The doctoral programme is consistent with the objectives outlined in the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) and with the projects developed by the University of Turin within the main call lines of PNRR-Mission 4, Component 3: Ecosystem of Innovation, Extended Partnership, Research Infrastructure which support the PhD by providing doctoral grants.
The objectives address basic research and its application and promote the dissemination of new methodologies. The PhD aims to support innovation and technology transfer processes, implement research infrastructures, and develop innovation support skills through collaboration with partner universities, research institutions, and public or private organisations.
The programme also aims to ensure that the intersection of art, history, and technology plays a central role in managing cultural events and public spaces, in line with Mission 4 directions.
From this perspective, the PhD will contribute to the sustainable development of territories and enhance the quality of life and well-being of citizens. More specifically, the doctoral programme aims to foster the humanities and the creative industries in providing sustainable, inclusive, and desirable living spaces by advancing interdisciplinary research that can be applied to projects with a social impact.
Integrating diverse disciplines and collaborating with non-academic cultural enterprises such as game industries is also a focal aspect of the programme.
This innovative perspective highlights the global importance of the Italian cultural heritage, the relevance of the humanities in contemporary society and the innovative research opportunities of the University of Turin.

The doctoral program is designed to train professionals in the valorisation, promotion and communication of the arts and cultural heritage. The candidates will collaborate with cultural institutions, games, and creative businesses. In this perspective, our program integrates diverse disciplines and focuses on the practical application of
specialised knowledge with an interdisciplinary approach.
We offer three curricula that share the common objective of establishing a strong link between academic research and its application to cultural and creative enterprises.
Our candidates will acquire innovative competencies and skills, including conceptualising, designing, and conducting scientific research autonomously, engaging in the scientific debate within the academic community and enhancing the appreciation and understanding of heritage among the general public as we emphasise the importance of communicating and disseminating research within and beyond the scientific community.
The competencies and skills expected at the end of the program include the following:

• Mastering the scientific literature relevant to the fields of study within their curriculum
• Ability to conceptualise, design, and conduct scientific research autonomously
• Use of appropriate methodologies
• Engagement in the scientific debate both within and outside the academic community
• Ability to communicate and disseminate research within and beyond the scientific
  community

Teachers belonging to the following disciplines are part of the doctoral board:

• History of Contemporary Art (L-ART/03)
• Museology, art criticism and restoration (L-ART/04)
• Performing arts (L-ART/05)
• Cinema, photography and television (L-ART/06)
• Ethnomusicology (L-ART/08)
• Greek history (L-ANT/02)
• Medieval history (M-STO/01)
• Modern history (M-STO/02)
• Contemporary history (M-STO/04)
• Modern language teaching (L-LIN/02)
• English language and translation (L-LIN/12)
• Economics and business management (SECS-P/08)
• Education and special pedagogy (M-PED/03)
•  Anthropology M-DEA/01

The following Departments support the PhD:

• History
• Humanities
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Philosophy and Education

Doctoral candidates have certain obligations to be fulfilled to be admitted to subsequent years and to take the final examination as follows:

• Attend the lectures indicated in the study plan until the required number of credits for each activity is obtained
• Attend at least two of the three annual seminars where they are expected to present their research progress. On this occasion, they must send the coordinator a report on their research activities with advance notice
• Each year, candidates must submit an annual report to their mentor and the doctoral board. The report should summarise their activities and describe the progress of their research project in detail. Additionally, they should list the lectures, seminars, conferences, research missions, and publications they have attended or undertaken

In addition to the doctoral grant, each student can benefit from a fund of €5,250 for travel and other research needs, such as buying books or access to databases and documents, training and attending conferences.
In the case of mobility or residence abroad, a 50% increase in the grant is guaranteed for a maximum of six months, even if not consecutive.
The gross monthly amount of this increase cannot exceed € 719.10.

• Biblioteca "G. TABACCO" - Department of Historical Studies
• Biblioteca di Arte, Musica e Spettacolo - Department of Humanities
• Biblioteca di Scienze letterarie e filologiche – Department of Humanities
• Biblioteca "G. MELCHIORI” – Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Modern Cultures
• Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Filosofia e Scienze dell’Educazione - Department of Philosophy and Education Sciences
• Cinedumedia – Interdepartmental Research Centre for Cinema, Education and New Media
• Mediateca of the Department of Humanities
• PhD student room, Department of Historical Studies, Palazzo Nuovo, 3^rd floor
• PhD student room, Department of Humanities, Palazzo Nuovo, 3^rd floor