September 15-19, 2025
Call for applications: January 15 – May 15, 2025
The PhD Academy is led by:
- University of Padua, Italy
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
- University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
- Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- KU Leuven
The world is currently witnessing a significant transformation in the way companies operate, driven by the integration of digitalization and sustainability. While this change holds the promise of improved business performance, it also presents a range of new challenges that transcend national and continental boundaries. These challenges are complex, have far-reaching impacts, and are defined by significant uncertainties. As such, addressing them requires extensive international research collaboration.
To tackle these challenges, this PhD academy provides young scholars with a unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in the emerging field of global corporate law. The program is designed to offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes a series of lectures and workshops that explore globally significant questions, including those that address important phenomena and events that are relevant to communities worldwide.
The PhD Academy aims to help participants develop their abilities to identify, collect, and analyze credible information from a range of local, national, and international sources, including those in multiple languages. They will also be taught to recognize that their perspective is shaped by their unique experiences and to compare and contrast their views with those of others. Additionally, the program will equip participants with the skills to articulate the significance of their questions and to respond to them effectively by drawing on credible information from a variety of sources.
Through the PhD Academy, participants will gain practical experience in tackling the challenges of the digital and sustainable economy.
Faculty
Claudia Sandei, University of Padova (Scientific Coordinator)
Giulia Ballerini, University of Padova
Nicoletta Ciocca, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Veerle Colaert, KU Leuven
Alberto De Prà, University of Padova
Andrea Minto, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Gabriele Nuzzo, University of Milano- Bicocca
Carlotta Rinaldo, University of Padova
Marco Speranzin, University of Padova
Rüdiger Veil, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Alessandra Zanardo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Topics
- The Law of Sustainable Corporations
- The Impact of ITC on Business Institutions, Investments and Business Contracts with a view on Consumer Protection
- The European Union’s role in a changing world
- Digital Sovereignty: Resilience and Economic Growth
- AI, blockchain and the Law
Who can apply?
This international PhD Academy is offered to PhD students, post-docs, and junior researchers with background in Corporate Law, Private Law, Financial Law, Comparative and International Law, Economics, Management. Open to candidates from all the VIU Member Institutions; applications from excellent candidates from non-member institutions will be also considered and evaluated.
Fees & grant support
Full fee waiver scholarships are available for students from VIU member institutions. In addition, grant support is available to support partially or fully the costs of international travel. Accommodation is provided free of charge.
The participation fee for students of non-member institutions is Euro 1.100 (incl. VAT). The fee is inclusive of tuition, course materials, accommodation, lunches, social events, and taxes.
Students from non-member institutions are not eligible for VIU grant support.
VIU Alumni are eligible for a reduced fee.
Applicants must submit the (1) application form, (2) a letter of motivation – which should include a short bio and a brief description of the candidate’s research project, (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) a photo.
For further information please download the brochure and the program or write to: phdacademy@univiu.org
