International School of Advanced Studies

FUTURE PHD CANDIDATES

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Programme, curriculum and research topic

A PhD programme identifies a broad disciplinary and research area. A curriculum defines a more specific educational and scientific pathway, while the research topic describes the project or field connected with an available position.

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PhD programmes developed at UNICAM

UNICAM offers doctoral programmes in architecture and planning, chemical and pharmaceutical sciences, computer science and mathematics, legal and social sciences, life and health sciences, and physics, Earth and materials sciences.

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National PhD programmes

UNICAM also coordinates or participates in national doctoral networks involving several universities, research institutions and host organizations. Calls and available positions may vary from one admission cycle or admission session to another. For Cycle XLII, the separate second-session procedure concerning 1 Regione Marche-funded scholarship in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience has been completed and the final ranking for TANREG 1 has been published on the official Call page. Publication of the result constitutes official communication to candidates. The scholarship recipient must complete acceptance by 31 October 2026, and the PhD Programme starts on 1 November 2026.

Information on a previous national doctoral programme:

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Curricula and research areas

Many programmes are divided into curricula reflecting different scientific fields, methodologies and training needs. Review the curriculum descriptions to identify the pathway most consistent with your previous studies and proposed research.

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Research topics and available positions

The official Call and its annexes specify the research fields and projects available for each admission session, together with position codes, curricula, host institutions, funding arrangements and any specific conditions. The Cycle XLII second-session procedures concerned six Regione Marche-funded Research Topics across five UNICAM PhD Programmes and one additional Research Topic in the separate National PhD Programme in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience. The selection procedures have now been completed and the final ranking lists have been published for both Calls on the relevant official pages. Publication of the results constitutes official communication to candidates. Scholarship recipients must complete acceptance by 31 October 2026, and the PhD Programme starts on 1 November 2026.

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Host institution and research environment

Not every position is necessarily based entirely at Camerino. Depending on the programme and Research Topic, doctoral activity may be carried out at UNICAM, a partner university, a research institution, a company or another organization indicated in the Call. Current Regione Marche-funded positions may also include specific research, training and mobility obligations connected with the funded project.

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How to compare your options

Before applying, compare the available opportunities by considering:

• the scientific area and curriculum;
• the Research Topic and expected activities;
• the required academic background and skills;
• the working language and host institution;
• the scholarship or other funding conditions;
• any mobility, project-specific or reserved-position requirements.

Compare the programmes → Consult Cycle XLII Research Topics →

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Choosing your programme

Select the programme, curriculum and Research Topic that are scientifically consistent with your qualifications, experience and research interests. Always follow the application rules and limits established by the relevant Call.

Cycle XLII second session: the procedures concerning six Regione Marche-funded scholarships across five UNICAM PhD Programmes and one scholarship in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience have been completed. The final ranking lists have been published for both Calls. Scholarship recipients must complete acceptance by 31 October 2026, and the PhD Programme starts on 1 November 2026. The two procedures use separate Calls. Final rankings for the first-session procedures have also been published.

NEXT STEPS

Check the final results and follow the acceptance procedure

If you applied for one of the Cycle XLII second-session opportunities, the selection procedures have now been completed and the final ranking lists have been published on the relevant official Call pages. Publication of the results constitutes official communication to candidates. Scholarship recipients must complete acceptance by 31 October 2026, following the instructions provided by the Advanced Studies Office, and any situation admitted under condition must also be resolved by that date. The PhD Programme starts on 1 November 2026. Candidates who participated in the first session should consult the published final rankings and follow the acceptance and enrolment instructions applicable to their result.

Admission requirements → Calls and selection procedure →

Results, acceptance and enrolment → Current admissions →

Need help identifying the right programme?

Contact the SAS Office for administrative information. For scientific questions, consult the programme pages and the contacts indicated in the relevant Call or Research Topic description.