Call for application 42nd cycle

Bando ordinario


Applications for participation in the competition, together with the corresponding payment, must be duly completed no later than 14:00 CET on 17 June 2026.

Educational goals and objectives

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
The PhD Course in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) aims at training scientists and engineers to design and develop innovative methodologies towards the design of systems, data processing, modeling, and applications, in the fields of electronic engineering, remote sensing, applied electromagnetics, information and communication engineering, and to conduct original research in these areas.
Students are supported by supervisors, members of the Program Board, and scientific experts, performing highly and internationally recognized state-of-the-art research on the topics of the PhD Program. Students are individually assigned a specific research topic to be developed during the three-year course. The research carried out in the laboratories of the Department is supported by lectures and educational seminars, taught by Italian and foreign experts. The PhD Program Board also strongly encourages traveling in order to attend schools, conferences and workshops, disseminate results of the Doctoral research, and carry out research in Universities and research centers.
In particular, the Curriculum in "Applied Electromagnetism" has the objective of enabling students to acquire innovative tools and methodologies aimed at the conception, development and creation of devices, circuits and systems that are capable of operating in the frequency range between industrial and optical frequencies.
The Curriculum in "Electronic Engineering" aims to ensure that the doctoral student achieves a high level of qualification in the conception, modeling, design and creation of innovative electronic components and systems, in the related measurement techniques and quality control methodologies.
The curriculum in "Information and Communication Engineering" aims to train researchers and engineers capable of mastering methodologies for the development of both wired and wireless telecommunications infrastructures, signal and multimedia content processing systems, algorithms (including those based on machine learning) and efficient, reliable, low environmental impact telecommunications.
The curriculum in "Radar and Remote Sensing" aims to train researchers and engineers capable of conceiving and developing innovative methodologies for the design of active and passive remote sensing systems, complex radiolocalisation and navigation systems, information processing collected by such sensors and systems with particular reference to Earth observation and planetary exploration.

Number of positions available


Sapienza Scholarships Affliliated Institutions or Excellence Industrial PhD Without scholarship
9 4 0 4

Themes, curriculum and specific competence



Scholarships funded by affiliated Institution and Departments of Excellence


2 scholarships funded by the affiliated Institution: DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE, ELETTRONICA E DELLE TELECOMUNICAZIONI

1 scholarship funded by the affiliated Institution: DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE, ELETTRONICA E DELLE TELECOMUNICAZIONI
On curriculum: INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE E DELLA COMUNICAZIONE

1 scholarship funded by the affiliated Institution: DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE, ELETTRONICA E DELLE TELECOMUNICAZIONI
On curriculum: RADAR E TELERILEVAMENTO

Sapienza scholarships: 9


Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment Qualifications and research project presented by the candidate will be evaluated.

The Candidates are not required to be present in this phase, since admission to second phase and score assignment is exclusively based on submitted documents.

The minimum score (obtained summing the score of qualifications and of the research proposal) for the admission to the oral exam is 30/60.

research project Qualifications and research project presented by the candidate will be evaluated.

The Candidates are not required to be present in this phase, since admission to second phase and score assignment is exclusively based on submitted documents.

The minimum score (obtained summing the score of qualifications and of the research proposal) for the admission to the oral exam is 30/60.
language INGLESE
ITALIANO

Oral interview The oral interview aims at evaluating the Candidate scientific knowledge and research skills in scientific areas covered by the PhD Course. The oral interview may be conducted, upon request by the Candidate, in Italian or English, and is carried out in presence. The Evaluation Board may consider to conduct the interview in remote form (audio-video conferencing, Skype, etc.).
During the interview, the Evaluation Board will evaluate the following aspects:
- the Project proposal;
- the Candidate qualification in foundational topics in the area of ICT;
- the Candidate ability to address complex problems;
- the Candidate motivation to attend the PhD Program, and the Candidate ability to carry out research.
In the oral exam, the Evaluation Board will assign a maximum score of 60 points to each Candidate. The minimum score required for passing the oral exam is 35 points. The total score achieved by Candidate is the sum of the scores achieved in the qualifications and of the research proposal and oral exam; the final resulting score is included between a minimum of 65 and a maximum of 120.
language INGLESE
ITALIANO


contacts and info General web site of Sapienza where the PhD call is published (for all doctoral programs): https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/ammissione-ai-corsi-di-dottorato Web site of Doctorate in Information and Communications Technology: https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/TECNOLOGIE-DELLINFORMAZIONE-E-DELLE-COMUNICAZIONI-(ICT)-_nD3552.aspx To ask for information regarding the logistic of selection (e.g., time-table, classroom, etc.), please refer to: Dr. Giuseppe Giannini DIET Phone: +39 0644585865 Email: Giuseppe Giannini

