PhD Programmes – Cycle XLII | Admissions and selection
CYCLE XLII · A.Y. 2026/2027
Admissions and selection procedure
Official documents and current updates concerning admission to the 42nd cycle of UNICAM PhD Programmes.
CURRENT UPDATE · 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
Interviews completed – final rankings pending
The oral interviews scheduled in the official shortlist have been completed. The interview calendar ran from 24 August to 11 September 2026.
The next formal step is the publication of the final merit rankings. According to the Call for Applications, rankings are expected to be published by September 2026. Candidates should monitor the official UNICAM Call page for publication of the rankings and subsequent enrolment instructions.
WHAT TO DO NOW
Follow the publication of the final rankings
No further interview action is currently required. Candidates should regularly consult the official UNICAM Call page, where the final merit rankings and subsequent instructions concerning acceptance and enrolment will be published. Publication through the official channels constitutes notification where provided by the Call.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Call, research topics and selection documents
01 · CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Official Cycle XLII Call
The institutional Call page is the authoritative source for the Call for Applications, attachments and all subsequent official acts and notices relating to the 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 available PhD positions.
03 · ANNEX 1 AMENDMENT
Amendment of clerical error
The original Annex 1 must be read together with the official amendment published during the 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.
05 · APPLICATION GUIDELINES
PICA application procedure
Applications 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 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 selection procedure.
NEXT STEPS
From interviews to enrolment
| Stage | Current status |
|---|---|
| Oral interviews | Completed. The last interview in the published calendar was scheduled for 11 September 2026. |
| Final merit rankings | Pending. According to the Call, rankings are expected to be published by September 2026. |
| Acceptance and enrolment | Successful candidates must follow the deadlines and instructions published with the final rankings. |
| Expected start of Cycle XLII | 1 November 2026. |
PLEASE NOTE
Always rely on the official UNICAM Call page
The official Call page remains the authoritative source for documents, corrections, final rankings and subsequent acts. Candidates should consult it regularly throughout the procedure. Publication on the official channels constitutes notification where provided by the Call.