FAQ

The most frequently asked questions by candidates for doctoral schools

 

What are the scholarship/funding opportunities?

The doctoral student shall receive the doctoral scholarship during the period of education. The scholarship will amount to PLN 2667,7 before the mid-term evaluation and 4109,7 after the mid-term evaluation. The total period of receiving the doctoral scholarship cannot exceed four years. The suplement for persons with disabilities amounts to PLN 800,31.

The mandatory contributions are deducted from the scholarship. The scholarship is reduced by app. 11%

 

Who can be my supervisor and how can I find him/her?

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 [LINK] for the information on academic teachers conducting their research.

 

How much do studies at the doctoral school cost?

Studies at doctoral schools are free of charge.

 

When does enrolment to doctoral schools start?

Candidates can apply until June 19, 2023. Registration in the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (IRK) starts in April/May. More information about the admissions schedule you can find here (LINK).