Phd in LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT

List of courses / activities for the first year

More information The Doctorate in Landscape and Environment has a three-year duration and is achieved having obtained a total of 180 training credits, or 60 ECTS per year. . To this end, the Doctorate in Landscape and Environment offers a training plan divided into four types of training activities: A. Advanced institutional courses B. Seminar or laboratory activities C. Research related activities D. Educational and research activities independently chosen by the student and approved by the Academic Board PhD students are expected to participate in cultural initiatives, conferences, congresses, seminars and international design workshops, in Italy and abroad, favoring discussions with public bodies and institutions. with respect to common research fields, starting from the themes connected to the Green New Deal, which will be at the center of national and international research strategies in the coming years. In the first year, the research activity of doctoral students is focused on the deepening, through lectures and seminars, of general knowledge of design, conservation, enhancement and management of the environment and landscape. During the 1st year, the choice of the individual research topic is foreseen. Method of choosing the subject of the thesis The doctoral thesis consists in the elaboration of an original research, capable of producing advancement of knowledge, with respect to topics and issues relevant to the disciplinary scientific debate and to the community, with reference to both the PNR (National Research Program 2021-2027) and to the PNNR and the Next Generation EU (NGEU) with the aim of promoting greater harmony and more effective coordination of research policies at European, national and regional level and to strengthen the presence and competitiveness of researchers in the European Research Area and on the global stage. The thesis can also be written in a foreign language agreed with the College. The training activities of the Doctorate, during the first year, are aimed at allowing the doctoral student to make an informed selection of the thematic area of ​​his thesis. By May of the first year of the course, each PhD student will be assigned the tutors who will have to supervise the research activity and the development of the thesis. The tutors are 3 or 4 members of the College from different disciplines, who guarantee and promote an interdisciplinary approach to research It will be the responsibility of the Coordinator of the Doctorate to convene a collegial meeting with all the professors aimed at presenting the research topics that the doctoral students will want to develop for the purposes of their Doctoral Thesis. In light of the proposal presented by the PhD student, the Board discusses the choice of the topic and the tutors are confirmed and integrated. By July, in agreement with their tutors, each PhD student must develop the research project by defining objectives, state of the art, articulation of activities and expected results. The research project is subject to the approval of the Academic Board. For the preparation of the thesis, doctoral students can acquire, in the first year, a maximum of 12 credits Admission to the second year Throughout the year, the activity of phd students is monitored by the coordinator and by members of the college, through weekly meetings, dedicated to specific Cycles or specific activities. Periodically, PhD students are asked to provide critical notes on the activities carried out and on the interconnections with individual research activities. By October 31 of each year, the Board evaluates the activity of the PhD students in order to allow them to be admitted to the following year; by the same date, the scientif board decide on the exemptions from the payment of contributions. phdstudents must register for the following year by 30 November of each year.

