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Sapienza University of Rome, coordinator of the Associated PhD in Service Design for Public Sector, has opened the call for applications for the 42nd Cycle (Academic Year 2026\/2027).<\/p>\n

The program is entirely in English and welcomes applications from international students. It aims to train highly qualified professionals to respond to innovation processes in the public sector, particularly in Public Administrations.<\/p>\n

The consortium includes national and international partners: Politecnico di Milano, IUAV University of Venice, University of Bologna Alma Mater, Mercatorum University, Isia Rome, Isia Florence, University of Arts London – Central Saint Martins (UK), University of Lapland (Finland), Aalborg University (Denmark), and L’\u00c9cole de Design Nantes Atlantique (France).<\/p>\n

6 positions available, of which 5 with scholarship.<\/p>\n

Applications open: May 15, 2026
\nDeadline: June 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM CET<\/p>\n

Call for applications and admission procedure:
\nhttps:\/\/phd.uniroma1.it\/web\/concorso42.aspx?s=&i=3972&m=&l=EN&p=&a=<\/a><\/p>\n

Programme information:
\nhttps:\/\/phd.uniroma1.it\/web\/SERVICE-DESIGN-FOR-PUBLIC-SECTOR_nD3972_EN.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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