The PhD represents the third cycle of education in the Italian academic system and constitutes the highest level of university education.
The course lasts three academic years and is aimed at acquiring advanced skills and a strong background in scientific research. Its main objective is to develop a high level of scientific autonomy, essential for undertaking highly qualified research activities at universities, public institutions and private organizations.
Calls for admission are available in the dedicated Link identifier #identifier__182776-1PhD Programs section on the University website.
The Department of Humanities has established two PhD programs.
Coordinator: Link identifier #identifier__88410-2Angelo LUCERI
Deputy Coordinator: Link identifier #identifier__60114-3Ilde CONSALES
Administrative Office: Link identifier #identifier__168935-4Anna Radicetta
The PhD program in “Civilizations and Linguistic-Literary Cultures from Antiquity to the Modern Age”, starting in the 29th cycle, originated from the integration of the previous PhD programs in “Greek and Roman Civilisation and Tradition” and “Italian Studies”, maintaining their structure in two distinct curricula.
Established in accordance with the requirements and guidelines of MIUR Decree no. 45 of 8 February 2013 (National Regulation for the Accreditation of PhD Programs), the PhD program currently represents the Department of Humanities’ most advanced training framework, in which high-level interdisciplinary research is carried out.
PhD Program structure
Project description
The PhD program in “Civilizations and Linguistic-Literary Cultures from Antiquity to the Modern Age” features the centrality of the study of texts and documents, investigated according to the most rigorous historical and philological methods, with due reference to the historical and cultural context and taking into account the new perspectives opened by the Digital Humanities, within the international outlook now required for disciplines included in the academic fields covered by the PhD.
As for the first curriculum, the areas of specialization include:
Greek, Latin philology and literature of the classical and medieval periods, ancient Christian literature, ancient history, related auxiliary disciplines, the manuscript transmission of texts, the Fortleben of classical culture and tradition.
As for the second curriculum, the areas of specialization include:
Italian literature from its origins to the modern and contemporary age, Italian linguistics, Italian philology, the history of literary criticism and methodologies, comparative literature.
Research activities are complemented by an intensive program of seminars held by highly qualified scholars from Italian and foreign universities, as well as lecture cycles taught by members of the Academic Board, aimed at acquiring advanced research methodologies and lines of inquiry related to the disciplinary fields of the PhD.
The course includes specific training days dedicated to the use of digital databases, in collaboration with the DHLab, the laboratory hub for Digital Humanities of the Department of Humanities at Roma Tre University.
The Academic Board encourages periods of study abroad for PhD students—aimed at developing their research projects or linked to teaching experiences—by providing the necessary funding and by making use of and establishing exchange and co-supervision agreements with leading foreign universities.
For the 40th cycle (1 December 2024 – 30 November 2027), the PhD program has issued calls for six (6) scholarships, three for each curriculum. Of these, five (5) were funded by Roma Tre University and one (1) by the 2023–2027 Departmental Excellence Project of the Department of Humanities. No unfunded phD positions have been provided.
Curricula briefly
Curriculum in “Greek and Roman Civilization and Tradition”
This curriculum offers educational opportunities in philological-literary and historical disciplines (as well as epigraphy, papyrology and paleography) as well as Christianity in antiquity: Roman History, Greek History, Greek and Latin Literature, Christian Literature, Classical and Byzantine Philology, Papyrology, Paleography. Research and study areas range from the archaic age to late antiquity and include the study of the reception of antiquity from the Middle Ages to the modern and contemporary era.
The curriculum promotes a unitary vision of the ancient world, reconstructed through an harmonious integration of the perspectives offered by individual disciplines, ensuring a solid interdisciplinary background aimed at high-level qualification in the constitution, editing and interpretation of ancient texts.
Curriculum in “Italian Studies”
This curriculum offers educational opportunities in literary, linguistic and philological disciplines: Italian Literature, Italian Linguistics, Philology of Italian Literature, Contemporary Italian Literature, Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature. Research and study areas range from the Middle Ages to the contemporary age while also maintaining dialogue with ancient literary sources. The curriculum promotes a harmonious integration of disciplinary perspectives, ensuring solid interdisciplinary training aimed at high-level qualification in the constitution, editing and interpretation of Italian literary texts.
Contacts
Coordinator: Link identifier #identifier__43043-5Angelo LUCERI
Deputy Coordinator: Link identifier #identifier__170022-6Ilde CONSALES
Administrative Offices:
- Link identifier #identifier__71214-7Anna Radicetta | anna.radicetta@uniroma3.it
- Link identifier #identifier__151443-8Monica L’erario | monica.lerario@uniroma3.it
Administrative headquarters:
Roma Tre University – Department of Humanities
Via Ostiense, 234/236 – 00146 Rome
For further information, please contact:
Research Office (Head: Link identifier #identifier__31794-9Anna Radicetta ) – 1st floor, room 116
Tel. : +39 06 5733 8406
Email : ricerca.studiumanistici@uniroma3.it | anna.radicetta@uniroma3.it
PEC: studiumanistici@ateneo.uniroma3.it
Coordinator: Link identifier #identifier__48041-10Paolo Broggio
Administrative Office: Link identifier #identifier__3727-11Anna Radicetta
The PhD program in “History, Territory, Cultural Heritage”, starting in the 29th cycle, it is based from the integration of the previous PhD programs in “History (Politics, Society, Cultures, Territory)” and in “History and Conservation of Works of Art and Architecture”.
Established in accordance with the requirements of the new National Regulation for the Accreditation of PhD Programs, the program represents the natural development of interdisciplinary collaborations fostered within the Department of Humanities after its establishment.
PhD Program structure
The PhD in “History, Territory, Cultural Heritage” is divided into two curricula:
- Historical-artistic, archaeological and conservation studies
- History (politics, society, cultures, territory)
The PhD program has issued calls for six scholarships, three for each curriculum. Applications are open to candidates holding a master’s degree or second-cycle degree (a four-year degree under the former Italian system) or an equivalent foreign academic qualification corresponding to a master’s degree.
Admission to the PhD program is by competitive examination consisting of the evaluation of qualifications and CV, a written examination and an oral interview. All information is provided at the link: Link identifier #identifier__131205-12bando (call for admission – Italian version)
Contacts
Coordinator: Link identifier #identifier__11804-13Paolo Broggio paolo.broggio@uniroma3.it
Administrative headquarters:
Roma Tre University – Department of Humanities
Via Ostiense, 234/236 – 00146 Rome
For further information, please contact:
Research Office (Head: Link identifier #identifier__199538-14Anna RADICETTA) – 1st floor, room 116
Tel: +39 06 5733 8406
Email: ricerca.studiumanistici@uniroma3.it | anna.radicetta@uniroma3.it
PEC: ricerca.studiumanistici@ateneo.uniroma3.it