PhD studies foresee a number of cross-training activities and specific-training activities. They are enumerated as follows:

Cross-Training Activities

• (T1) Communication skills in English: Written and Oral expression (Module I).
• (T2) Entrepreneurship
• (T3) Communication skills in English: Written and Oral expression (Module II).
• (T4) Ethics and integrity in scientific research.

Specific-Training Activities

• (E1) Review of the state of the art research theme
• (E2) Models of technology transfer
• (E3) Attendance to research seminars
• (E4) Preparation and presentation of a scientific communication
• (E5) Research stay at another center

60h of cross-training activities are compulsory for students enrolled before the academic year 2015/16, as well as activity E2. For students enrolled on year 2015/16 and afterwards, cross-training activities and activity E2 are optional. Activities E1, E3 and E4 are compulsory in any case. Activity E5 is optional also in any case.