The PhD in Technologies for Fundamental Research in Physics and Astrophysics adopts a strongly trans- and multidisciplinary approach, introducing—for the first time at the national level—a post-graduate training pathway for professionals who can ensure frontier technological development in experimental research. The specialists trained in this programme will possess all the knowledge and skills necessary to address technological progress in fundamental research with versatility, comprehensive understanding, and interdisciplinary approach.

The goal is to prepare PhD graduates capable of leading the development of frontier research in Physics and Astrophysics at managerial or high-responsibility levels, both in academia and in industry.

The innovative nature of the programme represents a significant step forward not only at the national level but also internationally. Most major experiments in the relevant scientific domains take place within international collaborations, with experimental sites located worldwide. Therefore, the professional opportunities for graduates of this PhD programme will also extend broadly at the international level.

The delivery of all courses in English ensures accessibility not only to Italian graduates but also to candidates from around the world. Students will be assigned to one of the five curricula according to the research project presented and approved by the academic board, within which they will acquire and deepen the skills related to their chosen field. However, in order to meet the strongly interdisciplinary requirements of the programme and achieve the intended educational objectives—forming professionals with both technological and experimental research skills—doctoral candidates will also attend courses in Physics and Astrophysics.

Furthermore, the involvement of international faculty during the schools organised for doctoral candidates will guarantee broad and diverse training and enable students to develop complementary skills to address the technological challenges of fundamental research in various application domains.

The training provided through the PhD programme will open concrete professional opportunities primarily within national and international research institutions, thanks to the visibility gained through participation in major international scientific collaborations. The advanced technological skills typically acquired through frontier-level research activities, along with experience in development conducted in collaboration with industry, will create valuable employment opportunities in companies and significantly enhance graduates’ professional profiles. This will also provide strategic benefits for the country, fostering the emergence of new and dynamic professionals capable of facilitating—naturally and directly—the transfer of knowledge and technology from public research institutions and universities to the national industrial sector.