The International PhD in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Medicine aims to develop a new generation of research scientists with advanced competencies for performing disaster and humanitarian health crisis-related research and development. The program is designed to equip the PhD candidates with a solid background in global health, humanitarian aid and disaster medicine, deepening their knowledge on scientific research. During the program, the students will develop competencies to conduct independent research in disasters and humanitarian settings.

This PhD program has a flexible learning environment which creates an innovative approach to research education. Our international Faculty and well-established links with United Nations agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations, scientific societies, universities, and research institutes, create an effective bridge between the academic world and the actual field work, enhancing future career opportunities in the disaster and humanitarian landscapes.

PhD program’s director and Scientific coordinator at CRIMEDIM:
Prof. Luca Ragazzoni (luca.ragazzoni@med.uniupo.it)

PhD program’s coordinators at CRIMEDIM:
Dr. Martina Valente (martina.valente@uniupo.it)
Dr. Elena Rubini (elena.rubini@uniupo.it)

PhD Secretariat at CRIMEDIM
Monica Linty (monica.linty@uniupo.it)
Stefania Origine (stefania.origine@uniupo.it)