OpenFieldCa' Foscari PhD in Environmental Sciences & Coastal Lagoon Dynamics
Doctoral research conducted at the Scientific Campus in Via Torino, leveraging the Venice Lagoon natural laboratory to investigate marine sediment contamination, sea level rise impacts, and coastal wetland restoration.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, Oceanography, Chemistry, or Geosciences.
- English language proficiency
- English B2/C1 proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original research proposal on coastal wetland conservation, biogeochemical sediment tracking, or microplastic pollution.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Italian PNRR & university fellowship: €16,243/year plus lagoon research vessel sampling allowances
- Application fee
- €30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% full tuition waiver.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 20, 2027 (Annual public competition deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Università Ca' Foscari documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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