Interdisciplinary courses and seminars
The PhD Office organizes numerous cross-cutting activities available across the various Doctoral Programmes.
One of the mandatory requirements for the accreditation of doctoral programmes and institutions is, in fact, the provision of activities — often shared between multiple PhD programmes — of disciplinary and interdisciplinary training and of linguistic and informatics improvement, as well as in the field of research management and of the knowledge of European and international research systems, of the valorization of research results, and of intellectual property.
Furthermore, these training initiatives fall under the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R). Through this certification, the University has received full recognition from the evaluation committee, ranking among the “HR Recognised Institutions”.
The primary goal of this strategy is to improve the professional conditions of researchers active at Ca’ Foscari and to create an attractive work environment for both Italian and international talent.
To participate in any course organized by the PhD Office, online registration is required at least 5 days before the course start date, unless otherwise specified. Registration covers all scheduled sessions within a specific course or seminar.
Please cancel your registration if you find you are no longer able to attend.
The course calendar, along with programs and flyers, can also be viewed via the PhD Office Agenda.
PhD Office courses registration
PhD Office Educational Programmes
a.y. 2025/2026
Language training
Organized by: Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (CLA)
Date/Time: February – June 2026
Registration: exclusively online via the Courses menu on the University Language Centre (CLA) website.
It is possible to attend other language courses/modules relevant to one’s research activity.
Costs: PhD students will benefit from the reduced enrollment fee provided for internal users. They may request a refund for costs incurred using their 10% budget (20% for the National PhD in Polar Sciences) through the “Mobilità e rimborsi dottorandi” online procedure.
IT training
Organised by: Prof. Flaminia Luccio
Date/Time/Classroom:
- Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM at Laboratory 5, Zeta Building, Scientific Campus, via Torino, Mestre.
- Friday, February 27th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:15 PM at Laboratory 3, Zeta Building, Scientific Campus, via Torino, Mestre.
Language: English
Registration: online via PhD courses portal.
Training on research management, knowledge of research systems, and funding systems
Organized by: Prof. Barbara Da Roit
Date/Time: Tuesday April 14th, Tuesday April 21st, Tuesday April 28th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Classroom: Aula Tesa 1, Ca’ Foscari Zattere, Dorsoduro 1392, Fondamenta Zattere, Venezia.
Language: Italian
Registration: online via PhD courses portal.
Contents: This modular seminar aims to develop and deepen the knowledge, skills, and working tools required to design and implement research according to ethical principles and in compliance with research integrity. Theoretical and conceptual aspects will be addressed alongside their application to concrete research contexts and cases, using an interactive and participatory method.
It is possible to attend even just one of the three proposed modules. However, the first module is preparatory for the second, and the second is preparatory for the third.
Each module consists of a 4-hour session covering the following aspects:
Module 1: Designing and conducting research according to principles of ethics and integrity. Logic and approaches.
Module 2: Conducting research with people using qualitative and experimental methods.
Module 3: Conducting research with vulnerable subjects
Organized by: Dr. Alessandro Bernes
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Classroom: to be defined
Language: Italian (English, should international PhD students be present)
Registration: online via PhD courses portal.
Contents: During this 2/3 hour seminar, the topic of processing personal data collected through research activities will be addressed, with particular focus on: distinguishing between personal and non-personal data; identifying the differences between informed consent and privacy notices (information on the processing of personal data); which personal data can be collected and according to which procedures; how to interface with minors.
Organized by: Digital University Library
Date/Time: II semester
Classroom: online
Language: Italian
Registration: online via PhD courses portal.
Contents: The course is an introductory in-formational path to Open Science and FAIR best practices, with in-depth analysis of the dissemination process for research data and products.
Organized by: Ufficio Ricerca Internazionale - Formazione - Supporto alla ricerca [ITA]
Date/Time: Moodle site > “Staff services” > “Formazione docenti” > “Formazione alla ricerca” > click on “Enroll me” > access to “Europrogettazione”
Language: videos in Italian, slides and subtitles in English.
