The  PIUDHIST Directive Board is responsible for the selection of candidates.

The applicants will be ranked according to the score obtained in the selection process, based on individual merit. The following criteria are considered:

• Bachelor’s grade: 10%
• Master’s grade: 25%
• Experience and capability of developing advanced research: 35%
• Motivation letter, interview, and PhD pre-project: 30%

At the end of the evaluation process, candidates are ordered according to the score obtained by the application of the selection criteria.

The final decision of the ranking of applications will be notified within one month after the closing date of each period of applications.