Curriculum studiorum

Graduation date and grade of the Master's degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Masters's degree
Graduation date and grade of the Bachelor’s degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Bachelor's degree
History of Scholarships, Research Grants (or similar)
Certificates of Foreign Languages
Certificates of participation in post-graduate university courses
certificates of Participation in internships
Other University Awards/Degrees (e.g.: awards in competition, second degree)
Computer skills

Required documentation

§ degree thesis abstract
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ research project
mandatory
A research project proposal of Candidates’s interest, written according to the template provided at the link:
https://phd.uniroma1.it/dottorati/cartellaDocumentiWeb/e8d85908-be61-440e-8001-dc146af7b832.docx
, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026
download the attachement



§ first letter of introduction (by a teacher)
optional, the letter must be uploaded by the candidate, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ second letter of introduction (by a teacher)
optional, the letter must be uploaded by the candidate, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ third letter of introduction (by a teacher)
optional, the letter must be uploaded by the candidate, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ List of publications
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ description of previous research experience
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ letter of motivation (by the candidate)
mandatory
Personal motivation statement for applying to the PhD Program. The style to adopt for the motivation statement is free, but must include the choice of the preferred curriculum among the four available ones, i.e. Applied Electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, Radar and Remote Sensing. Up to 2 preferences can be expressed; the first priority must be, however, very clearly specified, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ publications (a single pdf for each publication)
optional, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026

§ Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
mandatory
curriculum vitae, that includes the activities carried out in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), written according the template provided at the link:
https://phd.uniroma1.it/dottorati/cartellaDocumentiWeb/15950064-d5fb-4e37-ae15-05edc309ee21.doc
, the file must be uploaded within le ore 14:00 del 17/06/2026
download the attachement



Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ENGLISH

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day01/07/2026
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/TECNOLOGIE-DELL-INFORMAZIONE-E-DELLE-COMUNICAZIONI-ICT_nD3552.aspx
date of publication03/07/2026
contacts phdict@uniroma1.it, g.giannini@uniroma1.it

Altra tipologia (research project)
day01/07/2026
notesnone
time99:99
classroomSala lettura DIET, secondo piano, edificio RM032
addressVia Eudossiana 18, 00184, Roma
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/TECNOLOGIE-DELL-INFORMAZIONE-E-DELLE-COMUNICAZIONI-ICT_nD3552.aspx
date of publication03/07/2026
contactsphdict@uniroma1.it, g.giannini@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day08/07/2026
notesnone
time08:00
classroomSala lettura DIET, secondo piano, edificio RM032
addressVia Eudossiana 18, 00184, Roma
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/TECNOLOGIE-DELL-INFORMAZIONE-E-DELLE-COMUNICAZIONI-ICT_nD3552.aspx
date of publication08/07/2026
contactsphdict@uniroma1.it, g.giannini@uniroma1.it


Evaluation scale

Qualifications assessment

Valutazione titoli

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 45

P1 - Voto di Laurea di primo livello (triennale, o equivalente)
Final grade for Bachelor degree (or equivalent 3 –years first-level degree)

Punteggio massimo/max score: 15
110 e lode
110 cum laude
15,0
11014,0
10913,0
10812,0
10711,0
10610,0
1059,0
1048,0
1037,0
1026,0
1015,0
1004,0
97 - 993,0
94 - 962,0
91 - 931,0
≤ 900,0
Per i candidati laureati con laurea a ciclo unico quinquennale o laurea vecchio ordinamento, nella tabella P1 di cui sopra si utilizzerà il voto di laurea quinquennale. Per gli studenti di laurea a ciclo unico quinquennale, che discuteranno la tesi dopo la presentazione della domanda, ma comunque prima del 31 Ottobre 2026, si utilizzerà la media dei voti degli esami sostenuti per la laurea a ciclo unico secondo la seguente tabella:
For candidates having a five-year graduation degree or equivalent, table P1 above will be addressed using the final grade of that degree. For the students of a single five-years degree, presenting their thesis after submissione their application, but before October 31st, 2026, the arithmetic mean of the exam notes will be used according to the following grid:
29 - 3015,0
28 – 28.9914,0
27 - 27.9912,0
26 - 26.9910,0
25 - 25.997,0
24 - 24.994,0
23 - 23.991,0
< 230,0
Per i candidati con titolo di studio estero, la Commissione di valutazione provvederà alla conversione del voto secondo un criterio di equipollenza.
For the candidates with a foreign-country degree, the Evaluation Board will provide a grade conversion based on equivalence criteria.

