As part of the YES•DTN application we ask you to submit a structured personal statement (together with your CV). This allows us to compare candidates while reducing bias in the process. For the structured personal statement we ask you to provide answers to 5 questions within a word limit of about 250 words per question.:
- What motivates you to do a PhD?
- What excites you about your chosen project? Why is it important to work on this topic?
- How does your professional and academic background prepare you to do a PhD?
- How do your existing skills match with the required skills and which skills do you hope to acquire during the PhD?
- Why is a YES•DTN studentship the right way for you to get a PhD?
You will submit your personal statement together with the CV in step 4 of the application process after completing the University of Leeds online application form. Note that even when your project is located at the University of York, your initial application will go through the University of Leeds. In this case you will receive an offer from the University of York if you are successful and you will be registered at the University of York.