Doctoral Program

Foreword

The International PhD in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Medicine aims to develop a new generation of research scientists with advanced competencies for performing disaster and humanitarian health crisis-related research and development. The program is designed to equip the PhD candidates with a solid background in global health, humanitarian aid and disaster medicine, deepening their knowledge on scientific research. During the program, the students will develop competencies to conduct independent research in disasters and humanitarian settings.

This PhD program has a flexible learning environment which creates an innovative approach to research education. Our international Faculty and well-established links with United Nations agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations, scientific societies, universities, and research institutes, create an effective bridge between the academic world and the actual field work, enhancing future career opportunities in the disaster and humanitarian landscapes.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be accepted until July 4, 2025 at 4 p.m. CEST.

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The call for proposals and the template for the research proposal are available HERE.

The list of candidates admitted to the oral interview will be published on July 18. Interviews for selected candidates will take place on July 25.

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