ICTP, SISSA Announce Joint PhD

To promote doctoral studies and the mobility of young scientists from developing countries: this is the objective of a new cooperative agreement between ICTP and SISSA, who will create a new academic programme leading to a PhD.

The accord was signed on Monday 28 February by ICTP Director Fernando Quevedo and SISSA Director Guido Martinelli.

The agreement aims to provide a high level of education in physics and mathematics for talented young students from developing countries, drawing on the strengths of the two institutions: ICTP has nearly five decades of experience in providing education, research and training opportunities for scientists from developing countries, while SISSA has nearly 30 years of experience in administering doctoral programmes in physics and mathematics.

"ICTP is very pleased to work with SISSA in expanding the Centre's academic offerings to students from developing countries," said Quevedo, adding, "Together, we can provide an environment of academic excellence to ensure that scientists from all corners of the world receive the highest level of education, substantially strengthening the international research activities at Trieste and contributing to build sustainable science in their own countries."

"We are particularly proud of this agreement because not only does it reinforce the collaboration between ICTP and SISSA, but it also contributes strongly to the transfer of science and technology knowledge to developing countries," commented Martinelli, adding, "Moreover, ICTP is the ideal partner to help us increase our base of international doctoral students."

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