# PhD Unit
**Source**: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/phd-unit
**Parent**: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/phd-programmes
The PhD Unit is also in charge of:
- PhD admission procedures (calls for admission, appointment of selection committees etc...)
- calls for international PhD students;
- PhD student affairs office and help desk activities;
- payment of PhD scholarships;
- recognition of international degrees;
Please click on the [Italian version of this page](https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/settore-dottorato-di-ricerca-corsi-e-carriere) for more details and information.
**Head of Unit**\
Georgia Pietralunga
**Staff**
Gabriella Barbera\
Blal Manuel Ismail Farag\
Fabiano Fuggi\
Francesca Pennacchini\
Giulia Pochi\
Maria Luisa Rocco\
Patrizia Sgavicchia\
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**Email**\
[ufficio.dottorato@uniroma1.it](mailto:ufficio.dottorato@uniroma1.it)\
[phdfellowship@uniroma1.it](mailto:phdfellowship@uniroma1.it)\
[cotutele.phd@uniroma1.it](mailto:cotutele.phd@uniroma1.it)
**Office hours**
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays\
8.30 a.m. to 12.30 \
Tuesdays, Thursdays\
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Locations
Città Universitaria\
Edificio CU011\
Piazzale Aldo Moro 5\
00185 - Roma
Navigation
[Postgraduate Education Office](https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/post-graduate-diplomas-state-exams-and-specialisation-schools-office)
[PhD Programmes](https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/phd-programmes)