1) Academic record

• average grade from 2^nd cycle (Master or equivalent) studies (0 – 5 pts.)
• final 2^nd cycle (Master or equivalent) exam results (0 – 5 pts.)

0 - 10

2) Scientific publications

Quality & quantity of scientific publications co-/authored by a candidate

0 - 40

3) Research activity, apart from scientific publications

• 2 pts. for each patent, utility or industrial design (pending or obtained; not more than 4 pts. total),
• 2 pts. for each confirmed participation in a scientific research, application and/or implementation project, 5 pts. for heading such a project (not more than 7 pts. total)*,
• 2 pts. for each participation in a scientific conference (with a poster or oral presentation; not more than 4 pts. total)

* Carried out either within academic or non-academic sector.

0 - 15

4) Relevant professional & international experience

• professional experience (e.g. an internship), relevant to the chosen PhD project, in the country of residence (0 – 5 pts.),
• as above, abroad (0 – 10 pts.)

0 - 15

5) Letter of motivation

Compliance of the motivation letter with the targeted PhD project

0 - 10

6) Quality of the reference(s)

Opinion expressed in reference letter(s) from trustworthy professional(s) representing academic or non-academic sectors

0 - 10

TOTAL

100