{"id":479893,"date":"2026-04-15T13:20:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/?page_id=479893"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:56:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T07:56:06","slug":"call-for-applications-for-admission-to-phd-programmes-academic-year-2026-2027-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/en\/education\/courses\/phd-programmes\/call-for-applications-for-admission-to-phd-programmes-academic-year-2026-2027-2\/call-for-applications-for-admission-to-phd-programmes-academic-year-2026-2027-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a PhD Call \u2013 Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CALL A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: 8 June 2026, 1:00 p.m. (CEST). Read the Call for Applications, the individual PhD programme <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/en\/education\/courses\/phd-programmes\/call-for-applications-for-admission-to-phd-programmes-academic-year-2026-2027-2\/call-a-a-a-2026-2027\/\"><strong>here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CALL B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: 10 August 2026, 1:00 p.m. (CEST). Read the Call for Applications and the individual PhD programme <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/en\/education\/courses\/phd-programmes\/call-for-applications-for-admission-to-phd-programmes-academic-year-2026-2027-2\/call-b-2026-27\/\"><strong>here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important information<\/strong>: always check the deadline of the relevant Call (CALL A or CALL B) and complete the application within the specified time limit.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Read the Call and follow the guide<\/h2>\n<p>Before starting the application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read the Call for Applications carefully<\/li>\n<li>Check the description of the selected PhD programme<\/li>\n<li>Review the individual PhD programme information pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/guida42b_eng.pdf\"><strong>practical guide<\/strong><\/a> to complete the online application correctly.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Register on the Alice portal<\/h2>\n<p>If you have not done so yet, register on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studenti.unipi.it\/Home.do;jsessionid=F055914542EEB1FC51F5DA1DB3A0DA00?cod_lingua=eng\"><strong>Alice Porta<\/strong>l<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Important information: enter your <strong>personal details<\/strong> carefully, as they <strong>must exactly match those on the ID document<\/strong> uploaded during the online application process.<\/p>\n<p>If you have already used the University of Pisa online services, go directly to step 3.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Online application<\/h2>\n<p>Login to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studenti.unipi.it\/Home.do;jsessionid=F055914542EEB1FC51F5DA1DB3A0DA00?cod_lingua=eng\"><strong>Alice Portal<\/strong><\/a> using your credentials, complete the application form and upload the required documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CV (<strong>signed<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>Research proposal (if required)<\/li>\n<li>Self-declaration of employment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/all1_eng.pdf\"><u>Annex 1<\/u><\/a>), for public employees only<\/li>\n<li>Self-declaration of degree (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/all2_eng.pdf\"><u>Annex 2<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Employer\u2019s declaration (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/all3_eng.pdf\">Annex 3<\/a>), for candidates applying under employment agreements<\/li>\n<li>Self-declaration for scholarship eligibility (Annex 4)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/video_eng.pdf\">VIDEO form<\/a> (only if required in the specific PhD programme description)<\/li>\n<li><strong>For foreign qualifications<\/strong>: degree certificate and any required documentation (Art. 3 of the Call for Applications)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only if requested, provide the names and contact details (email and phone number) of academic referees.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to upload references does not result in exclusion. Each selection process requires a separate CV.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Application fee payment of \u20ac30.00<\/h2>\n<p>Pay the application fee <strong>by 11:59 p.m. (CEST)<\/strong> on the <strong>deadline date<\/strong> of the relevant Call, using the PagoPA system (available at the end of the online application procedure).<\/p>\n<p>The payment is made only once, even when applying for multiple selections within the same PhD programme. It is <strong>non-refundable<\/strong>, except in cases explicitly stated in the Call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important information<\/strong>: if the payment has been made but has not yet been fully processed, admission will be granted with reservation, subject to verification.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Application receipt and pre-enrolment ID number<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the procedure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>keep the application receipt, which serves as proof of successful registration for the Call<\/li>\n<li>note your pre-enrolment ID number, which is required to anonymously access the results of the CV assessment and examinations published on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studenti.unipi.it\/Home.do;jsessionid=F055914542EEB1FC51F5DA1DB3A0DA00?cod_lingua=eng\"><strong>Alice portal<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contacts and support<\/h2>\n<p>For technical or administrative support, access the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportellovirtuale.unipi.it\/\">Virtual Help Desk<\/a> and select English language.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CALL A Deadline: 8 June 2026, 1:00 p.m. (CEST). Read the Call for Applications, the individual PhD programme here. CALL B Deadline: 10 August 2026, 1:00 p.m. (CEST). Read the Call for Applications and the individual PhD programme here. 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