University of Silesia in Katowice

After selecting the topic you wish to apply for, prepare a cover letter that justifies your choice. Remember to demonstrate how you are prepared to realize the chosen topic.

Applies to the following disciplines: computer and information sciences, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, chemical sciences, and physical sciences.

Note: candidates in the mathematics discipline are not expected to prepare a cover letter.

During the application process, your project idea will be assessed. Discuss with your future supervisor what you will work on during your four years of education at the Doctoral School. Depending on the research approach in a specific scientific discipline, it will either be part of a larger project, developed by an entire team, or your own independent resolution.

• Think about the goal of your research, what you want to discover, reflect on, or change.
• What research methods and tools will you need?
• Work with your future supervisor to consider how your research will proceed.
• Check the current state of research on this topic.

Of course, this is just a project. If you are accepted into the Doctoral School, you will have a year to refine it, supported by the supervisor and the organized classes. However, remember that well-planned research is essential – both during the application process and later.

It applies to disciplines from all faculties except the Faculty of Science and Technology, i.e.: Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law and Administration, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences, Film School.