PhD programmes
DOCTORAL EDUCATION AT UNICAM
Explore our PhD programmes
Discover UNICAM doctoral programmes, research areas, curricula, Academic Boards and training opportunities.
One programme page for research, governance and training
Each programme page provides an overview of research areas and curricula, the Programme Coordinator and Academic Board, current teaching activities, international opportunities, admission information and relevant documents.
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Architecture, Design, Planning
Research and advanced training in architecture, design, planning, built environment and spatial transformation.
02
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology
Advanced research in chemical sciences, pharmaceutical innovation, biotechnology and related interdisciplinary fields.
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Computer Science and Mathematics
Research in computer science, artificial intelligence, software systems, data, mathematical modelling and applied mathematics.
04
Legal and Social Sciences
Interdisciplinary research in law, institutions, economics, society, public policy and social transformation.
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Life and Health Sciences
Research in biological, biomedical, health, veterinary and life sciences through multidisciplinary approaches.
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Physics, Earth and Materials Sciences
Advanced research in physics, earth sciences, materials, environmental systems and related technologies.
07 · NATIONAL PHD PROGRAMME
Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience
A national and interdisciplinary programme addressing theoretical, experimental, clinical, cognitive and technological perspectives in neuroscience.
TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Programme-specific and cross-disciplinary training
Each programme page includes its current programme-specific teaching activities. PhD candidates also take part in transversal and transferable-skills training organised across the School.
PHD ADMISSIONS · UPDATE 23 OCTOBER 2026
Cycle XLII – Applications and reference letters closed · Selection procedures underway
Applications closed on 22 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Italian time for 6 Regione Marche-funded scholarships across five UNICAM PhD Programmes: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology, Computer Science and Mathematics, Legal and Social Sciences, Life and Health Sciences, and Physics, Earth and Materials Sciences. The deadline for reference letters expired on 23 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Italian time. The selection procedure is underway. Selection committees, interview dates, times and online meeting details have been published on the official Call page; shortlists will be published there as soon as available. Online interviews are scheduled for 26 and 27 October 2026.
Applications for the separate second-session Call concerning 1 Regione Marche-funded scholarship in the National PhD Programme in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience also closed on 22 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m., and reference-letter submission closed on 23 October 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The selection committee and online meeting details have been published, while the shortlist is still pending publication. The online interview for shortlisted candidates is scheduled for 26 October 2026 at 15:00 CET. Final merit rankings have been published for both first-session Cycle XLII procedures.
PROGRAMME ARCHIVE
Previous PhD programmes
Consult essential information and documents relating to PhD programmes that are no longer included among the currently accredited UNICAM programmes.