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 to another.

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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 current call and its annexes specify the research fields and projects available for the admission cycle, together with the position code, curriculum, host institution, funding arrangements and any reserved conditions.

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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.

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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, industrial or reserved-position requirements.

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Choosing your programme

Select the programme and curriculum that are scientifically consistent with your qualifications, experience and research proposal. Always follow the application rules and limits established by the current call.

NEXT STEPS

Check whether you meet the admission requirements

Once you have identified a suitable programme, verify the required qualification, application documents, selection procedure and conditions attached to the chosen position.

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 current call.