Ph.D. scholarship in Health Economics of Long Term Care - University of Trieste (Italy)

Apply for a fully funded three-year Ph.D. scholarship to work with prof. Ludovico Carrino (University of Trieste and King's College London) on "The future of Long-Term Care in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, and the World: economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy evaluation”, thanks to funding by DEAMS - Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche, Aziendali, Matematiche e Statistiche "Bruno de Finetti" at Università degli Studi di Trieste, within the Ph.D programme in "Circular Economy".
The position offers vast opportunities for specific training in econometrics and health economics (in Trieste and other national and international universities) to allow the Ph.D. candidate to develop an independent research agenda.

Research Project Highlights: 
🔍 Investigate the dynamics and challenges of Long-Term Care across public, private, and family providers.
📊 Apply advanced economic methods to assess the effectiveness of current policies and propose innovative solutions.
🌎 Analyze local and international case studies with large datasets, to gain a comprehensive understanding of LTC systems worldwide.

Why Apply?
🎓 Advance your academic and professional profile.
💼 Gain expertise in a growing field: Long-Term Care is becoming increasingly important in the context of aging populations and evolving societal needs, offering numerous career prospects. 
🌟 Join Professor Ludovico Carrino (University of Trieste & King’s College of London) and his international research network, and thrive in the wonderful and vibrant city of Trieste. 
🌍 Engage in impactful research: Contribute to shaping LTC policies and practices and make a difference in people's lives.