Quality Assurance (QA) in the Doctoral Programmes of the University of Padua is implemented in accordance with the ANVUR AVA 3 framework and the requirements of Ministerial Decree 226/2021, which mandates accredited institutions to adopt a structured system for the design, management, monitoring, and continuous improvement of doctoraltraining. The primary goal is to ensure a high-quality educational and research environment that supports the development of the doctoral candidates’ scientific, professional, and transversal skills, in line with the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).

Within this framework, each Doctoral Programme adopts transparent procedures for defining learning objectives and expected outcomes, plans and organizes appropriate educational and research activities consistent with its mission, monitors progress and results, and implements evidence-based improvements. Active engagement of doctoral candidates, academic staff, and the Doctoral Board is a key component of the QA cycle, together with ongoing interaction with the University Quality Assurance Office, the Internal Evaluation Group and the relevant institutional bodies.

Therefore, QA in the doctoral domain ensures rigorous and internationally recognisable training paths that fully respond to the needs of advanced research and society, supporting the continuous enhancement of the learning experience and the quality of the scientific outcomes produced.

• Advisory Committee
  The Ph.D. Programme appoints an Advisory Committee that supports the Programme Coordinator in monitoring activities, also through the analysis of the indicators provided by the relevant office, and in listening to the PhD candidates.
  
  The Advisory Committee of the PhD Programme in Geosciences is composed as follows (a.y. 2025-2026):
  - Prof. Andrea D'Alpaos (Coordinator of the PhD Course)
  - Prof. Claudia Agnini (member of the PhD Board)
  - Prof. Omar Bartoli (member of the PhD Board)
  - Prof. Jacopo Boaga (member of the PhD Board)
  - Prof. Alessandro Fontana (member of the PhD Board)
  - Dr. Riccardo Guida (PhD student)
  - Dr. Giorgio Andrian (Alumni UNIPD)  
   
• Ph.D. Courses Quality Assurance
• Department of Geosciences' Quality Assurance
• Reserved Area