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SECOND-SESSION CALLS · SELECTIONS COMPLETED · FINAL RANKINGS PUBLISHED
CYCLE XLII · SECOND SESSION · REGIONE MARCHE SCHOLARSHIPS
7 PhD scholarships · Selection procedures completed · Final rankings published
Applications for the two separate Cycle XLII second-session procedures funded by Regione Marche closed on 22 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Italian time: 6 scholarships across five UNICAM PhD Programmes and 1 scholarship in the National PhD Programme in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience. The deadline for reference letters expired on 23 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Italian time. Following completion of the selection procedures, the final ranking lists have been published for both Calls. Publication of the results on the relevant UNICAM Call page constitutes official communication to candidates. The acceptance deadline for scholarship recipients, as well as the deadline for resolving situations admitted under condition, expired on 31 October 2026. The doctoral Programmes started on 1 November 2026.
Special eligibility requirements: admission degree already awarded; inactive, not in employment or unemployed; resident in the Marche Region or domiciled there for at least six months; under 36 years of age. All requirements must be met when applying. These second-session procedures offer no unfunded positions.

UNICAM Second Call · final rankings → TAN Second Call · final ranking → Cycle XLII admission details →

Final merit rankings have also been published for both first-session Cycle XLII procedures: the general UNICAM Call and the National PhD Programme in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Always consult the official Call page and subsequent notices
Selection committee appointments, amendments, shortlists, interview calendars, rankings and other official acts are published through the institutional pages indicated in the relevant Call. For both Cycle XLII second-session procedures, the final ranking lists are available on the official UNICAM Call pages. Publication of the results constitutes official communication to candidates. The acceptance deadline expired on 31 October 2026; successful candidates should now follow any enrolment and starting-phase instructions communicated by the Advanced Studies Office.
SELECTION COMPLETED · FINAL RANKINGS PUBLISHED · 01 · PUBLISHED 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
UNICAM Cycle XLII – Second session: 6 Regione Marche scholarships
Six funded positions were covered by the second-session procedure across five PhD Programmes. Each scholarship is tied to a Research Topic described in Annex 1. The selection procedure has been completed and the final ranking lists have been published on the official UNICAM Call page. Publication of the results constitutes official communication to candidates. The acceptance deadline expired on 31 October 2026. This second session was a separate selection with specific regional eligibility requirements and did not offer positions without a scholarship.
Available scholarships and Research Topics
CHEMREG 1: Polymeric materials for advanced ophthalmic devices · Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology
CSMATHREG 1: Artificial intelligence and digital twins for autonomous production systems · Computer Science and Mathematics
LEGREG 1: GeoWood Marche: geographical indications, design and innovation · Legal and Social Sciences
LIFEREG 1: Light therapy and Alzheimer’s disease · Life and Health Sciences
LIFEREG 2: Microbiota, postbiotics and healthy ageing · Life and Health Sciences
PEMSREG 1: Sustainable insulating composites for construction · Physics, Earth and Materials Sciences
The titles above are abbreviated for navigation. Refer to Annex 1 for the complete official titles, project descriptions, supervisors and additional obligations.
Eligibility at application: required degree already awarded; inactive, not in employment or unemployed; resident in the Marche Region or domiciled there for at least six months; under 36. No simultaneous enrolment in another university programme is permitted during this funded PhD.
Key dates: applications and €20 fee closed on 22 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m.; reference-letter submission closed on 23 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m.; interviews were held on 26 and 27 October 2026; the final ranking lists have been published; the scholarship-acceptance deadline expired on 31 October 2026; the PhD Programme started on 1 November 2026. Successful candidates were required to reply to dottorato@unicam.it using the completed and signed acceptance form sent by email by the applicable deadline. Any situations admitted under condition also had to be resolved by 31 October.
Final rankings · procedure completed
The final ranking lists are published on the official UNICAM Call page and constitute official communication to candidates.
Acceptance deadline: expired on 31 October 2026.
Situations admitted under condition: the deadline for resolving pending situations also expired on 31 October 2026.
Start of the PhD: 1 November 2026.
FIRST SESSION · FINAL RANKINGS PUBLISHED · 02
UNICAM PhD Programmes – Cycle XLII · First session
This separate first-session application deadline expired on 24 July 2026. Candidates admitted to the second stage were published by application ID and the oral interviews were held according to the official calendar between 24 August and 11 September 2026.
Current update · 21 September 2026
The final merit rankings for the general UNICAM Cycle XLII admission procedure have been published. Candidates can consult the official results through the UNICAM Call page.
Candidates should carefully read the published rankings, accompanying documents and any subsequent notices. Candidates selected through the procedure should follow any remaining enrolment or administrative instructions communicated through the official UNICAM channels.
SECOND SESSION · SELECTION COMPLETED · FINAL RANKING PUBLISHED · FIRST-SESSION RANKINGS PUBLISHED · 03
Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience – Cycle XLII
Applications for the separate second-session Call concerning 1 Regione Marche-funded scholarship in the National PhD Programme in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience closed on 22 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Italian time, and the reference-letter deadline expired on 23 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Italian time. Following the interview held on 26 October, the final ranking for Research Topic TANREG 1 has been published on the official TAN Call page. Publication of the result constitutes official communication to candidates. The acceptance deadline and the deadline for resolving any situation admitted under condition expired on 31 October 2026. The PhD started on 1 November 2026.
FIRST SESSION · FINAL RESULTS PUBLISHED
The first-session TAN application deadline expired on 24 August 2026 and the interviews were held online on 8 and 9 September 2026. The final merit rankings have now been published on the official first-session TAN Call page. Candidates should consult the ranking lists and any subsequent official notices or administrative instructions.
CYCLE XLII ADMISSIONS · CURRENT STATUS
Selection procedures completed · Consult the official results
UNICAM Second Call – Regione Marche: the selection procedure for the six funded positions has been completed and the final ranking lists have been published. Publication on the official Call page constitutes official communication to candidates. The acceptance deadline and the deadline for resolving pending situations expired on 31 October 2026. The PhD started on 1 November 2026.
TAN Second Call – Regione Marche: the selection procedure for Research Topic TANREG 1 has been completed and the final ranking has been published. Publication on the official TAN Call page constitutes official communication to candidates. The acceptance deadline and the deadline for resolving any situation admitted under condition expired on 31 October 2026. The PhD started on 1 November 2026.
First-session procedures: applications are closed and final merit rankings have been published for both the general UNICAM Call and the National PhD Programme in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience. Candidates selected through these procedures should follow any remaining enrolment or administrative instructions communicated through the official UNICAM channels.

