PhD admissions
Admission requirements, application steps and published documents for the 2026 campaign.
Doctor of Philosophy
Full-time study · 4 years.
For applicants holding a master's or specialist's degree.
Published application period: 7 August to 7 September 2026. Contact the Institute about any additional intake.
Study specialities
2026 admissionsEconomics
Published speciality examination:
16 September 2026 · 11:00
History and archaeology
Published speciality examination:
15 September 2026 · 11:00
Preparing your application
- 01
Choose a speciality and research topic
Explore the Institute's research areas and discuss your proposal with a prospective supervisor or the relevant department.
Specialities and programmes → - 02
Check the admission requirements
The 2026 regulations require the Unified Entrance Examination and the Unified Entrance Test in research methodology. See the admission regulations for score requirements and special conditions.
- 03
Prepare your proposal and documents
Describe your research topic, its relevance and your proposed approach. The research proposal is an academic text of up to five pages.
Research proposal guidelines · DOCX ↗ - 04
Submit your application on time
The 2026 regulations require both electronic and paper applications. Confirm how to submit your documents with the personnel and postgraduate studies office.
Electronic applicant account ↗ - 05
Take the examination and interview
Take the speciality examination and present your research proposal. Applicants from another speciality may be required to attend an additional interview.
Applicant documents
A preparation checklist based on the 2026 regulations. See section 2 of the admission regulations for complete document and submission requirements.
Application and personal documents
- Application addressed to the Director and an autobiography.
- Copies of your passport or ID card and tax identification number.
- Personnel record form and consent to personal data processing.
- Three colour photographs measuring 3 × 4 cm.
- Military registration document, where applicable.
Education, examinations and motivation
- Copy of your master's or specialist's diploma and its supplement.
- Unified Entrance Examination and Unified Entrance Test certificates as required by the admission regulations.
- Motivation letter.
Research materials and additional documents
- Presentation of a research proposal in your chosen speciality.
- List and copies of published research works and a list of reviews, if available.
- If you have no publications, submit a paper on a topic provided by the Institute, with a review by your prospective supervisor or department head.
- Academic council recommendation, if available.
- Certified copy of the employment record, for employed applicants.
Present the originals to verify copies. Consult the admission regulations and Admissions Committee about foreign education documents.
Key documents
Regulations, research proposal and motivation guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply now?
The published 2026 application period ended on 7 September. Contact the personnel and postgraduate studies office about any additional intake and future dates.
Can I apply with a degree in another speciality?
The 2026 regulations allow for this situation. The subject committee may require an additional interview before the speciality examination.
Are research publications required?
Applicants without publications submit a paper on a topic provided by the Institute, reviewed by a prospective supervisor or the relevant department head. The topic is agreed at the first interview.
How can I check funding and available places?
The regulations provide for state-funded places and additional places funded by individuals or organisations. Contact the Institute about availability and the conditions for each admission campaign.
Need clarification?
Ask us about documents, specialities and the application process.
Published announcement and archive resources
2026 admissions
Dobrov Institute for Scientific and Technological Potential and Science History Studies of the NAS of Ukraine
to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy degree
in the following fields:
- C1 "Economics";
- B9 "History and Archaeology".
Applications and documents: from 7 August to 7 September 2026
Entrance exams::
- in the field of B9 "History and Archaeology" – 15 September at 11:00
venue: : 4 Hrushevskoho Street, Kyiv, room 627, tel. +38(044) 486-71-42
- in the field of C1 ‘Economics’ — 16 September at 11:00
venue: : 60 Tarasa Shevchenka Boulevard, Kyiv, room 909, tel. +38(044) 486-71-42
Document · PDFAdmission Rules for Postgraduate Studies with Amendments 2026OpenDownloadOpen in a new tab or download to your device.
Entrance examination programmes for applicants to the third (doctoral) level of higher education
Document · PDFProgram of the entrance exam for the specialty C1 "Economics"OpenDownloadOpen in a new tab or download to your device.
Document · PDFProgram of the additional entrance exam (interview) for the specialty C1 "Economics"OpenDownloadOpen in a new tab or download to your device.
Document · PDFProgram of the entrance exam for the specialty B9 "History and Archaeology"OpenDownloadOpen in a new tab or download to your device.
Document · PDFProgram of the additional entrance exam (interview) for the specialty B9 "History and Archaeology"OpenDownloadOpen in a new tab or download to your device.
Document · DOCXRecommendations for a research proposalOpenDownloadUse Word or a compatible application to view this file.
Document · PDFRules for admission to postgraduate studies of the Institute 2025OpenDownloadOpen in a new tab or download to your device.
Document · PDFMotivation letterOpenDownloadOpen in a new tab or download to your device.