I noticed that there was another similar question posed in 2018:

https://www.researchgate.net/post/Suggestions_for_writing_an_effective_letter_of_motivation

I don't know if there is anything relevant for you here.

These links might help:

https://www.phdportal.com/articles/717/how-to-write-a-succesful-phd-motivation-letter.html

https://novoresume.com/career-blog/phd-motivation-letter

https://motivation-letter.net/motivation-letter-for-phd/

Best wishes with this; I wish you success,

Mary

All in all, if you follow too much "standard way" the letter will lose your "personal touch" and it might be exactly the thing company wants to see, as part of your application documents...

Thank you for your suggestions!

In fact,

I would suggested that instead of looking for standard model, take a look to this.

How to Write a Motivational Letter (and Get Accepted Anywhere - 2019)

https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-motivation-letter

Consider the hints, and apply those which you feel are good for you, and then put your best effort on enhancing your text :-)

B.R.,

Ari

Thank you very much for the hind Ari Happonen

There's no standard format of letter of motivation

First, don't expect to find a letter of motivation format where you will only have to type some common information for yourself and you're good to go ....

( www.studying-in-germany.org › Blog)

Hi,

Like he said, there really is one "one ring to rule them all". Motivational letter should be unique for you AND the position you look for.

But still, lot of good hints and tips can be still learned, and looking excellent examples of personal motivational letters, that shall give you a guideline for main points to consider.

B.R.,

Ari

Yes indeed. thank you.

One additional thing,

I'm just in process of reviewing a large set of motivational letters, and in many cases people do not seem to explain their knowledge and skill strengths that would be valuable for company to hire them.

The motivational letter is not just about your motivation, it should also motivate the company to hire you too :-)

B.R.,

Ari

Interesting. I agree with you. PhD motivation letters too should be this impressive I guess.

It depends, if you are already in touch with potential supervisor and he/she is agreed to supervise you, then there is no harm to mention about the potential supervisor in Letter of Motivation. You can smartly connect it with your future goals or research focus. For instance, ' I am all motivated to expand my research area and to conduct latest research under your supervision on XYZ topic'. Overall, it will shows that you have done some homework to read about potential supervisor's ongoing projects.

I agree with the above mentioned recommendations. In addition, I am sharing links of two helpful articles. You should consider them for writing Letter of Motivation and approaching a potential supervisor.

How to Write a Letter of Motivation

https://www.studycatch.com/2020/03/how-to-write-letter-of-motivation/

How to Email a Professor for PhD and MS Scholarships

https://www.studycatch.com/2019/05/how-to-email-a-professor/

A very good Letter of Motivation sample

https://www.studycatch.com/2019/06/letter-of-motivation-sample/

Best of Luck

Thank you Muhammad Asadullah . Valuable thoughts.

Hi,

Like Michael wrote, the reader of the later assumes you have been tailoring and addressing the letter to them, their company and the specific matter you apply to. But still there are some guidelines you can follow, to write modern and efficient motivational letter, guidelines like these:

Guidelines Related to Writing a Motivation Letter

https://astrea-bg.com/guidelines-related-to-writing-a-motivation-letter/

7 New Rules For Writing The Perfect Cover Letter

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-new-rules-of-the-modern-cover-letter-2013-10?r=US&IR=T

Motivation Letter Writing Guide + Examples for 2021

https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-motivation-letter

B.R.,

Ari

Michael A. Cretacci and Ari Happonen , Thank you very much for your ideas and suggestions.

Also,

I think these might be helpful as idea provider for writing a good and inspiring motivational letter:

How to Write a Perfect COVER LETTER in Six Steps (with Example):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhdfD2ena_k

MAJOR COVER LETTER MISTAKES 2021 - Avoid Common Cover Letter Mistakes that Cost You the Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhCasM6Mqh8

B.R.,

Ari

Hello Lasni Buddhibhashika Jayasooriya ...Great discussion. There are some essential components, need to be considered while writing a motivation letter. I have found one article that best describes the important components of a motivation letter/cover letter. Please have a look at; https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_to_Write_the_Best_Cover_Letter_for_Article_Submission_in_a_Journal_Its_significance_Cover_Letter_Template

Hope it will be helpful for you.

Usually,

where ever you are writing a motivational letter, there are some base rules given (e.g. maximum of one page, maybe the format how it should be submitted like PDF document or plain text in electronic form etc.).

Good motivational letter is personal and self written. Try stay away from templates made by other people. Lot of people use those and as such so many motivational letter do loose their personal touch.

-Ari

Thank you very much Asad Ali and Ari Happonen . Very useful ideas.