The file must include A letter motivating the application ( cover letter ) Curriculum vitae Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma ( an official translation into English ) Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system ( see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here ) a personal statement ( up to 2 pages ) about the applicants experience interests and career goals The candidate should sketch a research plan based on the project description above to show his ability to immediately start working on the scientific subject and to structure the later studies .