List of courses / activities for the second year

More information In the second year of the program, the doctoral candidate, through training activities, expands their knowledge and, above all, develops research skills, including autonomous research, actively collaborating in activities such as organization and preparation (instructional phase and critical proposal phase), directing activities towards scientific outputs such as papers, proceedings, articles, and contributions in volumes. The doctorate promotes the publication of the outcomes of conferences, symposiums, and design seminars through a specific series, ET series, a publication series of the Doctorate in Landscape and Environment at Sapienza University of Rome. The activities can be chosen from those already listed for the first year or for the second or third year, as there is no strict separation. Each year, design workshops on topics related to the Doctorate are organized, also in collaboration with other institutions. The 60 credits for the second year can be obtained as follows: A Up to 4 credits for attending an institutional university course related to a central discipline in the candidate's research, agreed upon with the Tutor and attested by the instructor, or for disciplinary and interdisciplinary training and linguistic and computer skills improvement. B Minimum of 10 credits for training (seminars and workshops). C Maximum of 12 credits for an internship within research structures of the Department or for a research period agreed upon with the College at a research institution, preferably abroad. Maximum of 2 credits for didactic internships within courses and laboratories. Maximum of 4 credits for participation in competitions. Maximum of 2 credits for cultural activities (1 conference of 2.5 hours = 0.1 CFU). Maximum of 8 credits for research-related activities abroad. Maximum of 6 credits for organizational collaboration in cultural activities (conference organization, websites, journals, social media, Department series, etc.). D Maximum of 4 credits for participating in external conferences related to the thesis. Maximum of 6 credits for publications. 30 credits dedicated to autonomous research, meetings, and discussions with the College of Teachers, participation in conferences related to the thesis. Maximum of 4 credits for participation in conferences as a speaker, poster presenter, or for publications. The 60 credits for the second year can be obtained as follows: A Up to 4 credits for attending an institutional university course related to a central discipline in the candidate's research, agreed upon with the Tutor and attested by the instructor, or for disciplinary and interdisciplinary training and linguistic and computer skills improvement. B Minimum of 10 credits for training (seminars and workshops). C Maximum of 12 credits for an internship within research structures of the Department or for a research period agreed upon with the College at a research institution, preferably abroad. Maximum of 2 credits for didactic internships within courses and laboratories. Maximum of 4 credits for participation in competitions. Maximum of 2 credits for cultural activities (1 conference of 2.5 hours = 0.1 CFU). Maximum of 8 credits for research-related activities abroad. Maximum of 6 credits for organizational collaboration in cultural activities (conference organization, websites, online journals, etc.). D Maximum of 4 credits for participating in external conferences related to the thesis. Maximum of 6 credits for publications. 30 credits dedicated to autonomous research, meetings, and discussions with the College of Teachers, participation in conferences related to the thesis. Maximum of 4 credits for participation in conferences as a speaker, poster presenter, or for publications. Method of preparation of the thesis The second year is dedicated to the development of the doctoral candidate's research program. During this phase, the possibility of a study period abroad is also encouraged, if the topics being addressed make it appropriate. In addition to the guidance provided by the internal instructors (usually two or three tutors from different disciplines for each doctoral candidate), the candidate may also benefit from the support of an external instructor. Regular meetings with the tutors and collegial meetings are scheduled, allowing the doctoral candidate to engage with the entire college and fellow colleagues. The roundtable discussions, organized in close collaboration between instructors and doctoral candidates, aim to facilitate external discussions on thesis topics with professors and experts from other universities and research institutions, as well as public entities and institutions. The thesis is developed throughout the second and third years through autonomous research activities and constant meetings with the coordinator and college tutors. Doctoral candidates interested in obtaining the additional certification of Doctor Europaeus must submit an application to the College of Teachers. The College of Teachers must authorize the doctoral candidate, committing to ensuring compliance with the specified conditions, by December 31 of the second year of the program. Along with the application for the final examination, doctoral candidates must submit a specific request for the qualification of Doctor Europaeus. The thesis committee will award the additional title of Doctor Europaeus to deserving theses that have achieved an excellent or excellent with honors grade. In accordance with Article 18 of the Sapienza Regulations - Mention of "Doctor Europaeus," the certification of Doctor Europaeus, issued at the national level, must comply with the conditions of the Confederation of EU Rectors' Conferences, as adopted by the European University Association (EUA). The additional certification of Doctor Europaeus may be granted by the University, upon request of the doctoral candidate, subject to a resolution by the College of Teachers, provided the following four conditions are met: a) The evaluations of the thesis work must be conducted by at least two professors from two universities in two different European Union countries, other than the country where the thesis is defended; b) at least one member of the evaluation committee must come from a European Union country other than the country where the thesis is defended; c) part of the defense must take place in one of the official languages of the European Union, different from the language of the country where the thesis is defended; d) the research presented in the thesis must have been conducted, in part, during a stay of at least three months in a European Union country. Admission to the third year Throughout the academic year, the activities of the doctoral candidates are monitored by the coordinator and members of the college through weekly meetings dedicated to specific cycles or activities. Periodically, the doctoral candidates are requested to provide critical notes on the conducted activities and their interconnections with individual research work. By October 31 of each year, the college evaluates the activities of the doctoral candidates to determine their admission to the following year. By the same date, the college makes decisions regarding exemptions from fee payments. The doctoral candidates must enroll for the following year by November 30 of each year. Admission to the third year of the program is contingent upon acquiring the required 60 credits (with a maximum deviation of 10% less, meaning a minimum acquisition of 54 credits). These credits will be allocated by the Doctoral Coordinator, with approval from the College of Teachers, based on the report submitted by each doctoral candidate, explaining the activities developed for each of the four aforementioned categories. The statements made in the report by each doctoral candidate must be supported and substantiated by documentation. Any outstanding credits (up to a maximum of 6 CFU) must be recovered during the second year (failure to do so may result in exclusion from the doctoral program).

