Sec. B - Apply for Internship (Bachelor's Degree CL-34 and L-24)
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Starting from March 2020, only those who have obtained a bachelor's/master's degree from the University of Florence will be admitted to submit applications for post-graduate internships required for state examinations for professional qualification as a Doctor in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (Register B). (Resolution of the School of Psychology Council, April 3, 2019) |
To undertake the post-graduate internship, it is necessary to submit a request to one of the Affiliated Institutions to receive confirmation of availability from the chosen institution.
It is advisable to submit requests for new affiliation well in advance of the internship start date (at least 7 months prior) and to consider alternative solutions within the affiliated institutions.
Interns are encouraged to contact the entity/organization's secretariat for updates on the status of the affiliation and whether it has been approved or rejected by the Integrated University-Order Commission.
Post-Graduate Internship Regulations Register B: [Regulation]
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED (Section B of the Professional Register)
PHASE ONE: (Uploading documents to the online form before the deadline)
Once availability from the affiliated institution is confirmed, the following documentation must be prepared and uploaded into the form within one of the designated submission windows:
- Application Form: Submitted with a revenue stamp on the specific internship application form.
- Annex A: A declaration confirming the candidate's acceptance for the internship by the Director of the Department or Research Institute or the Head of the Structure, indicating the supervisor, the semester, and the area related to the internship activities.
- PROJECT for the Internship Semester: Following the predefined project outline, presenting the experience plan, operational definition of objectives, phases, and methods of carrying out activities, agreed upon with the supervisor and countersigned by them.
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General Workplace Safety Training Certificate (4 hours): See the link. This certificate must be obtained before the internship starts at the host institution. If the host institution requires additional specific training, it must be provided or recognized by that institution. The Internship Office only requires the general 4-hour safety certificate. The safety course organized by UNIFI is reserved for enrolled students or those with an active UNIFI student ID (e.g., post-graduate courses, doctoral programs, etc.). Graduates with inactive credentials must independently obtain this certificate from accredited entities according to the following references: a 4-hour general workplace safety training course as stipulated by Article 37, paragraphs 1-2 of Legislative Decree 81/2008 and the State-Regions Agreement of December 21, 2011.
Note: If the certificate is not obtained through UNIFI, a PDF of the certificate must be sent to tirocini@psico.unifi.itfor evaluation by the University Prevention and Protection Service Office. - Copy of a valid identification document.
- Self-Certification of Act of Notoriety: Required only in specific cases, such as if candidates are graduating after the internship application deadline but before the internship start date.
- Insurance Policy until June 30, 2025: Interns are automatically insured by the University for civil liability and accidents; no payments are required for insurance policies. Information on post-June 30, 2025, coverage will be communicated in June 2025.
The signed application, complete with all attachments, must be scanned and uploaded via the designated form within the submission windows indicated.
FORM FOR 6-MONTH INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FOR BACHELOR GRADUATES (REGISTER B) STARTING FROM 15/03/2025:
(Available from January 10, 2025)
Deadlines for form submission and document upload:
- Internship starting March 15: January 10 to February 10
- Internship starting September 15: June 10 to July 10
Graduates must meet the deadlines even if submitting applications with a degree completion reservation (attaching the self-certification of the act of notoriety mentioned in point 6).
PHASE TWO: (Evaluation by the Commission and email notification to each intern)
After the form submission deadline, the internal Internship Commission will evaluate the uploaded documentation and send an email to each intern (from tirocini@psico.unifi.it) before the internship start date, informing them if the documentation is approved or requires additions, corrections, or clarifications.
During the summer vacation period (July-August), the email will still be sent before the internship starts.
The intern must forward the received email to the Host Institution and the Psychologist Supervisor to confirm that the internship has been approved and may begin on the official start date. Please note that the Internship Office will not send any emails to the institutions or supervisors.
PHASE THREE: (Sending original documents)
Only after receiving the email from tirocini@psico.unifi.it confirming the application's approval must the intern send the original documents by registered mail (RR) to the following address: School of Psychology - Internship Office - Via della Torretta 16 - 50137 Florence
Alternatively, documents may be hand-delivered to the School of Psychology Internship Office at Via della Torretta 16, Florence, by booking an appointment via the Google Calendar link.
Original documents may be delivered even after the internship starts (preferably within one month).
Before delivery, a photocopy of the internship logbook must be made, as it may be required when applying for the State Exam for Register B or for future reference.
Delegation for Delivery:
If delegating another person for delivery, a letter must include:
- Personal details of the delegator (name, surname, date and place of birth, residence).
- Personal details of the delegate (name, surname, date and place of birth).
- Purpose of the delegation (e.g., delivery of internship documents).
- Copy of the delegator's identification document.
List of Original Documents to Send or Deliver (signed manually in full on paper, photocopies of signatures are not accepted):
- Application form with revenue stamp (signed by the intern).
- Annex A (signed by the supervisor and legal representative of the institution).
- Project on the institution's letterhead (signed by the supervisor, the institution's legal representative, and the intern).
- Copy of the intern’s identification document.
- Copy of the safety training certificate.
Incomplete documents will not be accepted.
Internship Start - Internship Diary:
At the beginning of the internship, the diary must be downloaded online to record daily attendance and related activities.
At the end of the six-month internship, the logbook must be completed with original signatures (pen, not scanned, photocopied, or digital) and institution stamps. Daily activities may be recorded electronically.
The logbook should be submitted or sent only at the end of the entire six-month internship according to the instructions provided on the web page.
Internship Office Contact:
Email: tirocini@psico.unifi.it
Last update
13.01.2025