P2 - Voto di Laurea di secondo livello (magistrale, specialistica o a ciclo unico)
Final grade for Master degree (or equivalent 2–years second-level degree)

Punteggio massimo/max score: 15
110 e lode
110 cum laude
15,0
11013,0
108-10911,0
105-1079,0
103-1047,0
101-1025,0
1003,0
<1000,0
Per gli studenti laureandi con titolo conseguito entro il 31 Ottobre 2026, il punteggio è calcolato sulla base della media aritmetica degli esami sostenuti utilizzando la seguente griglia (laurea magistrale o ciclo unico):
The Candidate will graduate within October 31st, 2026, the score is evaluated based on the arithmetic mean of the Master degree exams notes and the grid is replaced by the following (master degree or single five-years degree):
29 - 3015,0
28 – 28.9913,0
27 - 27.9911,0
26 - 26.999,0
25 - 25.996,0
24 - 24.993,0
<240,0
Per i candidati con titolo di studio estero, la Commissione di valutazione provvederà alla conversione del voto secondo un criterio di equipollenza.
For the candidates with a foreign-country degree, the Evaluation Board will provide a grade conversion based on equivalence criteria.

P3 - Percorso di formazione e di ricerca del candidato
Candidate’s global education and research experience

Punteggio massimo/max score: 15
Il percorso di formazione e di ricerca del candidato sarà valutato sulla base del currriculum vitae, delle lettere di presentazione e dell’abstract della Tesi di Laurea Magistrale, forniti dal candidato ed ai dati disponibili sul suo percorso accademico. In particolare verranno considerati: lettere di presentazione, abstract della Tesi di Laurea Magistrale, contratti di collaborazione alla ricerca, esperienze di ricerca presso enti di nazionali o internazionale, corsi di formazione alla ricerca, eventuali pubblicazioni scientifiche ed altri possibili titoli, in proporzione al tempo passato dalla prima data di iscrizione al corso di laurea di 1° livello (o quinquennale).
The Candidate’s global education and research experience is evaluated based on the currriculum vitae, the recommendation letters, and the abstract of the final Master Degree Thesis, as provided by the Candidate, and on the data available on his/her academic transcript. In particular, the following will be evaluated: recommendation letters, abstract of the final Master degree Thesis, research collaboration contracts, research experience in national and other potential titles, proportionally to the time passed from the date of first enrolment for the Bachelor degree program, 1° degree (o single, five-year’s degree).



Altra tipologia (research project)

Altra tipologia

progetto di ricerca
research project

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 15

Conoscenza dello stato dell’arte
Knowledge of the state of the art

Punteggio massimo/max score: 2

Originalità e contenuto innovativo
Originality and innovative content

Punteggio massimo/max score: 6

Chiarezza e completezza dell’esposizione degli obiettivi, delle metodologie e dei potenziali risultati
Clarity and completeness of the exposure of objectives, methodologiesand potential results

Punteggio massimo/max score: 4

Pertinenza del progetto con gli obiettivi formativi del dottorato esua fattibilità
Relevance of the project for the objectives of the PhD in ICT and itsfeasibility

Punteggio massimo/max score: 3


Oral interview

Prova orale

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 60

Presentazione della proposta di progetto
Presentation of the project proposal

Punteggio massimo/max score: 40
Chiarezza espositiva e capacità di sintesi, nonché capacità di portare avanti un progetto di ricerca
Clarity and ability to synthesize, as well as ability to carry out research


Soluzione a problemi, competenze e motivazioni
Problem solving, qualifications ad motivation

Punteggio massimo/max score: 20
Capacità del Candidato nella soluzione di problemi complessi e qualificazione delle sue conoscenze sulle tematiche di base nell’area dell’ICT, nonché le motivazioni del Candidato a seguire il Corso di Dottorato
Candidate’s ability to address complex problems and qualification in foundational topics in the area of ICT, as well as motivation to attend the PhD Program, and the Candidate



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