Call for application 42nd cycle

Bando ordinario


Applications for participation in the competition, together with the corresponding payment, must be duly completed no later than 14:00 CET on 17 June 2026.

Educational goals and objectives

HISTORY AND CULTURES OF EUROPE
The PhD program aims to train scholars in analysing and investigating the origins of the idea of Europe, the pluralism and variety of European cultures, the construction and activities of the European Union, and Europe’s cultural and political projection and interaction beyond the continent in light of the most accredited results and scientific approaches.
The program is focused on the study of the essential processes of the formation of political and cultural space in Europe in the early modern, modern and contemporary eras, starting from the idea of Europe itself (Chabod and Saitta to the more recent suggestions made by Pagden) and the debate over the plurality of histories and memories, from new sensibilities brought about by the processes of European unification to considerations on the determining influence of other world cultures on the European territory. The program aims in particular at investigating forms and methods of building a European identity on the political and economic level based on valuing differences in ethnicity, gender, language, religion, political opinions, nationality, social class, education, birth and abilities, in line with the themes of Agenda 2030.
From a diachronic perspective between tradition and innovation, several issues such as otherness, conflicts, and pacification among cultural and social diversities constitute a central axis of the program.
Transversal themes that connect historical, political, economic and cultural perspectives in light of social challenges (equality, sustainability, education, health, information) which characterize the identity and lives of European citizens are of particular interest in the doctoral course.
Four areas (History, International History, Economic History, Anthropology-Sociological and Religious History) examine specific paths with an eye to interdisciplinary work and to overcoming the local dimension in a broad and wider perspective on the research questions from a comparative point of view.
Carrying out their research activities in archives, libraries, institutions, organizations and industries, and using the tools of the social sciences (from interviews to field work), PhD students must attend lectures by scholars and the many opportunities – round tables, workshops, book launch, debates – to enrich their cursus studiorum towards the investigation of cultural processes. In this same direction the program has chosen to integrate the collaboration of Italian and foreign scholars.
students are evaluated (at least twice a year) by the Academic Board. There is a constant relationship with a supervisor who guides and follows the research. International co-tutorships and the establishment of international partnerships are encouraged. Applicants must submit projects with a European dimension and must identify one of the Academic Board as supervisor.

Number of positions available


Sapienza Scholarships Affliliated Institutions or Excellence Industrial PhD Without scholarship
4 0 0 1

Themes, curriculum and specific competence



Sapienza scholarships: 4

The call includes additional places reserved for scholarship recipients from foreign countries.


Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment Evaluation of the curriculum vitae and of the research project.

To be shortlisted Candidates must achieve at least 40/60 in the assessment of their qualifications and project.
Any project must have a European perspective and any candidate should have a tutor in the Phd committee.
Research Project Necessary European perspective also as a comparison. Identifying a lecturer in the PhD Committee as a possible supervisor. Each candidate must submit a project that assess propensity for research and ability to organize different phases of the project. The project must not exceed the maximum length of 20,000 characters (spaces included), and bibliography (primary and secondary sources).
To be shortlisted Candidates must achieve at least 40/60 in the assessment of their qualifications and project.
language ITALIANO
Oral interview Analysis and discussion of the research project.
Any project must have a European perspective and any candidate should have a tutor in the Phd committee.

The minimum positive score for the oral test is 40/60.
Knowledge of Italian, English and another language is required.
language ITALIANO
INGLESE
FRANCESE
SPAGNOLO
TEDESCO
LINGUA/E NECESSARIA/E ALLO SVOLGIMENTO DEL PROGETTO

contacts and info giacomo.panunzio@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

§ degree thesis abstract
mandatory, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026
§ research project
mandatory
necessary European perspective also as a comparison.
Identifying a lecturer in the PhD committee as a possible supervisor
Each candidate must submit a project that assess propensity for research and ability to organize different phases of the project. The project must not exceed the maximum length of 20,000 characters (spaces included), and bibliography ( primary and secondary sources)., the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026
§ first letter of introduction (by a teacher)
optional, the letter must be uploaded by the referee by il le ore 23:59 del 22/06/2026
§ List of publications
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026
§ description of previous research experience
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026
§ publications (a single pdf for each publication)
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026
§ Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
mandatory
CV Europass, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
the candidate will have to know one among
FRANCESE
SPAGNOLO
TEDESCO

