PhD positions

Every year the Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics group hires 5 students to attend a four year Ph.D. programme. The students are selected according to a (remote) oral test.
Additionally 2 phd fellowship funded by the ERC Synergy grant GWSky are available, more details can be found here.

Application deadlines, dates and number of available positions of the entrance examinations are periodically posted on the PhD announcements webpage, where you can also download the application forms.


Application procedure for EU and non-EU citizens

To enter APG Ph.D. program all students have to pass the Spring selection. Next one will take place in Spring 2026 to hire students starting in Fall 2026. An extra Summer selection could exceptionally follow. Candidates have to apply to be admitted to the entrance selection by the deadline. The examination consists of two parts: an evaluation of the academic and scientific qualifications, and an oral interview. The list of successful students is usually announced on the very same day. See the official SISSA announcement web page for the details on how to apply.


2026/2027 PhD positions:

  1. Call: