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a Master´s degree in the same field. I have always been interested in science, especially in

mathematics and computer science. Enrolling for a PhD degree course and continuing with

the research I started while studying for the Master´s degree was a natural next step for me.

The topic of my doctoral thesis is ……. . As this is my first year as a PhD student, the date of

the final state examination has not been set yet. However, I would like to complete my

studies in less than three years and sit for the examination no later than ……. .

My research is quite similar to the research carried out at your Department of …….. . It is

focused on optimization of models based on random fields while the research performed by

your Department utilizes such models for pattern recognition of ……. . I have developed and

optimized several models and tested them. I am now preparing a paper presenting the

results of this research and expect it to be published this year. I am also concerned with …….

and interested especially in the syntactic approach. I am trying to find a way to combine this

approach with the classical statistical approach, i.e. the random fields. I believe it would be

interesting to study this issue at your Department because it may increase the performance

of pattern recognition systems.

I have an independent, scientific and technical way of thinking. I am skilled in several

programming languages, e.g. ……. . I am also an advanced user of both Linux-based and

Windows operating systems and web-based techniques such as ……. . I often employ many

different software solutions to present the results of my research and am familiar with a

number of other computer technologies which could be useful for research in the field. I

have no problem with searching for new information and understanding scientific papers.

I am actively involved in organizing and promoting science in the community through the

University’s annual ‘Science and technology in the Streets’ event which popularizes science

through practical demonstrations and hands-on experience. I am a long-serving member of

the Scouting movement in the Czech Republic and a member of an Irish music band.

I am a fluent speaker of English, but my English is not as perfect as I would wish it to be. This

is another very important reason for my interest in studying abroad, namely in an English-

speaking country. I also speak French, but only at beginners´ level as I started to learn it only

recently. I am also trying to learn Spanish, but I do not have enough time for regular classes.

I hope there will be an opportunity to attend a course in Spanish if I have a chance to join

your Department.

VII. Grant application/Grant proposal cover letter

First paragraph

Introduce your proposal/project and state the amount you are requesting.

Second paragraph/Second and third paragraphs

Say what your department/team/institution does, explain why you consider your

project/proposal to be good and how it matches the objectives and guidelines of the funding

agency/institution.

Third/Fourth paragraph

Elaborate on your institution´s support for the proposal/project, indicate the funding coming

from other sources and give the name and position of the contact person.

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