FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Candidate (PhD) Application Form

FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Candidate (PhD) Application Form
Before you apply:

Please read the full vacancy notice of the position you are interested in before submitting your application. Requirements differ from one position to another: each recruiting organisation may ask for different qualifications and supporting documents. Some positions also require a separate application through another channel, for example the recruiting organisation's own recruitment system or via e-mail. In that case, applying through the FAroGels website is not sufficient; you must complete both applications before the deadline. Please check the vacancy notice carefully to confirm which documents you need to upload and whether an additional application is required. Please note: You may apply for as many positions as you wish. However, you must submit a separate application form for each position.
1. Personal Information

Please provide your legal personal and contact details.
Applicant Legal Name

First NameLast Name
Email Address

Confirmation EmailAll official selection results and interview invitations will be sent here.
Primary Citizenship / Nationality
All nationalities are eligible.
Second Nationality (if applicable)
All nationalities are eligible.
Current Country of Residence
Where you currently work or study.
Gender (Optional)

2. MSCA Eligibility Criteria
Doctoral Candidate Status — MSCA Doctoral Network positions are only open to candidates who, as of the recruitment date of the position applied for, do not already hold a doctoral degree in any country — this also applies if the candidate has successfully defended his/her doctoral thesis but the degree has not yet been formally awarded. Please confirm the following statement below.
MSCA Mobility Rule — Candidate has not resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation (host institution) for the position s/he is applying to for more than 12 months in total during the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date of that position. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention or EU temporary protection are not counted towards this period. Please confirm the following statement below.
Please list every country where you resided, studied, or worked during the 36 months immediately preceding the recruitment date of the position you are applying for. Add one row per period; short stays such as holidays should not be listed. Click 'Add Row' for each additional period.

5. Referees & Legal Declarations

Provide two referees and review GDPR data processing consent.
Referee 1 — Contact Details

Full Name, Academic Title, Institution, Department, Institutional Email, and Relationship to applicant.
Full name

First NameLast Name
Academic Title
Institution
Department
Institutional Email Address

Confirmation EmailThis must be your referee's official institutional email address. We will contact them directly at this address to request a letter of recommendation.
Relationship to applicant
Referee 2 — Contact Details

Full Name, Academic Title, Institution, Department, Institutional Email, and Relationship to applicant.
Full nameUnique ID

First NameLast Name
Academic Title
Institution
Department
Institutional Email Address

Confirmation EmailThis must be your referee's official institutional email address. We will contact them directly at this address to request a letter of recommendation.
Relationship to applicant

Application Documents & Additional Materials
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

PDF only | Max 25 MB. Europass recommended. File name: CV_[LastName]_[FirstName].pdf
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Motivation / Cover Letter

PDF only | Max 25 MB. 1-2 pages explaining interest in DC position. File name: Motivation_[LastName]_[FirstName].pdf
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Academic Transcripts (all degrees held)

PDF only | Max 25 MB. Combine Bachelor's and Master's records (+ translations). File name: Transcripts_[LastName]_[FirstName].pdf
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Degree Certificates / Diplomas (all degrees held)

PDF only | Max 25 MB. Copies of diplomas or expected graduation confirmation. File name: Diplomas_[LastName]_[FirstName].pdf
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Reference Letters (If reference letters are required for the position you are applying for -in the position details-, please make sure to upload them with your application.)

PDF only | Max 25 MB. File name: References_[LastName]_[FirstName].pdf
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English Proficiency Proof (Optional)

PDF only | Max 25 MB. TOEFL, IELTS, or medium-of-instruction certificate. File name: English_[LastName]_[FirstName].pdf
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Position-Specific Documents (if required by host institution)

PDF only | Max 50 MB. Description: Upload any specific documents required by the host university of your selected DC (e.g., GRE/ALES exam scores for METU/Selçuk, diploma equivalency, key publications). Merge multiple documents into a single PDF. File name: Additional_[LastName]_[FirstName].pdf
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Your personal data (this application and its attachments) will be processed by the FAroGels Coordinator (METU) and consortium partner institutions solely for recruitment and evaluation under Horizon Europe Grant Agreement No. 101312450. Data will be kept only for as long as necessary for the selection process and, for the appointed candidate, for the duration of the project and the minimum record-keeping period required by the Grant Agreement. You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data, to object to or restrict its processing, and to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. For questions or to exercise these rights, contact "farogels@metu.edu.tr"
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FAroGels MSCA Doctoral Candidate (PhD) Application Form

Before you apply:

1. Personal Information

2. MSCA Eligibility Criteria

3. Position & Qualifications

5. Referees & Legal Declarations

Referee 1 — Contact Details

Referee 2 — Contact Details

Application Documents & Additional Materials