The applications will be assessed by the Scientific Committee according to the following criteria: 

1. Abstract of the doctoral thesis: max. 5 points, 
2. Curriculum vitae: max. 10 points, 
3. Essay: max. 25 points. 

The assessment of the essay will be based on the originality of the argument, analytical approach, and references to academic literature on the topic. 

The workshop coordination will communicate the Scientific Committee’s decision to each PhD candidate