International School of Advanced Studies

FUTURE PHD CANDIDATES

01

Required academic qualification

You may apply if you hold an Italian second-cycle or single-cycle degree, or another university qualification obtained abroad that allows access to doctoral education and is recognized as suitable for admission.

02

Qualification to be obtained after applying

You may normally submit an application before completing the required degree, provided that you obtain it by the enrolment deadline established in the call. Admission remains subject to confirmation until the qualification has been awarded and documented.

03

Academic qualifications obtained abroad

A foreign qualification must be issued by an officially recognized institution and must give access to third-cycle studies in the education system of the country in which it was awarded.

The current call specifies which degree certificates, transcripts, translations and recognition documents must be submitted, and whether a CIMEA certificate or a Declaration of Value is required for enrolment.

04

Consistency with the programme and research field

Your academic background, previous research experience and scientific interests should be consistent with the selected PhD programme, curriculum and research field. Carefully compare your profile with the descriptions contained in the current call and its annexes.

05

English and language requirements

UNICAM doctoral education has an international profile and English is widely used in applications, training and research activities. The selection procedure assesses the candidate's ability to work in the foreign language or languages indicated in the call.

06

Research project and statement of purpose

Applicants are generally required to present a concise research proposal demonstrating their ability to formulate a research question, identify suitable methods and explain the potential relevance of the proposed work.

The statement of purpose should explain your motivation, research interests, previous experience and the consistency between the chosen PhD opportunity and your academic development.

07

Curriculum vitae and supporting documents

Prepare an updated academic CV presenting your education, thesis work, research experience, professional activities and relevant technical or methodological skills.

Where applicable, include publications, conference presentations, awards, scholarships, training activities and any other evidence requested or permitted by the current selection procedure.

08

Referees and reference letters

The application procedure may allow you to indicate professors or researchers who know your academic and research work and can support your application through a reference form or letter.

Contact potential referees in advance, use their current personal or institutional email address and verify the number of references and submission deadline stated in the call.

09

Position-specific and reserved requirements

Some positions are connected with a specific research project, funding programme, partner organization, host institution or international agreement.

These opportunities may include additional academic, professional, mobility, nationality, employment or research requirements. Reserved conditions apply only when expressly indicated in the call or in the relevant topic description.

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Final eligibility check

Before submitting your application, verify that:

• your qualification gives access to doctoral education;
• your programme, curriculum and research field have been selected correctly;
• all mandatory documents are complete and readable;
• translations and foreign-degree documents meet the stated requirements;
• your research project and statement of purpose follow the instructions;
• your referees have received the automatic request, where applicable;
• any specific conditions attached to the position are satisfied.

NEXT STEPS

Prepare and submit your application

Once you have verified your eligibility, consult the current call, application guidelines and online procedure before entering your information and uploading the required documents.

Unsure whether your qualification is eligible?

Contact the SAS Office for administrative guidance, attaching clear information about the qualification, awarding institution, country, duration and access rights to further university studies.