Our Programme (www.mecc.polimi.it) is currently seeking applicants for 14 fully-funded PhD positions; additional grants will be available within the same call for application at a later stage (after May 21st). Candidates with scholarship (net salary 1.325 euro/month) will receive extra- funding (550 euro/month) for research periods abroad, and all positions will benefit from financial aid for research materials and conferences, and are free of tuition fees.