History
GSSI was founded in 2012 as Center for Advanced Studies of the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) and then established in March 2016 as a School of Advanced Studies providing post-graduate education. The GSSI aims to create a new center of scientific excellence in L’Aquila, working in synergy with the Gran Sasso National Laboratories of the INFN and the University of L'Aquila.
Education
The GSSI offers four PhD programs:
- Astroparticle Physics
- Mathematics in Natural, Social and Life Sciences
- Computer Science
- Urban Studies and Regional Science
Research
Research and learning at the GSSI are grounded on firm epistemological and methodological bases. Through a day-to-day collaboration and interaction, researchers and doctoral students of the four research areas of the GSSI have the opportunity to build a sound knowledge of the methods of scientific research and to acquire a familiarity with the history of science.
PhD Programmes
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Housing services
- All PhD students will have free accommodation at the GSSI facilities or a financial substitute of 350,00 Euros gross/month (to obtain the contribution, the students would have to present a rental agreement);
- All PhD students will have free luncheon vouchers (1 per day, working days, except school closures, missions, other situations contemplated by the GSSI rules).
Medical services
- All PhD students will be covered by insurance against any accident and/or injury that may occur while carrying out their PhD activities.
Campus life
All GSSI buildings are located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Villa Comunale (Public Gardens), in the historical center of L'Aquila. The GSSI seat is an elegant building of the Thirties. The building overlooks the Public Gardens and the Palazzo dell’Emiciclo (Hemicycle Palace), an elegant building dating back to the end of the Nineteenth century.