Submission Instructions (note: the term "paper" corresponds to a single pdf file, including the information detailed below. You DO NOT need to submit the poster at this point, just the title and abstract, in the submission specific fields):

To apply to the PhD school, please submit the following as a single PDF document (the "paper"):

• title and abstract of your poster (in the fields required by the submissions system)

• a current CV with contact information and e-mail address

• a short personal statement, including: (i) a description of the research subject followed by the student, and (ii) information that the applicant feels is relevant to support his/her application, e.g., why the PhD School attendance is important to the applicant’s research and career development

To additionally apply to an (optional) travel grant, add the following to the PDF document (the "paper"):

• a letter from your advisor which should: (i) confirm the applicant’s good standing in the institution; (ii) explain why the applicant would benefit from attending the TMA PhD School
• the estimated expenses for attending the TMA PhD School (total, and breakdown by travel and lodging), and an indication of which cost items would need to be covered by the grant; if the applicant will be unable to attend the school without a travel grant, they should explain why this is the case (in this case the advisor’s letter should additionally explain the current funding status of the applicant and why the applicant is in need of the travel grant)