LETTER OF INTEREST Name of the candidate: PhD study programme: Topic of the PhD project: Part 1 - Accomplished research project Write about a previous research project you have completed (diploma thesis or equivalent). Indicate the project's title, outline its aims, and specify your contribution. Part 2 - Motivation for PhD studies Explain your motivation for pursuing PhD studies and specifically why you are interested in the chosen topic of the PhD project. Part 3 - Contact on referees Please list below the names of 1-2 referees who are familiar with your academic background and would agree to write a recommendation on your behalf. Note that the number of required recommendation letters varies according to the programme requirements: 2 for Genomics and Proteomics and Plant Anatomy and Physiology, and 1 for all other programmes. Referee 1 Name: Institution: Your relationship: (diploma thesis supervisor, advisor, teacher, etc.) E-mail: Referee 2 Name: Institution: Your relationship: E-mail: