Enrolment and first phase
STARTING YOUR PHD
Enrolment and first steps at UNICAM
After accepting your PhD position, complete your enrolment, activate and use your UNICAM services and take care of the first administrative and academic requirements of your doctoral career.
BEFORE YOU START
First accept your assigned position
This page mainly covers the operational steps that follow acceptance of a PhD position. If you have just been awarded a position, first follow the acceptance instructions and deadlines communicated by UNICAM and published with the relevant admission procedure.
01 · COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT
Follow the online enrolment procedure
After formally accepting the assigned position, complete the enrolment procedure following the instructions provided by UNICAM. Enrolment is carried out online through the University systems and must be completed within the deadlines communicated to admitted candidates.
Enrolment is considered complete only when the required online procedure has been finalised, any amounts due have been paid and all mandatory documents and attachments have been submitted.
02 · UNICAM DIGITAL IDENTITY
Your credentials and institutional email
During the enrolment and activation process, UNICAM provides the credentials needed to access University services and activates the institutional tools associated with your doctoral career.
Student profile
This profile is used primarily for the student services available through the UNICAM teaching portal and Esse3, including access to your university career and administrative functions.
Doctoral institutional profile
A further institutional profile is used for services associated with your activity as a PhD candidate, including your @unicam.it email address and access to dedicated UNICAM services. Always follow the usernames and credentials actually issued to you by the University.
Once your institutional email has been activated, use the @unicam.it address for official communications with the University and regularly check incoming messages from UNICAM and the Advanced Studies Office.
03 · YOUR MAIN ONLINE SERVICES
Keep your main PhD portals at hand
04 · FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the initial requirements of your PhD career
Depending on your position and personal circumstances, the first administrative steps may include:
• registering on LoginMIUR and completing the required academic and research information;
• providing an Italian or online bank account held in your name for scholarship or position-related payments;
• completing the required health and safety training before beginning research activities;
• undergoing the mandatory medical examination where required;
• registering with Gestione Separata INPS if you receive a PhD scholarship;
• for international PhD candidates, completing the healthcare or insurance requirements applicable to your situation.
• registering on LoginMIUR and completing the required academic and research information;
• providing an Italian or online bank account held in your name for scholarship or position-related payments;
• completing the required health and safety training before beginning research activities;
• undergoing the mandatory medical examination where required;
• registering with Gestione Separata INPS if you receive a PhD scholarship;
• for international PhD candidates, completing the healthcare or insurance requirements applicable to your situation.
Specific requirements may depend on the Call, the type and funding source of the position, the research environment and the candidate's immigration or residence status. Always follow the individual instructions communicated by UNICAM.
05 · INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES
Complete any outstanding immigration and qualification procedures
International candidates may have additional requirements relating to Universitaly pre-enrolment, entry visa, Italian tax code, residence permit, healthcare coverage and recognition or verification of foreign academic qualifications.
If your enrolment is conditional on documents to be provided after arrival in Italy, respect the deadlines and procedures established by the specific Call and by the instructions received from the Advanced Studies Office.
06 · START YOUR DOCTORAL ACTIVITIES
Connect with your Programme and Supervisor
The starting date of doctoral activities is established by the relevant Call or subsequent official instructions. At the beginning of your PhD, make contact with your Programme Coordinator and Supervisor and verify the organisation of your research activities, training and initial programme requirements.
For the main UNICAM Cycle XLII Call, the expected starting date is 1 November 2026.
YOUR FIRST WEEKS
Move from enrolment to active PhD career management
Once your enrolment and initial administrative requirements are complete:
• regularly check your institutional email;
• verify access to Esse3 and the dedicated PhD services;
• complete your LoginMIUR profile;
• meet your Supervisor and confirm your initial research planning;
• check the training activities and requirements of your Programme;
• familiarise yourself with the procedures for missions, research budget and mobility abroad.
• regularly check your institutional email;
• verify access to Esse3 and the dedicated PhD services;
• complete your LoginMIUR profile;
• meet your Supervisor and confirm your initial research planning;
• check the training activities and requirements of your Programme;
• familiarise yourself with the procedures for missions, research budget and mobility abroad.
SUPPORT
Need help with your enrolment or first PhD steps?
For questions concerning PhD acceptance, enrolment, documentation or the activation of your doctoral career, contact the Advanced Studies Office. For technical issues relating to Esse3, follow the support information provided by UNICAM's enrolment services.