International Summer School for Doctoral Students “Modern and Sustainable Chemical Risk Assessment and Mitigation” (PhD-RiSK)
The recruitment of participants for the program will take place from 6– 20 March 2026. In case of remaining vacancies, the recruitment period may be extended until all places are filled.
The project offers 20 places for international PhD students and 20 places for PhD students of the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Gdańsk.
Who May Apply
The program is open to doctoral candidates who, at the time of recruitment, hold an active doctoral student status at the University of Gdańsk or a foreign university, and whose research interests relate to chemistry, environmental sciences, or related disciplines.
Applicants must have communicative English proficiency (minimum B1 – Intermediate level).
Application Submission Period
6–20 March 2026 – initial recruitment period.
If not all places are filled, recruitment may continue immediately afterward until all spots are occupied.
How to Apply
To participate in the recruitment process, applicants must:
- Complete the electronic application form available on the Summer School web-site: REGISTRATION FORM – International Summer School – Gdańsk – 11 – 15.05.2026 – Wypełnij formularz
- Submit electronic copies of the following documents to the Organisers (phdrisk@ug.edu.pl):
- Participant in Another Form of Education Registration Form (Appendix No. 1)
- curriculum vitae (CV)
- motivation letter
- letter of recommendation or references from a researcher affiliated with the home institution
- document confirming active doctoral student status
- certificate or other document confirming English language proficiency (minimum B1)
The application form also includes a section to indicate special needs for accessibility or participation.
Selection and Notification
Applications will be assessed by a Recruitment Committee based on eligibility and a point-based assessment:
Scoring criteria:
- English proficiency: B1 – 1 pt, B2 – 2 pts, C1 or higher – 3 pts
- Motivation letter – up to 3 pts based on relevance, clarity, and engagement potential
- Maximum score: 6 points.
- In case of a tie, the Committee may conduct a short online interview in English to differentiate candidates.
- Candidates will be notified of the recruitment results via email no later than 23 March 2026.
- The final list of participants will be published on 10 April 2026
- Selected participants must submit the following signed documents in hard copy to the Organiser by post to the address: PhD-RiSk Summer School, ul. Wita Stwosza 63, 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland as soon as possible, no later than within 2 weeks:
- Declaration of participation
- Participant personal data form
- Declaration on personal data processing (GDPR, NAWA requirements)
- Additional consents required under NAWA SPINAKER rules
- Summer School Participation Agreement
Failure to submit these documents on time may result in loss of the right to participate.
Selected participants must also register in the NAWA ICT system for monitoring and reporting purposes within 14 days of qualification and before the start of the Summer School.
Project Information
The project “PhD-RiSK” is implemented by the University of Gdańsk under the NAWA SPINAKER Programme – Intensive International Programmes.
The Summer School will take place on-site from 11–15 May 2026 at the University of Gdańsk and consists of 40 contact hours of lectures, workshops, laboratory work, and field activities.
Participation is free of charge. Financial support (travel, accommodation, stipend) is provided to qualified international doctoral candidates according to NAWA SPINAKER rules.
Contact
For questions, please contact: phdrisk@ug.edu.pl
Appendix 1 – Participant in Another Form of Education Registration Form