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The most recent news, including calls and jobs, visiting scientists and other news of interest to the PhD students
We publish the PDF file with evaluation of the PhD candidate of the 42nd cycle (in italian). The file is password-protected (password was previously sent to the candidates).
Thanks to the contribution of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, a selection process is underway for admission to the 42nd PhD cycle of 3 “at-risk” candidates.
The call for XLII cycle is open with a deadline for application on May 20th, 2026 (1 pm). View the call and apply to the PhD in Crop Science!!!
We publish the pictures of the PhD Graduation Ceremony held on 26th November 2025 at the University of Padova.
The most recent events, such as scientific and social meetings, seminars, courses and other events that may involve our PhD students. Past events can be found HERE.
Here is just a selection of photos. You can find other pictures in the post of the event HERE or in the Photo Gallery of our website.
Most of the fellowships of the PhD in Crop Science are funded by the University of Padova. In addition, we have also a long list of external funders, coming from both the public and private sectors, collaborating with our PhD program through co-funding and/or joint supervision of specific research projects.
Our most important external funder. Regione Veneto is our home region and its territory is our first stakeholder.
Regione Veneto
A public agency of Regione Veneto, cofunding our PhD program with projects specifically meeting the needs of our regional primary sector.
Veneto Agricoltura
Since 1988, this company has never ceased to develop and increase its activity in producing plants and cutting.
Gruppo Padana Ortofloricoltura
A private joint-stock company (Spa) supporting our PhD program. With a sustainable, innovative and rigorous development model that is scalable and replicable, BF is the operator of reference in the agro-industrial supply chain.
Bonifiche Ferraresi S.p.A.
An institutional partner from South Africa, collaborating with our PhD also with a member in our teaching board.
Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
