PhD Program Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience Cycle XLII - Call for applications

CYCLE XLII · A.Y. 2026/2027 · THEORETICAL AND APPLIED NEUROSCIENCE
Admission procedure
SECOND SESSION · APPLICATIONS OPEN
1 Regione Marche-funded PhD scholarship
A second admission session is now open for the 42nd cycle (a.y. 2026/2027) of the PhD Programme in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience. One scholarship funded by Regione Marche is available. Applications must be submitted through the dedicated PICA procedure by 22 October 2026 at 1:00 PM Italian time. Specific regional eligibility requirements apply and candidates should carefully read the official Call and Annex 1 before applying.
Second Call for Applications
The second-session Call, English version and Annex 1 are available on the official UNICAM page. The available scholarship concerns the Research Topic “Chronic pain and neurodegeneration: a translational approach to understanding biological mechanisms and developing innovative therapeutic strategies”. Applications must be submitted through the dedicated TAN second-session PICA procedure.

Official Second Call & documents → Apply through PICA →

First session – Final rankings published
Applications for the first TAN admission session closed on 24 August 2026 at 1:00 PM Italian time. The selection interviews were held on 8 and 9 September 2026, following publication of the shortlist and its amendment of 4 September 2026.
The final merit rankings for the first-session TAN admission procedure have now been published. Candidates should consult the official UNICAM Call page and follow any accompanying acceptance and enrolment instructions.

First-session final rankings → Amended shortlist and interview schedule →

The first-session PICA procedure is closed. Candidates interested in the current TAN opportunity must use the dedicated second-session PICA platform by the deadline of 22 October 2026 at 1:00 PM Italian time.