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FAQ - second-cycle (graduate) studies

Is a Research Experience Letter a letter of recommendation? How can I submit documents within the deadline being outside the Poland?

Is a Research Experience Letter a letter of recommendation?

No, a Research Experience Letter is not the same as a letter of recommendation. Although it contains an acknowledgement of skills and/or experience written by a supervisor/lecturer (as in a letter of recommendation), it should also include a description of experience related to the subject area of the studies to which the candidate is applying.

The letter may be a description of a project, a subject carried out in a previous study programme, research carried out for a thesis with a description of the methods applied, as well as other activities carried out, including professional work.

What should a Research Experience Letter look like?

A Research Experience Letter provides a description of the candidate's experience related to the field of study for which he/she is applying, confirmed by project supervisors.

Projects undertaken as part of one's studies, student activities, research work, and professional experience will be considered.

The Research Experience Letter should be written in English.

Essential points in the Research Experience Letter:

  • A description of the content of projects and the form of participation by the candidate;

  • Details concerning the supervisor and his/her the role in each project;

  • Confirmation by the project supervisor(s) with a signature/stamp on the data provided.

Scored elements of the Research Experience Letter:

  • the merits of the candidate's performance;

  • the relevance of the projects to the field of study for which the candidate is applying;

  • the link between the person writing the referral and the candidate's educational and professional career.

Examples of activities:

  • A subject completed during the candidate's previous studies, which is substantively related to the field of study which the candidate is applying for, and a description of the scientific methods and tools used in the course;

  • A project carried out during the candidate's studies, also as part of a course;

  • A thesis project (bachelor's/master's thesis) which converges with the field of study at FES UW;

  • Activity in a scientific association and implemented projects which converge with the field of study;

  • Participation in the organisation of a scientific event;

  • Presentation of a publication at a conference;

  • Publication in a trade journal;

  • Participation in a competition related to the field of study;

  • Professional experience.

Sample Research Experience Letter form 

How can I submit documents within the deadline being outside the Poland?

The confirmation of submitting documents within the deadlines is the date on a post stamp which should be one of the dates mentioned at the admission schedule for submitting documents. Even if the documents will rich our office later, but the date on a post stamp will be correct, the documents will be accept and will be process further.