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Interdisciplinary Doctoral School

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Code 4-SzD-MSD
Organizational unit Interdisciplinary Doctoral School
Area/discipline Archeology, Philosophy, History, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Cultural and Religious Studies, Arts, Economics and Finance, Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Security Studies, Social Communication and Media Studies, Political Science and Public Administration, Management and Quality Studies, Law, Sociology, Education, Psychology, Computer and Information Science, Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and related environmental sciences, Astronomy
Form of studies Full-time
Level of education Third cycle
Language(s) of instruction English, Polish
Admission limit 30
Duration 4 years
Office opening hours ul. Dobra 56/66
00-312 Warszawa
tel: 22 55 20 268, 22 55 20 276
rekrutacja.msd@uw.edu.pl
WWW address https://msd.uw.edu.pl
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Past phases in this registration:
  • Phase 1 (05.05.2023 00:01 – 19.06.2023 23:59)

About

The establishment of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at the University of Warsaw is a response to the challenges faced by academic researchers today. Those challenges consist in conducting innovative research crossing the boundaries between academic disciplines and fields. At the School, doctoral students prepare theses based on achievements in at least two freely elected fields of academic research, with the leading field indicated, or single-field projects without any leading discipline specified.

A doctoral students works under the supervision of at least two supervisors representing different scientific fields. The choice of the main advisor must be made before submitting the recruitment documents. The second supervisor (or assistant supervisor) must be found within a month since matriculation.

Limits: IDS – 30 

Note

The Qualification Team of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School consists of 15 people 

 

Instructions 

Instructions for registering in the IRK system – [FILE]

Education

Education program

The education lasts 4 years. It includes obligatory classes (no more than 240 hours in total during the whole period of education) and the implementation of an individual research program, carried out under the supervision of two supervisors. 

 Supervisors

It is worth starting the recruitment process to a Doctoral School at the University of Warsaw by finding a supervisor, who will be willing to provide care for the doctoral student  and perform scientific supervision over their research project. The name of the supervisor and the scan of their declaration about their willingness to be the candidate’s supervisor shall be submitted in IRK. 

In order to find a supervisor, candidates for the Doctoral Schools are encouraged to search through the database of supervisors available here [LINK]. The database contains the list of University of Warsaw researchers, who are willing to perform the function of the dissertation supervisor. 

The candidates are also encouraged to consult the websites of the University of Warsaw faculties and academic units for the information on academic teachers conducting their research.  

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At the same time, we would like to remind you that an MSD doctoral student works under the guidance of at least two supervisors representing selected scientific fields. The proposal of the main supervisor is indicated by the MSD candidate at the time of submitting the enrollment documents, while the selection of the second supervisor (or assistant supervisor in case the second supervisor has a doctoral degree) takes place during the first month after the start of studies at the doctoral school. 

Scholarships 

During the four years of study, each doctoral student receives a scholarship in the amount of PLN 2 667,70 for the first two years of studies (before the mid-term evaluation) and PLN 4 109,70 in the next two years after the mid-term evaluation.

Supplement for people with disabilities (before mid-term evaluation): PLN 800,31.

Please note that the above mentioned rates may change if the Ministry of Higher Education and Science decides to announce a new base rate.


Recruitment

Schedule of the Doctoral School enrolment procedure

  1. registration in the Internet Registration of Candidates(IRK), submitting an application for admission to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School via IRK: from 5th of May to 19th of June 2023;
  2. recruitment procedure:
    • First stage of the recruitment procedure: 4 – 14 July, 2023,
    • announcement of the results of the first stage of recruitment : 14 July 2023,
    • publication of the interview schedule (second stage) 14 July 2023,
    • Second stage of the recruitment procedure: 21 – 27 July 2023,
    • announcement of the ranking list: 1 August 2023,
    • accepting documents from qualified candidates: 2 August – 19 September, 2023,
    • announcement of the list of accepted candidates: on 21 September 2023
    • Beginning of education - 1 October 2023. 

Recruitment fee

200 PLN 

Form of the selection procedure

Two-stage proceedings:

  1. 1st stage: assessment of the research project and candidate’s scientific activity,
  2. 2nd stage: interview.

The interview will be carried out remotely. It  includes a presentation related to the research project; the presentation should not repeat the content of the project. The purpose of the presentation is to present a research question, set it in the broader context, etc. and allowing for an assessment of the research predispositions of the candidate.

Maximum number of points to be awarded in the qualification proceedings – 100 points:

  1. 1st stage – 40 points (number of points required to qualify for the 2nd stage – 20 points);
  2. 2nd stage – 60 points.

