PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences

Understand behaviors. Guide change. Build the future of research and innovation.

General Information

Programme: PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences

Disciplinary Areas (CUN): 11 — Historical, Philosophical, Educational and Psychological Sciences; 13 — Economic and Statistical Sciences

ERC Research Panels: SH1 (Individuals, Institutions and Markets); SH4 (The Human Mind and Its Complexity)

Administrative Office: Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences (DNISC) Via Luigi Polacchi, 11 – 66100 – Chieti (CH)

Duration: 3 years

Programme start date: 1 November

Official languages: Italian and English

Degree awarded: PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences

Coordinator: Prof. Riccardo Palumbo

Official Contacts:

• PhD School — for certifications, deadlines and administrative procedures:Scuola_Superiore
• PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences — for matters concerning the PhD programme, including teaching, research and third-mission activities, annual progression and authorisations: segreteria.bbs@unich.it
• Department hosting the PhD programme: Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences (DNISC) — for budget management, including orders and reimbursement of travel expenses: Home_DNISC.Expenses, orders and budget: Dott. Mirco Durante (durante@unich.it, 08713556957); missions Sig.ra Lucia Ferretti (lucia.ferretti@unich.it, 08713556922)

Current Call for Applications → Scuola Superiore — Bandi

PhD Faculty Board → internal link to the "PhD Programme" page 

Overview 

The PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences is an interdisciplinary programme that brings together behavioural economics, experimental psychology and business sciences.

The programme prepares future researchers to address complex challenges related to human behaviour, markets and organisations.

PhD students acquire advanced theoretical and methodological skills and develop original research projects with a strong academic and applied impact.

Vision

The PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences aims to train researchers and professionals capable of understanding and modelling individual and collective behaviour in economic and organisational contexts through an interdisciplinary and methodologically advanced approach.

The programme promotes the development of analytical, experimental and decision-making skills, with the aim of producing high-quality scientific knowledge and generating innovative solutions with a tangible impact on businesses, institutions and society.

Alignment with the University’s Strategic Vision

The PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences is fully aligned with the strategic priorities outlined in the University’s 2024–2026 Strategic Plan, promoting an interdisciplinary approach to addressing major contemporary socio-economic and behavioural challenges.

In line with the University’s priorities in research, internationalisation and third mission activities, the programme promotes high-quality scientific research, integration into international networks and the development of high-impact projects for the local community and the productive system.

Want to Find Out More?

Book an information meeting with our academic team. We will answer your questions and help you understand whether the PhD in Business and Behavioural Sciences is the right programme for you.

Write to: segreteria.bbs@unich.it