The Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CBK PAN), a founding unit of the GeoPlanet Doctoral School, offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies leading to a PhD degree in the following scientific disciplines:
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Astronomy
- Automation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Space Technologies
Information regarding the proposed doctoral dissertation topics active for this recruitment cycle can be found at the provided link. Before submitting an application, candidates should contact their potential supervisors to obtain more information about the research topics.
Recruitment to the GeoPlanet Doctoral School for the 2026/2027 academic year is conducted via a competition by the recruitment committee in cooperation with the scholarship committee.
Eligibility and Financial Support
- Requirements: Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (M.Sc.), Master of Engineering (M.Sc. Eng.), or an equivalent degree.
- Statutory Scholarship: Granted for four years at 3,570.50 PLN/month gross for the first two years, and 5,500.50 PLN/month gross following a positive mid-term evaluation.
- Research Scholarship: A scholarship of 5,000 PLN gross is awarded by the scholarship committee during the recruitment process.
Deadlines
- Document Submission: Until June 15, 2026.
- Scholarship Committee Meetings: June 17 – July 8, 2026.
- Qualification Interviews: July 13 – 22, 2026.
- Recruitment Results: July 27, 2026.
- Commencement of Education: October 1, 2026.
Required Documents
Documents must be submitted exclusively in electronic form as a single PDF file to: szkolageoplanet@cbk.waw.pl. Please include “Rekrutacja SDG 1/2026” in the email subject line.
- Application form for admission, including consent for personal data processing and declarations of having read the Regulations of the doctoral school (valid from 1st October 2025) [PL][EN version]s and NCN regulations on awarding scientific scholarships in research projects funded by NCN. Link to candidate’s statement.
- Copy of the Master’s diploma or a certificate of completion (must be provided before education begins). Note: Candidates with foreign degrees are encouraged to use the NAWA Qualifier.
- Transcript of grades from first-cycle (Bachelor) and second-cycle (Master) studies.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing educational and employment history. A CV template is available here.
- Cover letter describing scientific interests, achievements, publications, and motivation for joining the doctoral school. A cover letter template is available here.
- English language certificates or other documents confirming proficiency.
- At least one recommendation letter from a current scientific supervisor or other researcher.
Recruitment Process:
The process consists of two stages:
- Stage I – Documentation Assessment (0-9 points):
- Scientific achievements (grades, publications, patents, awards): 0-5 pts.
- Scientific and professional experience (conferences, projects, internships): 0-2 pts.
- Motivation and predisposition (cover letter and recommendation): 0-2 pts.
- Minimum 5 points required to qualify for Stage II.
- Stage II – Qualification Interview (0-10 points):
- Master-level knowledge in the chosen discipline: 0-3 pts.
- Presentation of previous research results: 0-3 pts.
- Motivation and predisposition regarding the chosen dissertation topic: 0-4 pts.
Note: Candidates who score a total of 10 points or fewer across the entire process will not be admitted.
Conditions of Study
Studies last four years and include lectures, seminars, and research under a supervisor’s guidance. Education may take place in CBK PAN offices in Warsaw, Wrocław, or Zielona Góra, depending on the supervisor’s location.
Contact Information:
- Coordinator: Dr. hab. inż. Karol Seweryn (szkolageoplanet@cbk.waw.pl).
- Secretariat: Monika Kowalczyk (szkolageoplanet@cbk.waw.pl, tel: +48 22 49 66 236).