Winter School in University of Innsbruck, Italy: Federalism and Governance: 12 days : All costs covered: Apply
Deadline: 26 October 2014
Open to: young researchers and academics, post-graduate or undergraduate students, civil servants from a local, regional or national government as well as employees of international organizations or NGOs.
Venue: 2 - 13 February 2015, University of Innsbruck / European Academy of Bolzano/Bozen (Italy)
Open to: young researchers and academics, post-graduate or undergraduate students, civil servants from a local, regional or national government as well as employees of international organizations or NGOs.
Venue: 2 - 13 February 2015, University of Innsbruck / European Academy of Bolzano/Bozen (Italy)
Description
The "Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism" at the European Academy of Bolzano/Bozen (EURAC) and the "Faculty of Law" and the "School of Political Science and Sociology" at the University of Innsbruck announce their annual "Winter School on Federalism and Governance". The Winter School is a cross-border postgraduate programme under the auspices of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The 2015 edition will focus on"Federalism and Democtratic Participation". The two-week programme is embedded in an exciting international learning environment in Austria (Innsbruck, Tyrol) and in Italy (Bolzano/Bozen, South Tyrol).
Eligibility
The Winter School is designed for those who wish to upgrade their knowledge of federalism through an interdisciplinary and comparative approach, including:
- young researchers and academics
- post-docs, postgraduate and undergraduate students
- civil servants from local, regional or national government
- employees of international organisations or NGOs
Costs
The participation fee for the Winter School on Federalism and Governance 2015 has to be paid upon enrolment inDecember 2014:
Option 1: € 930,00 - includes 13 nights-accommodation in a single room with breakfast.
Option 2: € 680,00 - includes 13 nights-accommodation in a twin room with breakfast.
Option 3: € 150,00 - without accommodation (for participants who wish to organize their accommodation in
Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen on their own)
Both single and twin room accommodations are available on a first-come-first-serve basis upon enrolment.
The participation fee covers: Tuition fee for the programme, accommodation as specified above (option 1 and 2, option 3 is without accommodation), materials, guided tours in Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen, bus transfer from Innsbruck to Bolzano/Bozen at the end of week 1 (Saturday, 7th February 2015), welcome coffee and welcome dinner, access to the libraries and internet access on both venue sites (i.e. at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Innsbruck and at EURAC Bolzano/Bozen).
Not covered and must therefore be paid by the participants: Meals, travel costs and other expenses not listed above.
For participants from Innsbruck or Bolzano/Bozen (requiring only one week accommodation) the participation fee of the Winter School is reduced. Further detailed information upon request.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation in Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen will be arranged by the Winter School organizers. Participants will be booked in standard guesthouses and in modern student halls of residence in quietly located areas of town, both in Innsbruck and in Bolzano/Bozen.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The organizers of the Winter School will award a limited number of scholarships. The organizers distinguish between:
Option 1: € 930,00 - includes 13 nights-accommodation in a single room with breakfast.
Option 2: € 680,00 - includes 13 nights-accommodation in a twin room with breakfast.
Option 3: € 150,00 - without accommodation (for participants who wish to organize their accommodation in
Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen on their own)
Both single and twin room accommodations are available on a first-come-first-serve basis upon enrolment.
The participation fee covers: Tuition fee for the programme, accommodation as specified above (option 1 and 2, option 3 is without accommodation), materials, guided tours in Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen, bus transfer from Innsbruck to Bolzano/Bozen at the end of week 1 (Saturday, 7th February 2015), welcome coffee and welcome dinner, access to the libraries and internet access on both venue sites (i.e. at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Innsbruck and at EURAC Bolzano/Bozen).
Not covered and must therefore be paid by the participants: Meals, travel costs and other expenses not listed above.
For participants from Innsbruck or Bolzano/Bozen (requiring only one week accommodation) the participation fee of the Winter School is reduced. Further detailed information upon request.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation in Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen will be arranged by the Winter School organizers. Participants will be booked in standard guesthouses and in modern student halls of residence in quietly located areas of town, both in Innsbruck and in Bolzano/Bozen.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The organizers of the Winter School will award a limited number of scholarships. The organizers distinguish between:
- "full scholarship" covering the accommodation costs plus breakfast for 13 nights in Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen (twin or 3-bed room) and a contribution towards the participants’ travel expenses (refund after the Winter School). max. 4 scholarships are available.
- "partial scholarship" covering only the accommodation costs in Innsbruck and Bolzano/Bozen (13 nights with breakfast, twin or 3-bed room). max. 8 scholarships are available.
Scholarships are limited and will be awarded on merit, preference will be given to students and to participants living in non-EU countries. Please note that holders of these scholarships are requested to pay a participation fee of € 150,00- upon enrolment. The scholarships will be awarded after all applications have been processed by the end of November 2014.
Application
In order to apply for the Winter School on Federalism and Governance 2015 candidates have to submit a completeapplication form (PDF form, see below) via email to winterschool@eurac.edu
In the application form you will be asked to submit your:
- personal data
- academic and professional education
- work experience (if applicable)
- motivation (max. 250 words)
- short abstract (max. 500 words) on one of the topics listed below.
Details regarding the abstract are explained below. Please note that without the abstract the application is not valid!
Please apply using this PDF-application form
To support their application, candidates can submit a short letter or statement of recommendation (from their educational institution and/or workplace) along with the application form.
After completing the PDF-application form (above), please save it and email it to
winterschool@eurac.edu
Please note that only complete application forms (including all personal data, motivation and abstract) will be taken into consideration. Please send only the PDF-application form and - if available - a short letter or statement of recommendation, no addtional documents are required.
Application deadline: Sunday, 26 October 2014, 23.59 MESZ.
For problems and questions please contact
winterschool@eurac.edu
In the application form you will be asked to submit your:
- personal data
- academic and professional education
- work experience (if applicable)
- motivation (max. 250 words)
- short abstract (max. 500 words) on one of the topics listed below.
Details regarding the abstract are explained below. Please note that without the abstract the application is not valid!
Please apply using this PDF-application form
To support their application, candidates can submit a short letter or statement of recommendation (from their educational institution and/or workplace) along with the application form.
After completing the PDF-application form (above), please save it and email it to
winterschool@eurac.edu
Please note that only complete application forms (including all personal data, motivation and abstract) will be taken into consideration. Please send only the PDF-application form and - if available - a short letter or statement of recommendation, no addtional documents are required.
Application deadline: Sunday, 26 October 2014, 23.59 MESZ.
For problems and questions please contact
winterschool@eurac.edu
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