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The STEP-CHANGE PhD Program trains a new generation of experts capable of addressing global change and guiding society toward a sustainable and inclusive transition. As an interdepartmental program involving eleven departments of Politecnico di Milano, it promotes research on green technologies, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable policies through a systemic and interdisciplinary approach. Doctoral candidates develop skills to model physical, industrial, social, and digital processes, shaping the planet, assessing their environmental, economic, and ethical impacts. International research stays at leading universities and excellence centers to complete a training that opens careers in academia, research, industry, and international organizations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sustainable Development
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The STEP-CHANGE PhD Program trains a new generation of experts capable of addressing global change and guiding society toward a sustainable and inclusive transition. As an interdepartmental program involving eleven departments of Politecnico di Milano, it promotes research on green technologies, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable policies through a systemic and interdisciplinary approach. Doctoral candidates develop skills to model physical, industrial, social, and digital processes, shaping the planet, assessing their environmental, economic, and ethical impacts. International research stays at leading universities and excellence centers to complete a training that opens careers in academia, research, industry, and international organizations.
Admission Requirements
6+
4.5+
59+
Only candidates who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:
Have obtained a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) in Italy (or an equivalent qualification valid for PhD admission) with a minimum grade of 95/110 or 86/100;
For foreign qualifications, the minimum average grade for exams is indicated in the appendix of the call for applications. For countries not included in this table, the evaluation will be entrusted directly to the evaluation committee.
3 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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Milano Leonardo, Milan,, Italy
36 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sustainable Development
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The STEP-CHANGE PhD Program trains a new generation of experts capable of addressing global change and guiding society toward a sustainable and inclusive transition. As an interdepartmental program involving eleven departments of Politecnico di Milano, it promotes research on green technologies, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable policies through a systemic and interdisciplinary approach. Doctoral candidates develop skills to model physical, industrial, social, and digital processes, shaping the planet, assessing their environmental, economic, and ethical impacts. International research stays at leading universities and excellence centers to complete a training that opens careers in academia, research, industry, and international organizations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sustainable Development
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The STEP-CHANGE PhD Program trains a new generation of experts capable of addressing global change and guiding society toward a sustainable and inclusive transition. As an interdepartmental program involving eleven departments of Politecnico di Milano, it promotes research on green technologies, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable policies through a systemic and interdisciplinary approach. Doctoral candidates develop skills to model physical, industrial, social, and digital processes, shaping the planet, assessing their environmental, economic, and ethical impacts. International research stays at leading universities and excellence centers to complete a training that opens careers in academia, research, industry, and international organizations.
Admission Requirements
Only candidates who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:
Have obtained a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) in Italy (or an equivalent qualification valid for PhD admission) with a minimum grade of 95/110 or 86/100;
For foreign qualifications, the minimum average grade for exams is indicated in the appendix of the call for applications. For countries not included in this table, the evaluation will be entrusted directly to the evaluation committee.
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