OpenFieldUnibo PhD in Automotive Engineering for Intelligent Mobility (MUNER Consortium)
Doctoral research conducted within the MUNER consortium linking Bologna with Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Ducati, developing electrified propulsion and connected autonomous vehicles.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering with minimum 100/110.
- English language proficiency
- English B2/C1 proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research project on electric powertrains, autonomous vehicle perception, or vehicular telemetry.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or industrial research references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 3-year doctoral fellowship of €17,500/year gross funded by Motorvehicle University of Emilia-Romagna (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati)
- Application fee
- €42 competition fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; full waiver for all admitted doctoral fellows.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027 (MUNER doctoral competition)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bologna documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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