Language of the enrolment procedure, including interviews

The interview shall be held in Polish or English, according to candidate’s preferences indicated in the IRK. If Polish is selected, a part of the interview may be held in English.

Required documents

The candidate shall submit the application for admission to the School only in IRK. It shall include: 

  1. indication of the selected discipline in which the candidate plans to pursue education or in the case of applying for the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School – fields of science with the specification of the leading field (and where there is no leading field – at least two equivalent disciplines), PESEL number or passport number, nationality, contact information (residence address, e-mail address, telephone number), information whether the candidate agrees to receive administrative decisions by means of electronic communication, consent for processing of personal data for the purposes of the admissions procedure;
  2. documents confirming that the condition mentioned under paragraph 14 item 3 has been met – as applicable:
    • a scan of the graduation diploma of uniform master’s degree or postgraduate studies or an equivalent diploma obtained under separate regulations, or in the case of candidates pursuing education in the European Higher Education Area – a certificate of holding a master's degree or a statement that the diploma or certificate conforming the award of a master's degree will be delivered by the date determined according to paragraph 4, section 1, subject to paragraph 14, item 3, letter c; in the case of a diploma equivalent to a uniform master’s degree or postgraduate studies graduation diploma, a candidate shall justify such equivalence. In case the diploma was issued in a language other than Polish or English, the candidate shall attach its certified translation.
    • in the case mentioned under paragraph 14 item 3 letter b, the candidate shall submit a statement that they have been granted funds by the Minister responsible for higher education and science under the “Diamentowy Grant” [Diamond Grant] program or a statement that an application has been submitted as part of the “Diamentowy Grant” [Diamond Grant] program, providing the title of the candidate’s project;
  3. a description of the initial research project proposal – no longer than 14,000 characters including spaces; references, graphs, maps, etc. that may be attached as an annex in PDF format shall not be included in the character limit; a description of the initial research project proposal must indicate fields included in the doctoral project and the main field; the research project proposal may also be a single-field and interdisciplinary project, if the disciplines are equally covered – in such a case, the candidate shall attach the justification for submitting application to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School; a description of the initial research project proposal must include a separate clarification as to what the multi-field or interdisciplinary research project entails;
  4. a resume or CV outlining the candidate’s scientific activity, including scholarly interests and achievements during the five calendar years preceding the application, subject to paragraph 18 section 5, including, but not limited to: publications, research and organizational work at student research groups, participation in scientific conferences, participation in research projects, awards and honorable mentions, research internships, research skills training programs completed, activities promoting science, activity in science movement representative bodies, average of their university grades, professional career, level of proficiency in foreign languages,
  5. scans of materials evidencing scientific activity mentioned in their CV and/or resume,
  6. declaration confirming at least B2 level fluency in English,
  7. the scan of a declaration by the planned supervisor, confirming their agreement to undertake the duties of a supervisor and of the number of doctoral students, for whom they perform the duties a designated supervisor, in accordance with the template constituting Appendix no.4 to the Resolution, taking into account sections 6 and 7; the candidate may also attach a scan of their planned supervisor’s opinion and opinions of other academics about the candidate and their scientific activity and/or proposed research project;
  8. the photograph of a candidate’s face that allows for their identification;
  9. a declaration confirming whether the candidate was or is a doctoral student or a participant of doctoral studies or whether they have initiated a doctoral dissertation process or whether proceedings to award them a doctoral degree have been initiated – and if yes, the title of their doctoral dissertation or the research project prepared by a candidate, including the name and last name of the candidate’s tutor or supervisor;
  10. a declaration confirming that they have reviewed the Resolution and Articles 40 and 41 of the Code of Administrative Procedure 

Evaluation criteria and method

Research project (maximum number of points – 30)

When assessing the project, the following shall be taken into account:

  1. defining the research issue, including the objective, research questions, hypotheses (0–10 points);
  2. novelty and originality of the research project (0–5 points);
  3. methodology appropriate for the objective pursued, the use of methodology beyond the main field (0–10 points);
  4. status of research with the references relevant for the research objective (0–5 points).

Scientific activity of the candidate (maximum number of points – 10)

Interview (maximum number of points – 60)

When assessing the interview, the following shall be taken into account:

  1. the ability to demonstrate the relevance of the issue related to the research project, in particular from the point of view of its belonging to multiple fields and disciplines (0–30 points);
  2. the appropriateness of the research area selected for the proposed research issues and methods; understanding of the issues handled, subject-matter knowledge, language correctness and the ability to use the scientific language (Polish and/or English) (0–30 points). 

Condition of admission to the School  

Obtaining at least 50 points in the whole selection process, including at least 20 points in stage I and at least 30 points in stage II of the selection process.