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Form of the qualification proceedings and evaluation criteria

Form of the qualification proceedings and the number of points that can be obtained

Two-stage, remote procedure:

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

The interview opens with a presentation relevant to the research project, but which does not repeat what is written in the project. The aim is to present the research question, set it in a broader context, etc., in such a way that the interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary nature of the project and the candidate’s research predisposition in this area are highlighted.

The interview takes place in Polish or English according to the candidate’s preference as notified in IRK. If Polish is chosen, the interview may include a part conducted in English.

Interviews may be conducted remotely.

The maximum number of points to be obtained in the qualification procedure is 100 points:

  • 1st stage – 40 points (number of points required to qualify for the 2nd stage: 20 points);
  • 2nd stage – 60 points (number of points required to pass 2nd stage: 30 points).

Evaluation criteria and method

Research project (maximum number of points – 30)

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

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

If at least half of the non-excluded members of the Qualifications Team consider that the research project does not meet the criterion of interdisciplinarity or multidisciplinarity, the number of points for the research project is 0.

A score of 0 for the research project by the respective qualification team member means that the project is deemed not to meet the interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary criterion.

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

The recognition by the Qualification Team that a research project is not interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary in nature does not relieve a member of the Qualification Team from assessing the candidate’s scientific activity.

Interview (maximum number of points – 60)

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

  • 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);
  • 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).

The interview shall be carried out in Polish or English – in accordance with the candidate’s preferences presented in IRK. If Polish language is selected, the interview may include parts in English.

When applying for the QPE programme, the interview is conducted in English.

Condition for admission to the School

Obtaining at least 50 points in the whole selection process, including at least 20 points in the first stage of the qualification proceedings and 30 in the second stage.