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Applications Open for Ph.D. Programmes – XLII Cycle (Academic Year 2026/2027)

The University of Catania has published the Call for Applications for admission to its Ph.D. Programmes – XLII Cycle (Academic Year 2026/2027).

Applications must be submitted by 12:00 (GMT+1) on 31 July 2026, exclusively through the online application system described in the official call.

The Department of Chemical Sciences would like to highlight the following Ph.D. programmes.

PhD Call Announcement – INSA CVL / Department of Chemical Sciences (UNICT)

The Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Centre Val de Loire (INSA CVL) – GREMAN Laboratory, announces the opening of a PhD position co-funded by the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania (DSC).

The research project focuses on the properties of porous silicon and silicon carbide, within the framework of scientific cooperation between the two institutions.

DSC at the Orientation Fair 2026

PhD Positions (DC1 and DC3) – MSCA Doctoral Network LipAgg

From biophysical chemistry to cell biology: deciphering the role of lipids in the toxicity and spreading of protein aggregation.

We are seeking two motivated and talented researchers to fill Doctoral Candidate positions within the prestigious European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) network.

The project offers a unique opportunity for advanced training and research excellence in an international and interdisciplinary environment, in collaboration with leading academic and industrial partners.

PhD programme’s seminar: Prof. Maurizio Prato

Carbon Nanodots: A Link Between the Molecular and the Nanoscale Worlds - Prof. Prato

Erasmus Traineeship Call (KA131)

Publication of the Erasmus Traineeship Call (KA131)

April 2026

This is to inform students that the Erasmus Traineeship Call for Programme and Partner Countries (KA131) has been published. The call is open to students enrolled in first, second, and third-cycle degree programmes who intend to undertake a mobility period between 1 June 2026 and 28 February 2027.

Students enrolled in Bachelor’s degree programmes and Single-Cycle Master’s degree programmes must be enrolled in at least their second year by the application deadline.

ChemXTalk – tell chemistry in a 3-minute video!

Department of Chemical Sciences to Host the “ChemXTalk” Award Ceremony

April 18, 2026

On April 18, 2026, the Department of Chemical Sciences of the University of Catania will host the award ceremony of the competition “ChemXTalk – tell chemistry in a 3-minute video!”, promoted by the Italian Chemical Society – Sicily Section and addressed to upper secondary school students in Sicily.

Chemistry Games 2026

Regional Award Ceremony of the Chemistry Games 2026 at the Department of Chemical Sciences

April 18, 2026

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the Department of Chemical Sciences of the University of Catania will host the award ceremony of the regional round of the Chemistry Games 2026, a national competition promoted by the Italian Chemical Society and addressed to upper secondary school students.

Make-up lessons for students of the filter semester – Chemistry B.Sc. Degree Program

All interested students are informed that the schedule for make-up lessons is available on the Degree Program website.

This is information for students in the filter semester who are interested in three-year DSC courses

Students who have completed the filter semester and are interested in enrolling on the three-year BSc degree courses in Chemistry or Sustainable Chemistry for Industry, the Environment and Energy have until 6 March 2026 to do so. Attendance on the filter semester course will be recognised, and in the case of the Chemistry course, 6 credits will be awarded to bring the total for the first semester up to 12. To help students integrate into the degree courses, remedial General Chemistry laboratory courses will be held in June.