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

DIGITAL CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE, PATHOLOGY, AND CUTTING-EDGE THERAPEUTICS (DigiCardioPaTh)
The main objective of the DigiCardioPaTh International PhD Programme is to train expert researchers in the field of cardiovascular diseases, able to contribute to the expansion of knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence, to identify innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to complex problems, through the implementation of miniaturised instrumentation for the remote diagnostic monitoring and effectiveness of the adopted therapies. A qualifying point of the DigiCardioPaTh is represented by the establishment of an international network that enables the doctoral student to benefit from an interdisciplinary and transnational approach, including through minimum periods of 1 year in the other consortium centres.
The PhD course envisages that the student can choose to complete his or her training among 3 different curricula: 1) Endovascular and structural interventional cardiology; 2) Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias; 3) Advanced non-invasive cardiovascular imaging.
The curricula are structured in such a way that the doctoral student can deepen sector-specific topics through teaching by national and international experts with a focus on evidence-based methodologies in each field. The endovascular and structural interventional cardiology curriculum aims at deepening the most advanced endovascular techniques for the diagnosis and treatment guidance of complex cardiovascular pathologies. The doctoral student will also be provided with the notions to be able to develop new and more sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms also with the application of machine learning techniques; The Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias curriculum aims to optimise the diagnosis and treatment of different types of cardiomyopathies (dilatative, hypertrophic, hypertensive, arrhythmic, etc.) through the in-depth study of clinical, genetic, bio-humoral and instrumental diagnostic screening techniques, as well as to assess the appropriate management of tele-monitoring methods. The Advanced Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging curriculum, which is strongly integrated with the previous two, will specifically focus on training the doctoral student in existing non-invasive diagnostic-instrumental techniques and providing the tools to develop new diagnostic algorithms or applications based on identified 'unmet needs'.

Number of positions available


Sapienza Scholarships Affliliated Institutions or Excellence Industrial PhD Without scholarship
4 2 0 1

Themes, curriculum and specific competence



Scholarships funded by affiliated Institution and Departments of Excellence

1 scholarship funded by the affiliated Institution: MONTEVERGINE S.P.A. – CASA DI CURA PRIVATA

1 scholarship funded by the affiliated Institution: UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI VERONA
Topic: Management of diffuse patterns of aterosclerotic coronary artery disease

Sapienza scholarships: 4

Admission Procedure

Qualifications assessment Peer-reviewed scientific articles (number and relevant scientific impact), letters of presentation, previous research fellowships (duration and congruence with PhD topics), specialisation diploma in cardiology, masters or postgraduate training courses (duration and congruence with PhD topics).

Candidates who obtained at least 5/20 in the assessment of their qualifications are admitted to the oral exam.
Oral interview The oral test consists of an interview (in English) and in the presentation of a research project. The interview aims to assess
(a) The candidate's scientific profile on the basis of the CV, previous publications and research experience
b) The motivation and aptitude for research
c) The discussion of the research project presented

The research project will be used to assess his or her methodological skills, research inclination and ability to plan and organise the various research steps. The project must be submitted in the form of a power point file (5-8 slides) where the candidate must highlight the following aspects: introduction, methods, statistical sample calculation, expected results and/or translational impact. In the research project, the candidate must demonstrate clear abilities to design, organise and develop the scientific research independently.

The minimum positive score for the oral test is 55/80.
language INGLESE

contacts and info https://www.uniroma1.it/it/offerta-formativa/dottorato/2024/digital-cardiovascular-medicine-pathology-and-cutting-edge

Curriculum studiorum

Graduation date and grade of the Master's degree
detailed list of exams including completion dates and scores of Masters'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 research groups
certificates of Participation in internships
Other University Awards/Degrees (e.g.: awards in competition, second degree)
Computer skills

Required documentation

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

Language Skills

the candidate must know the following languages
ENGLISH

Exam Schedule

Qualifications assessment
day23/06/2026
notesnone
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/DIGITAL-CARDIOVASCULAR-MEDICINE-PATHOLOGY-AND-CUTTING-EDGE-THERAPEUTICS_nD3971.aspx
date of publication26/06/2026
contactsdigicardiopath.phd@uniroma1.it

Oral interview
day02/07/2026
notesnone
time10:00
classroomOnline (il link verrà inviato qualche giorno prima dai commissari)
addressGoogle Meet link
publication on notice boardNO
publication on the web siteYes
web sitehttps://phd.uniroma1.it/web/DIGITAL-CARDIOVASCULAR-MEDICINE-PATHOLOGY-AND-CUTTING-EDGE-THERAPEUTICS_nD3971.aspx
date of publication02/07/2026
contactsdigicardiopath.phd@uniroma1.it


Evaluation scale

Qualifications assessment

Valutazione titoli

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 20

Voto di laurea finale
University final degree mark

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5
110 e lode
110 cum laude		5,0
108-110
108-110		4,0
105-107
105-107		3,0
100 -104
100 -104		2,0
95-99
95-99		1,0
<95
<95		0,0
Per coloro che discuteranno la tesi dopo la presentazione della candidatura ma comunque entro il 31 ottobre 2026, la griglia precedente è sostituita dalla seguente:
For those who will defend their thesis after submitting their application but no later than 31 October 2026, the above grid is replaced by the following:
29 - 305,0
28 – 28.994,0
27 - 27.993,0
26 - 26.992,0
25 - 25.991,0
<250,0

Pubblicazioni
Publications

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5

Esperienze di ricerca
Research experiences

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5

Altri titoli presentati dal candidato e valutati dalla commissione
Other titles to be evaluated by the committee

Punteggio massimo/max score: 5
Oral interview

Prova orale

Punteggio massimo complessivo per la prova/overall max score: 80

Intervista
Oral Interview

Punteggio massimo/max score: 40

Progetto di ricerca
Research project

Punteggio massimo/max score: 40

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