Careers in R&D


The PhD is a career path training figures with the right skills and aptitude to undertake highly qualified research activities in manufacturing and service companies, public bodies and universities.

The PhD programmes of Politecnico di Milano offer to a selected number of graduate students, equipped with solid preparation and a knack for exploration and innovation, the opportunity to acquire top professional skills in specific fields of marked  scientific, technological, social and economic relevance.

The title of PhD Holder is achieved after an educational programme of at least three years of study and research carried out under the guidance of a Board of Lecturers and a thesis supervisor. For more information on the programmes and on the admission procedures:


The call for admission to the PhD programmes of the XXXVII cycle (2021/2022) has been published. Deadline: 21 May. The PhD School awaits you on the Career Day!



Every day a lot of job offers: choose the best for you and send your CV.


To embark on a R&D career, the PhD is the right way! 94.7% of Polimi PhD Holders are in fact employed one year after achieving the qualification with a remuneration 35% higher than that of a graduate student.