Overview

The PhD in Innovation in Immuno-Mediated and Hematological Disorders at the Sapienza University of Rome relies on experimental integrated and innovative approaches and on scientific collaborations with international Research Institutes and Universities, both in Europe and North America.

What you will learn

The PhD Program is organized in two curricula:

Innovation in Immunology and Immunopathology. This curriculum focuses on the study of molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying innate and adaptive immune responses in both physiological and pathological conditions, such as autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, rheumatology, primary immunodeficiencies and tumors. Particular attention will be devoted to the role of innate and adaptive immune responses in the mechanisms of resistance to micro-organisms and tumors.
Innovation in Hematology. This curriculum will explore the different biological aspects related to hematological pathologies in children and in adults, with a particular focus on the detection of hemopathological malignancies (including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma) and on their diagnosis and therapy by the use of innovative technologies and strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics: theory and applications from genomes to drugs
Drug discovery & delivery
Sigle-cell transcriptomics (theory and bioinformatic pipeline)
Advanced school of immunology
Flowjo advanced training. Understanding the complexity of Immune system by analisys of high paramiter flow cytometry
Cellular microscopy and image analysis
Bioinformatics: theory and applications from genomes to drugs
Microscopy techniques for the life sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00

More details

additional admission round: October 13

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Roma, Italy

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to a PhD programme, students must hold a Master's degree programme or a recognised foreign qualification.

Admission procedure:

Qualifications assessment
Oral interview

Required documentation:

research project
letter of motivation (by the candidate)
Curriculum Vitae

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

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Students enrolling in PhD programmes are only required to pay the annual regional fee of €140 and a stamp duty of €16

Living costs

Roma

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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Overview

What you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Roma

Funding

Scholarships Information

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