Habilitacyjna

Habilitacyjna is the feminine form of the Polish adjective habilitacyjny, used to describe things related to habilitation (habilitacja), the post‑doctoral qualification in the Polish system of higher education. The term appears in expressions such as praca habilitacyjna (habilitation thesis) or wymogi habilitacyjne (habilitation requirements). Habilitacyjna itself is not a standalone degree; the underlying concept is habilitacja, and the related title is doktor habilitowany.

Process: In Poland, habilitation is a formal qualification required to obtain independent scientific and teaching rights and, in many cases, to pursue professorship. The procedure generally involves presenting a habilitation work or an extensive body of scholarly publications, and reviews by external experts. After evaluation by the relevant body and a public defense, called obrona habilitacyjna, the university senate may grant the title of doktor habilitowany, which authorizes the holder to supervise doctoral students and to apply for professorship.

Usage: The adjective habilitacyjna appears in phrases such as "ocena habilitacyjna" or "komisja habilitacyjna" to refer to components of the process, or "praca habilitacyjna" describing the required scholarly work. It is most common in academic Polish; the term is seldom used outside formal contexts.

Context: Habilitacja is especially associated with Poland and some other Central and Eastern European systems. The exact requirements and titles have evolved; the general aim is to demonstrate a higher level of scholarly independence beyond the PhD, enabling eligibility for professorship in many universities.

See also: habilitacja; doktor habilitowany; praca habilitacyjna; obrona habilitacyjna.