[Bilimsel Haber] CfA: 2008 European International Relations Summer School (Bilgi University, July 7-19, 2008)

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EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL

The Standing Group on International Relations of the European Consortium for
Political Research has the pleasure to announce the 2008 European
International
Relations Summer School session for PhD students. The EIRSS 2008 will be
hosted by Istanbul Bilgi University, Department of International Relations,
Istanbul, Turkey, on July 7-19, 2008.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Call for applications: January 1, 2008
Deadline for applications: February 15, 2008 

Application files must reach Istanbul Bilgi University by mail before
deadline.

Who may apply?

Applicants should be currently enrolled as doctoral students in institutions
of higher education. While preference will be given to students, of whatever
nationality, from European universities, applications from other students
are also welcome.

Maximum of 20 students will be admitted to the EIRSS 2008. 

Requirements

The students are expected to attend all the courses delivered at the Summer
School, as well as participate pre-course activities (preparatory online
teaching) starting in May 2008. Individual instructions on the required
papers for the EIRSS 2008 will be given before the EIRSS actually starts.
The requirements for each student entail the preparation and presentation of
3 papers: an individual research paper and two 1500-2500 word papers for any
two of the four modules. All papers will be handed in advance of the Summer
School.

VENUE, ACCOMODATION AND FEES

Venue:

Lectures and workshops will take place at Dolapdere Campus of Istanbul Bilgi
University. Students enrolled in the EIRSS 2008 will be granted access to
the University's computer facilities and will have reading rights in the
University library. 

The Summer School students may use the gym and the indoor swimming pool at
Dolapdere Campus for a fee. 

Accommodation:

Accommodation is available at Bilgi's Tophane Dormitory in two-person rooms
at the rate of €15 per night per person. The price includes bed and
breakfast. Accommodation requests should be submitted along with the
application requests. 

Fees:

Tuition fees:
€ 150 for students from ECPR member institutions 
€ 175 for all other students 

The costs of one-day Istanbul excursion and the study trip are included in
the tuition fee.

Scholarships: 

The EIRSS 2008 is highly subsidized by the ECPR, SGIR and Istanbul Bilgi
University. However, students from ECPR member institutions may further
apply for a grant towards their costs for tuition, travel and accommodation
to the ECPR Mobility Fund. (For ECPR Mobility Fund, please contact:
ecpr at essex.ac.uk)

For more information: Visit http://www.sgir.org or 
e-mail: eirss2008 at bilgi.edu.tr