Cycle XLII admission and selection results →

INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY · CURRENT CALL
Erasmus+ KA171 · A.Y. 2026/2027
CALL REOPENED · DEADLINE 30 NOVEMBER 2026 · 12:00 NOON
7 mobility grants for extra-EU destinations
UNICAM has reopened and updated the Erasmus+ KA171 Call for a.y. 2026/2027. The funded mobility opportunities are aimed primarily at PhD candidates carrying out research activities abroad related to their doctoral thesis, with partner institutions in Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania and the USA.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Mobility period: January–July 2027; all mobilities must end by 31 July 2027.
Short-term doctoral mobility: 5 to 30 days, according to the conditions of the Call and the destination.
Important: beneficiaries of a PNRR PhD scholarship or of a Regione Marche scholarship under the “Dottorato Innovativo a caratterizzazione industriale” FSE+ 2021–2027 scheme are not eligible under the conditions stated in the Call. PhD candidates should involve their Supervisor and follow the applicable ISAS and Erasmus+ procedures for academic validation and mobility management.
SAS TRAINING · CURRENT PROGRAMME
SAS Activities 2026
4–23 NOVEMBER 2026 · TRANSVERSAL TRAINING
Higher Education · Science Communication · KreativEU
The SAS Activities 2026 programme brings together training in higher-education teaching, supervision and feedback, science communication and interdisciplinary networking. Activities take place in blended or exclusively online mode during November 2026.
4 NOVEMBER 2026 · 4:00 P.M. CET · 2 HOURS · BLENDED MODE · COMPLETED
Mirko Susta – Designing and facilitating effective learning in Higher Education
9 NOVEMBER 2026 · 6:00 P.M. CET · 2–3 HOURS · EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE · COMPLETED
Ruggero Rollini – Science Communication against Misinformation
11 NOVEMBER 2026 · 4:00 P.M. CET · 2 HOURS · BLENDED MODE
Mirko Susta – Tutoring, supervision and feedback: supporting students’ learning and development
13 NOVEMBER 2026 · 11:00 A.M. CET · 2 HOURS · EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE · MANDATORY REGISTRATION
Second KreativEU Doctoral Training Programme Mixer
Activity in the framework of the KreativEU project.
23 NOVEMBER 2026 · 6:00 P.M. CET · 2–3 HOURS · EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE
Beatrice Mautino – Beyond the Paper: Talking Science with the Public
Online attendance: Webex meeting room for all online activities except the KreativEU event.
In-person attendance for the 4 and 11 November blended meetings: Room AB2, “Polo Lodovici”, Department of Computer Science (Informatica), via Madonna delle Carceri 9.
Registration for in-person attendance: closed on 3 November 2026. In-person attendance remains subject to room capacity for participants who registered within the deadline.
Participation: PhD students enrolled from Cycle XLI onwards are strongly encouraged to participate.
SAS COMMUNITY · NEWS
Polo Santa Caterina and Palazzo Ribechi inaugurated
7 OCTOBER 2026 · NEW SAS HEADQUARTERS
A new home for advanced education, research and the doctoral community
On 7 October 2026, the University of Camerino inaugurated the new Polo Santa Caterina and Palazzo Ribechi. The Santa Caterina complex is now home to the International School of Advanced Studies (ISAS), together with the School of Specialisation in Hospital Pharmacy, the Carlo Urbani School of Advanced Studies, the Science Library and University services dedicated to internationalisation and advanced education.
Polo Santa Caterina: Via Viviano Venanzi 22–24, Camerino
ISAS: new headquarters of the International School of Advanced Studies
Palazzo Ribechi: new UNICAM guesthouse
PHD COMMUNITY · UPCOMING EVENTS
Doctoral events & European networking
13 NOVEMBER 2026 · 11:00–12:30 CET · ONLINE
Second KreativEU Doctoral Training Programme Mixer
An online networking event for doctoral supervisors, academics, researchers, professional staff and associated partners across the KreativEU Alliance, focused on academic connections, shared research interests and future collaboration in doctoral education and training.