List of courses / activities for the third year

More information The 3rd year of the course is dedicated to the writing of theses. Each doctoral student is constantly supervised by the coordinator and their group of tutors. The board of professors periodically verifies the progress of the studies. The 60 credits of the third year are attributed according to the following scheme: A • No credits in this category B • Maximum of 8 credits for training (seminars and workshops) C • Maximum of 12 credits for an internship within research facilities of the Department or for a research period agreed upon with the board, preferably abroad • Maximum of 2 credits for educational internships within courses and laboratories • Maximum of 4 credits for participation in competitions • Maximum of 2 credits for cultural activities (1 conference of 2.5 hours = 0.1 CFU) • Maximum of 8 credits for activities related to research abroad • Maximum of 6 credits for organizational collaboration activities of a cultural nature (organization of conferences, websites, online journals, etc.) D • 45 credits for the work of setting, development, organization, revision, and final drafting of the dissertation in dialogue with the tutors • Maximum of 4 credits for participation in conferences related to the thesis • Maximum of 6 credits for publications Method of admission to the final examination The thesis is developed throughout the third year through independent research activities and constant meetings with the coordinator and the tutors of the board. The submission of the thesis (at least 90% completed) takes place in July of the third year in both paper and digital format. The submission to the reviewers must be done by October 31st. The final discussion should take place by the end of February of the following year if the reviewers' opinion is positive. Otherwise, the reviewers may suggest postponing the discussion until September. The doctoral board admits the doctoral candidates to the final examination, based on the evaluation of the thesis and the activities carried out during the three-year period. Final examination The public discussion takes place before a commission whose composition is transdisciplinary according to the approach of the doctoral program. The commission provides a concise judgment and formulates an evaluation (sufficient, good, very good, excellent, excellent with honors). Article 18 of the Sapienza Regulation - Mention of "Doctor Europaeus" states: The Doctor Europaeus certification is an additional label to the doctoral degree that is awarded at the national level. This certification must comply with the conditions of the Confederation of EU Rectors' Conferences, as adopted by the European University Association (EUA). 2. The additional certification of Doctor Europaeus can be granted by the University, upon request of the doctoral candidate and deliberation of the Board of Professors, provided the following four conditions are met: a) The evaluations of the thesis work must be prepared by at least two professors from two universities in two different European Union countries other than the one in which the thesis is being discussed; b) at least one member of the evaluation committee must come from a European Union country different from the one in which the thesis is being discussed; c) part of the discussion must take place in one of the official languages of the European Union, different from the language of the country in which the thesis is being discussed; d) the research presented in the thesis must have been conducted, in part, during a stay of at least three months in a European Union country. Doctoral candidates interested in obtaining the additional certification must submit an application to the Board of Professors, which must authorize the doctoral candidate by December 31st of the second year of the program, committing to ensuring compliance with the established conditions. Along with the application for admission to the final examination, doctoral candidates must submit a specific request for the attainment of the qualification of Doctor Europaeus. The thesis committee will grant the additional title of Doctor Europaeus to deserving theses that have achieved an excellent or excellent with honors evaluation.