Criteria for assessment and weighting of merits
Candidates’ suitability and merits will be evaluated as follows:
| CRITERIA | INDICATORS | WEIGHTING | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifications and academic records (undergraduate) | Grade point average + Match with the programme's focus area | 15%-10% | Transcript |
| Qualifications and academic record (Máster,s or equivalent) | Grade point average + Match with the programme's focus area | 15%-20% | Transcript |
| Match between the candidate's research aims and the programme's focus areas | Assesment by the academic committee | 15% | Research proposal and assessment by the principal researcher of a team |
| Command of English | - Proof of certification and/or English as native language or as laguage of Graduate studies | 5% | Certificates providing proof of foreign language level for assessment. In case of not having them, or not having submitted them, Those candidates who pass the first selection stage may be called to interview. |
| Previous research experience | Publications and projects | 5% | Curriculum vitae |
| Other merits (1) |
-Continuing education - Professional or volunteer experience - Stays abroad
|
10% | Curriculum vitae |
| Other merits (2) |
- Career objectives -Expectations concerning the programme -Attitude and personal maturity - Foreseen dedication to the programme
|
10% | Presentation letter and personal interview |
| Grant recipients | Award, duration and amount of the grant | 5%-10% | Proof of award of the grant |
| Adequate command of Spanish (For non- Spanish speaking foreign candidates) | Proof of certification of Spanish/or Spanish as native language or as language of Garduate Studies | 5% |
Non-Spanish speaking foreign candidates must also provide proof of having a good knowledge of Spanish language equivalent to B2 level of the CEFR by submitting either a valid certificate or by an interview. |