PhD Programmes – Cycle XLII | Admissions and selection
CYCLE XLII · A.Y. 2026/2027 · FIRST SESSION
Admissions and selection procedure
Official documents and final results concerning the first-session general UNICAM admission procedure for the 42nd cycle of PhD Programmes. This selection is now concluded. Separate second-session admission opportunities are currently open.
FINAL UPDATE · 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
Final merit rankings are now available
Following completion of the oral interviews held between 24 August and 11 September 2026, the final merit rankings for the first-session general UNICAM Cycle XLII admission procedure have been published on the official Call page.
Candidates should consult the official rankings and carefully read the accompanying documents and any subsequent notices. Candidates entitled to proceed with acceptance and enrolment must comply with the applicable instructions and deadlines published through the official UNICAM channels.
WHAT TO DO NOW
Check your ranking and follow the official instructions
Consult the final merit rankings published on the official UNICAM Call page. Candidates entitled to proceed should carefully check the applicable instructions, deadlines and any documents required for acceptance and enrolment. Continue to monitor the official Call page for subsequent notices, including any updates concerning the allocation of available positions. Publication through the official channels constitutes notification where provided by the Call.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Call, research topics, selection documents and final rankings
01 · CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Official Cycle XLII First Call
The institutional Call page is the authoritative source for the first-session Call for Applications, attachments and all subsequent official acts and notices relating to this selection procedure.
02 · RESEARCH FIELDS AND TOPICS
Annex 1 – Research fields and topics
Annex 1 contains the research fields, research topics and information concerning the positions available under the first-session Call.
03 · ANNEX 1 AMENDMENT
Amendment of clerical error
The original Annex 1 must be read together with the official amendment published during the first-session admission procedure.
04 · CHINA TOPICS
Notice concerning positions linked to agreements with Chinese universities
This notice provides additional clarification concerning the research topics available within international mobility agreements with universities in the People’s Republic of China under the first-session Call.
05 · APPLICATION GUIDELINES
PICA application procedure
Applications for the first session are closed, but the PICA guidelines and candidate dashboard remain available for reference while the admission procedure is being completed.
06 · SELECTION COMMITTEE
Appointment of the Selection Committee
Consult the Rectoral Decree appointing the Selection Committee, sub-committees and, where applicable, external experts involved in the first-session Cycle XLII admission procedure.
07 · SECOND STAGE
Shortlist and interview calendar
The official decree identifies the candidates admitted to the second stage by application ID and records the date, time and online meeting details of the interviews held during the first-session selection procedure.
08 · FINAL MERIT RANKINGS · 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
Final merit rankings published
The final merit rankings for the first-session general UNICAM Cycle XLII admission procedure are available through the official Call page. Candidates should consult the published documents and check all applicable notices and instructions concerning acceptance and enrolment.
NEXT STEPS
From final rankings to enrolment
| Stage | Current status |
|---|---|
| Oral interviews | Completed. The last interview in the published calendar was scheduled for 11 September 2026. |
| Final merit rankings | Published on 21 September 2026. Consult the official UNICAM Call page for the final rankings and accompanying documents. |
| Acceptance and enrolment | Candidates entitled to proceed must follow the applicable deadlines, procedures and instructions published through the official UNICAM channels. Check the documents accompanying the rankings and any subsequent notices. |
| Expected start of Cycle XLII | 1 November 2026. |
PLEASE NOTE
This page refers to the first-session UNICAM Call
The official Call page remains the authoritative source for documents, corrections, final rankings and subsequent acts relating to this selection. Separate Cycle XLII second-session Calls are now open for Regione Marche-funded scholarships and use different application procedures, eligibility requirements and deadlines. Candidates interested in current admission opportunities should consult the main PhD admissions page.