Contents: Horizon Europe; Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships; European Research Council (ERC; Funding schemes - environment; EU funding opportunities for Social Sciences, Humanities and Art; The European Territorial Cooperation and Interreg programs; Project design: Roles, Responsibilities, Finding Partners for a Collaborative Project Proposal; Project design. Work-plan and management tools; EU collaborative projects: structure and terminology; The role of the coordinator (in collaborative projects); The Horizon Europe Standard application form for collaborative proposals; The application form: section 2 Impact; The Project Budget: survival kitTool; EU Project Costs - Eligible costs categories and calculation methods; Forms of financing: Lump Sum; EU proposal evaluation process and criteria; Ethics in your research proposal.
To obtain the certificate of attendance, you must request the assessment questionnaire by writing to phd.office@unive.it
Training on the valorization of research results and intellectual property
Organized by: PInK – Promoting Innovation and Knowledge
Date/Time: 2026 Spring Edition: March 23rd – June 30th, 2026
Classroom: online
Language: English
Registration: a two-step process: 1) submit an expression of interest via this Google Form to request credentials by March 13th; 2) register on the EPO portal by March 18th.
Contents: Ca' Foscari University, in partnership with the EPO - European Patent Office, offers PhD students a valuable tool to engage in a comprehensive intellectual property learning journey and understand how it can impact the protection and give value to their research results.
The course is offered in Autumn and Spring at two levels: Entry and Advanced. Each level consists of 75 total hours, including a variety of activities and resources (podcasts, guides, online lessons, individual study...) and a final exam (Spring edition: May 18th-25th, 2026).
During each session, you can choose to attend only one or both levels.
For further details regarding academic recognition, please refer to your PhD course coordinators at Ca' Foscari.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be granted a prominent EPO certificate, providing prestigious international recognition.
For details on the course content: pink@unive.it
Organized by: Prof. Patrick Heinrich
Date/Time: June 2026
Classroom: in person
Language: English
Registration: online via PhD courses portal.
Organized by: Dr. Alessandro Silvestri
Date/Time/Classroom:
- from Monday, Jan 12nd, 2026, to Thursday, Jan 15th, 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Gabriele Zanetto Conference Room, Alfa Building, Ground Floor, Scientific Campus, Via Torino, Mestre;
Friday, Jan 16th, 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Room B, Zeta Building, Scientific Campus, Via Torino, Mestre; - from Monday, Jan 26th, 2026, to Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2026: lessons cancelled.
- from Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026, to Friday, Jan 30th, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Gabriele Zanetto Conference Room, Alfa Building, Ground Floor, Scientific Campus, Via Torino, Mestre;
- from Monday, Feb 9th, 2026, to Friday, Feb 13rd, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Gabriele Zanetto Conference Room, Alfa Building, Ground Floor, Scientific Campus, Via Torino, Mestre;
- Monday, Feb 16th, 2026, and Wednesday, Feb 18th, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Gabriele Zanetto Conference Room, Alfa Building, Ground Floor, Scientific Campus, Via Torino, Mestre;
- Tuesday, Feb 17th, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Room 3, Epsilon Building, Scientific Campus, Via Torino, Mestre.
Language: English
Registration: online via PhD courses portal.
Organized by: Dr. Matteo Cosci and Dr. Efe Murat Balikcioglu
Date/Time: II semester
Classroom: in person
Language: Italian/English
Registration: online via PhD courses portal.
Contents: A training course aimed at developing skills and competencies in scientific writing, as well as providing knowledge of evaluation systems, peer review, and publishing processes in national and international scientific journals.
Organized by: ASviS - Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development
Date: The course is divided into 20 modules with a total duration of approximately 3 hours.
Classroom: online
Language: Italian
Registration: Corso online - Agenda 2030 e gli obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile [ITA]
Contents: This course aims to explain and explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in September 2015, which are to be achieved globally by 2030.
Mandatory training
The Human Resources Organisation and Development Office – Training Unit is responsible for all aspects related to mandatory safety training.
Attendance at the “General Training on health and safety in the workplace” is compulsory for all workers under current workplace safety legislation (specifically Art. 37 of Legislative Decree 81/2008).
The course is held entirely online via the University’s Moodle platform and has a total duration of 4 hours.
Following enrollment, PhD students will receive a formal notification of their training obligation directly in their university email inbox, including instructions on how to access the course. This notification is issued via a dedicated application by the Post Lauream and Banche Dati Office – Master and Post Lauream Unit.
For more information, please visit the dedicated page: Formazione generale sulla sicurezza [ITA].