Programme, registration & Teams access →

13–14 NOVEMBER 2026 · CAMERINO
A 10 anni dal terremoto del Centro Italia
UNICAM organises the scientific conference “Dalla memoria alla prevenzione: dieci anni di conoscenza, ricerca, ricostruzione”, reflecting on ten years of knowledge, research and reconstruction following the 2016 Central Italy earthquake.

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3 DECEMBER 2026 · 09:45 · CAMERINO
Celebration of PhD Degree – Festa del Dottorato di Ricerca
UNICAM celebrates its PhD graduates at Polo Sant’Agostino – Piantoni Room. The programme includes welcome speeches, talks by PhD graduates and guests, the Awarding of Doctoral Degrees and a final aperitif.

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RESEARCH TRAINING · UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Intellectual property and research
12 NOVEMBER 2026 · 10:00–12:00 · ONLINE
Industrial Secrets & Scientific Publications
An ARIT training initiative on protecting confidential research results and managing scientific publication in relation to industrial-property rights.

Programme and information →

3 DECEMBER 2026 · 10:00–12:00 · ONLINE
Artificial Intelligence, Copyright & Industrial Property in Scientific Research
An ARIT training initiative addressing artificial intelligence, copyright and industrial-property issues arising in scientific research.

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RESEARCH FUNDING · UPCOMING TRAINING
European project design and strategic positioning
26 NOVEMBER 2026 · 09:00 · CAMERINO · IN PERSON
Towards the next European Framework Programme: scenarios, priorities and strategic positioning
UNICAM is organising an in-person training event on European project design and strategic positioning towards the next Framework Programme. The initiative focuses on emerging scenarios and priorities for European research and innovation funding.
Date: 26 November 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Mode: exclusively in person · Camerino
Registration deadline: 11 November 2026

Programme and registration information →

EU FUNDING · DOCTORAL TRAINING
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026
CALL OPEN · HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01 · DEADLINE 24 NOVEMBER 2026
Develop international doctoral training networks
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks 2026 call supports international partnerships that develop innovative doctoral programmes bringing together universities, research organisations, research infrastructures, companies and other organisations across academic and non-academic sectors.
For Coordinators, Supervisors and research groups: this is a call for organisations and international consortia developing doctoral training projects. It is not an individual PhD application call for prospective doctoral candidates.
Deadline: 24 November 2026, 17:00 CET
Reference: HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01
Budget: €628 million
Scope: Doctoral Networks, including opportunities for Industrial and Joint Doctorates.

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 · Official call →

INFORMATION AND UPDATES
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01 · ADMISSIONS
Calls, selection and application procedures
Admission requirements, application documents, PICA procedures, selection criteria, interviews, shortlists, rankings and the steps following publication of the results.

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02 · ANNOUNCEMENTS
News and announcements
Read SAS announcements, institutional updates, notices for PhD candidates and information concerning the doctoral community.

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03 · TEACHING & TRAINING
Teaching and training opportunities
Consult programme-specific teaching activities, doctoral courses, timetables, transversal-skills training and other learning opportunities. Previous events remain available in the historical archive.
04 · FUNDING
Scholarships and financial support
Information on PhD scholarships, funded and non-funded positions, individual research budgets, mobility support and other financial resources connected with doctoral study.

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05 · ARCHIVE
Previous PhD calls
Consult previous admission cycles, including Calls, research topics, application guidance, selection notices and final ranking lists.

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FUTURE PHD CANDIDATES
Looking for a PhD opportunity?
Cycle XLII second-session applications are closed and the final ranking lists have been published for both Regione Marche-funded procedures. The acceptance deadline expired on 31 October 2026 and the doctoral Programme started on 1 November 2026. Prospective candidates interested in future opportunities should explore the PhD Programmes and monitor this page and the official UNICAM Calls for new admission procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Need clarification about an admission procedure?
Contact the Advanced Studies Office when the official Call, selection procedure or required documentation is unclear. For interview dates, rankings and official selection outcomes, always check the relevant Call page first.

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