalità e contenuto innovativo
Innovative aspects of the project		5,0
Conoscenza dello stato dell’arte
Knowledge of the state of the art		5,0
Chiarezza e completezza dell’esposizione degli obiettivi, delle metodologie e dei potenziali risultati
Clarity and completeness of the presentation of objectives, methodologies, and potential results		5,0
Fattibilità del progetto
Feasibility of the project		5,0
Pertinenza del progetto con gli obiettivi formativi del dottorato
Relevance of the project to the educational objectives of the PhD programme		5,0
Written examination

Prova scritta

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

PROVA SCRITTA
WRITTEN EXAM

Punteggio massimo/max score: 60
Conoscenza e competenza della tematica oggetto della prova (20 punti) Capacità e chiarezza nell’elaborazione (20 punti) Completezza descrittiva e recenti acquisizioni sul tema oggetto della prova (20 punti)
Knowledge and competence in the subject matter of the exam (20 points) Ability and clarity of elaboration (20 points) Completeness of description and recent acquisitions on the subject of the test (20 points)

Oral interview

Prova orale

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

PROVA ORALE
ORAL EXAM

Punteggio massimo/max score: 60
Prova orale (max 60 punti): - Discussione delle tematiche relative al progetto di ricerca presentato (40 punti) - Discussione sulla prova scritta e sui titoli del candidato: chiarezza espositiva, capacità di sintesi e interesse scientifico del curriculum (10 punti) - Lingua straniera (10 punti).
Oral exam (max 60 points): Discussion of topics related to the research project presented (40 points) Discussion of the written exam and the candidate's qualifications: clarity of presentation, ability to summarise and scientific interest of the curriculum (10 points) Foreign language (10 points).

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