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day23/06/2026
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/STORIA-E-CULTURE-DELL-EUROPA_nD3861.aspx
date of publication25/06/2026
contactsgiacomo.panunzio@uniroma1.it, dottoratostoriaeuropa@uniroma1.it

Altra tipologia (Research Project)
day23/06/2026 1.00.00
notesnone
time08:00
classroomnon è richiesta la presenza dei candidati
addressnon indicato
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/STORIA-E-CULTURE-DELL-EUROPA_nD3861.aspx
date of publication25/06/2026
contactsgiacomo.panunzio@uniroma1.it, dottoratostoriaeuropa@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day01/07/2026
notesnone
time08:30
classroomManlio Simonetti
addressPiazzale Aldo Moro 5
publication on notice boardYes
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/STORIA-E-CULTURE-DELL-EUROPA_nD3861.aspx
date of publication01/07/2026
contactsgiacomo.panunzio@uniroma1.it, dottoratostoriaeuropa@uniroma1.it


Evaluation scale

Qualifications assessment

Valutazione titoli

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 15

Voto di Laurea
University final Degree mark

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5
Grigia di valutazione per studenti laureati
Evaluation grid fo students who obtained an University Degree
110, 110 e lode
110, 110 cum laude		5,0
109 -1084,0
107 -1063,0
105 -1042,0
103 -1021,0
<1020,0
Per gli studenti che discuteranno la tesi dopo la presentazione della domanda, ma in ogni caso prima del 31 ottobre 2026, la tabella di cui al punto 1 è sostituita dalla tabella seguente:
For the students who will defend the thesis after submission of the application, but before October 31, 2026, the grid in point 1 is replaced by the following one:
29 - 305,0
28 – 28.994,0
27 - 27.993,0
26 - 26.992,0
25 - 25.991,0
<250,0

Pubblicazioni
Publications

Punteggio massimo/max score: 7
È possibile assegnare fino a un massimo di punti per ciascun prodotto valutabile. All'interno di ciascuna sotto-categoria si possono valutare più prodotti, fino al raggiungimento del punteggio massimo complessivo di 7 punti per la categoria "Pubblicazioni"
Up to a maximum of points may be awarded for each individual assessable product. Within the sub-category, multiple products may be evaluated, up to the overall maximum of 7 points allocated to the “Publications” category
Pubblicazione ISI (primo autore)
ISI (author)		5,0
Pubblicazione ISI (co-autore)
ISI (co-author)		2,0
Libro o Capitolo di libro (solo autore)
Book or chapter in book (author)		5,0
Libro o Capitolo di libro (co-autore)
Book or chapter in book (co-author)		2,0
Contributo a convegno
Contribution to a lecture/ congress		5,0

Esperienze di Ricerca
Research experiences

Punteggio massimo/max score: 3
È possibile assegnare fino a un massimo di 3 punti complessivo per la categoria "Esperienze di ricerca". All'interno dei ogni sotto-categoria, si possono valutare più esperienze di ricerca, fino al raggiungimento del punteggio massimo specificato per ogni sotto-categoria .
Up to a maximum of 3 points may be awarded for "Research experiences" Category. Within the sub-category, multiple products may be evaluated, up to the overall maximum of points allocated to the sub-category.
Esperienze di Ricerca
Research experiences
Esperienze all’estero (almeno due mesi, compreso Erasmus)
Experience abroad (at least 2 months, including Erasmus)		1,5
Contratti di collaborazione alla ricerca
Collaboration contracts		1,0
Corsi di formazione per ricercatori
Training courses for researchers		0,5
Altra tipologia (Research Project)

Altra tipologia

Progetto di Ricerca
Research Project

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 45

Conoscenza dello stato dell’arte
Knowledge of the state of the art

Punteggio massimo/max score: 10

Originalità e contenuto innovativo
Innovative aspects of the project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 10

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

Punteggio massimo/max score: 10

Fattibilità del progetto
Feasibility of the project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 7

Pertinenza del progetto con gli obiettivi formativi del dottorato
Relevance of the project to the educational objectives of the PhD programme

Punteggio massimo/max score: 8
Oral interview

Prova orale

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

Presentazione e discussione del progetto di ricerca
Research Project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 60

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