An identical process is also seen in scientific fields where the subjects coped with in the different curricula are more and more interactive and interdisciplinary. Study activities are divided into courses and into individually guided study. Subsequent courses, organised especially for the doctorate will bring the student to the frontiers of knowledge in sectors where DEI research is most active. Other specialist courses are organised annually by various national and international schools. The participation in local and external courses supplies the necessary knowledge to approach research problems in the most serious and competitive way.
All research is conducted under the guidance of a scientific supervisor.
The minor theme has a complementary or synergic valence with respect to the major . It is shorter, usually a year, being developed in the first or second year and concluded with a written report. The main theme is developed in the first two years and finishes with the preparation of the Doctorate thesis to which the third year is entirely dedicated. The themes of the major and minor research must be in clearly distinct areas in order to widen the scientific preparation of the doctorate students, allow opportunities for collaboration with more professors and research groups and widen the international acquaintance network. The research and study activity is mainly individual but participation in the research groups of DEI is strongly encouraged.