Department of Sociology and Social Research

Visiting professors and scholars

The Department of Sociology and Social Research welcomes international scholars, researchers and PhD students who wish to spend a period at the Department for teaching, research or academic collaboration.

International visitors may apply as:

Visiting Scholars

Full or associate professors who intend to spend at least one month at the Department for teaching and/or research activities.

Visiting Researchers or Postdoctoral Researchers

Researchers or postdoctoral fellows who intend to spend at least one month at the Department for teaching and/or research activities.

Visiting PhD Students

PhD students who intend to spend at least one month at the Department for research and/or training activities.

Erasmus+ Professors or Researchers

Scholars or researchers who carry out teaching activities at the Department within the framework of an Erasmus+ agreement.

The Department also encourages meetings and exchanges with international scholars in order to promote academic cooperation, joint projects, exchange programmes and teaching activities.

During their stay, visiting scholars and researchers are expected to contribute actively to the Department’s research and teaching activities.

A faculty member will act as contact person for each visitor and provide academic guidance and support during the stay.

At the end of the visit, the Department will issue an official certificate confirming the activities carried out.

Publications resulting from research conducted during the stay at the Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Milano-Bicocca, should include an acknowledgement of the Department’s support.

Visiting scholars should apply for their visit and stay sending the following documents to the Director, Prof. Ivana Fellini (ivana.fellini@unimib.it), and in c/c to Prof. Lorenzo Bagnoli (responsible for International Programs and Erasmus Coordinator, lorenzo.bagnoli@unimib.it) and to one of the Faculty members (if already in contact):
  • a formal letter, indicating: motivations, the title of the research to be conducted, the period of stay and whether a Visa is needed;
  • brief description of the research;
  • an update C.V.
PhD. Students should also add:
  • a letter of support by their supervisor.

Applicants are required to verify independently the entry and stay requirements for Italy (visa and/or residence permit, if applicable) before submitting their application.

 The Department do not offer fellowships but facilities as follows:

  • a desk with a computer and a printer
  • the access to the library
  • canteen and services reserved for university personnel
  • the possibility to book a room at the guest quarters.

For further information, you can write to Faculty members or to the secretary: Dott. Valeria Cazzaniga (valeria.cazzaniga@unimib.it).