Selection criteria
Selection for PLANET Europe will be based on a uniform system, in which all applicants are scored on the basis of the following elements:
•Grades (30%): the higher the average grade, the higher the score.
•Relevant background (50%): in the first instance, previous schooling or training in spatially oriented social science disciplines such as spatial planning, human or economic geography, environmental planning (e.g. a university minor or degree in these disciplines); in the second instance, documented relevant job and life experience; in the third instance, documented extra-curricular activities (e.g. board memberships; voluntary work).
•Motivation (20%): Each student will also be required to submit a letter of motivation.