A usage of the word candidature

Is it correct to say: thank you for the invitation to the interview and for your interest in my candidature?

Solution 1:

Candidature is grammatical, but according to Merriam-Webster it is "chiefly British"—which is fine, if regionalism is not a concern.

However, a more universal, and commonly used, version of the word is candidacy:

: the state of being a candidate
// he is expected to announce his candidacy
// He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.

According to Google Ngram Viewer, candidacy is currently more common than candidature, even in the UK: