INSTITUTE
OF GENETICS & CYTOLOGY

1. An application addressed to the head of an educational institution implementing science-oriented educational programs;
2. A personnel record sheet (form download);
3. CV (form download);
4. A copy of a higher education diploma;
5. A copy of a diploma supplement;
6. A copy of a Master’s degree diploma;
7. A copy of a Master’s diploma supplement;
8. A copy of a certificate on PhD candidacy examinations;
9. A list and copies of published scientific papers, and in their absence – an abstract according to the chosen specialty;
10. Documents confirming participation in the implementation of scientific research and innovative projects; copies of materials and/or abstract reports presented at scientific as well as scientific and practical conferences, forums, symposiums and other similar events (if any);
11. A characteristic of the scientific level of published papers. Expert appointment order for preparing a characteristic of the scientific level of published papers for persons applying for a PhD program;
12. Documents giving a preferential right to be enrolled in a PhD program to obtain a “Researcher” qualification (if any);
13. Three photos of 4×6 cm (for candidates – 2 photos);
14. A medical certificate of good health according to the established form;
15. A passport photocopy (pages 30, 31, 32 and 33; a registration address);
16. Two envelopes with an applicant’s return address.

For persons specified in paragraph 39 of the Provision on the Conferment of Academic Degrees and Awarding Academic Ranks approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus of November 17, 2004, No. 56 – a document on the implementation of dissertation research approved by the President of the Republic of Belarus, a person in charge of a government body or any other state organization.

Additionally to be submitted:

For the graduates of the Master’s program of the current year:

A letter of recommendation for a Master’s program graduate to apply for a PhD program.

For those applying for an extramural form of study:

A copy of an employment record book or other documents confirming two-year work experience in holding positions that require higher education.

For those entering as candidates for a period for up to 5 years:

A copy of an employment record book or other documents confirming two-year work experience in holding positions that require higher education.

A conclusion of a scientific seminar meeting on the relevance of the topic, the quality and scope of individually implemented research on the topic of the thesis being prepared and a permit to take part in the competition; on a prospective academic supervisor and a thesis topic (based on it, a similar extract from the protocol of a laboratory’s/department’s scientific seminar is made).

Persons who have not passed candidate exams and tests in general disciplines are required to pass them before joining a postgraduate programme (except for admission to a postgraduate programme as candidates for a period for up to 5 years).

Identity and original educational documents should be submitted in person by those applying for a PhD program!