Summer School - Creative Cognition: Evolutions, Processes, Applications, 3-7 July 2017, Hungary

About the summer school 

This interdisciplinary course will address the human ability to find creative solutions to new problems, a capacity that has allowed us to overcome obstacles in problem solving that are insurmountable to other species. Creative problem solving is therefore viewed as a crucial cognitive component in enabling the rapid progression of human culture. The course will comprise lectures and discussions in the mornings. The afternoons will be filled with activities exercising creative thinking that include joint work on a sketch for a research proposal, artist workshops, and opportunities for students to present their own research.

Lectures and discussions will address 1) evolutionary and cognitive theories of scientific discovery, 2) psychological accounts of cognitive insight, 3) research on sleep and memory consolidation in creative problem solving, 4) the role of brain networks and social networks for creative problem solving, and 5) research on joint improvisation and other forms of social interactions that involve exploration of joint action spaces.

Activities will include a ‘sandpit workshop’ where small groups of students and faculty jointly develop sketches of research proposals addressing scientific problems that require creative solutions and present them to the whole group. Workshops guided by artists that are experienced in working with scientists will provide a practical introduction to improvisation theatre and visual arts. Finally, there will be opportunities for the participants to discuss their own research with faculty and fellow students (poster session and individual meetings). 

Financal information

Program Costs

• Tuition Fee: 300 EUR (Early Bird fee: 270 EUR)
• Accommodation in CEU Residence Center:
• In single room: 28 EUR/ night / person - including breakfast
• In shared double room: 17 EUR/ night / person - including breakfast
• Estimated living costs: 150 - 200 EUR

Financial Aid

The course is generously funded by CEU enabling participation at a low, subsidized tuition cost. As some applicants may have difficulty paying for tuition and/or some of the other associated costs (travel and accommodation), a limited number of tuition waivers will be offered on a competitive basis. Those who wish to apply for a waiver should upload in the online application system a separate cover letter (max. 1 page) specifying their reasons.

Faculty and Ph.D. students are advised to approach their home departments for travel grants; researchers may have research grants available which can cover their participation; and professionals may turn to their employers to fund their training at SUN. 

SUN Packages

All packages will include the following:

• a minimum of 24 tuition hours per week
• a certificate of attendance
• access to course E-learning page (with readings, assignments, etc.)
• access to CEU facilities (Library, IT services, sports centre at CEU Residence Center including the use of the indoor swimming pool, tennis courts)
• some social and cultural events depending on the course schedule (e.g. welcome and farewell reception / outings / fieldtrips / film screenings, etc.)

1. Fee-Paying Package

Financial aid: N/A
Participant's own contribution: tuition, travel, accommodation, health insurance and living expenses

Payment deadlines

• April 30 (Early Bird fee)
• May 28 (Full tuition fee)

Cancellation Policy

 

In the event of cancellation, CEU will refund the tuition fee as follows:

• Before May 28 - CEU will fully refund the tuition fee.
• Between May 28th and 14 days prior to the course starting - 80% of the tuition fee will be refunded. 
• Within 14 days of the course starting - no refund for tuition fees will be given.

2. Financial Aid package

• Tuition Waiver
  Financial aid: tuition fee waived
  Participant's own contribution: health insurance, travel, accommodation and living expense.

HOW TO APPLY

Please read the following directions carefully.

Below is the list of the documents you need to prepare or arrange for submission:

1. Completed online SUN Application Form
2. A curriculum vitae or resume (max 2 pages), and a list of selected publications if any
3. A 200-word abstract
4. A powerpoint with 2 slides

Optional attachments:

• For non-native speakers, a copy of an English language certificate (if available)
• One recent article in English

1. Online Application Form

SUN's Online Application Form, delivered by Embark, enables the online submission of the application form itself as well as all other relevant documentation, including CV's and resumes, letter of recommendation, statements of purpose and application essays (such as research proposal, case study, paper proposal, writing samples, academic records, etc.), eliminating all paper mailing to the SUN Office.

In addition, applicants will be able to use this system to track their progress and learn the outcome of their admissions evaluation online. Admissions decisions will be available to applicants as soon as they are entered into the system.

Please note that you can only apply to one course.

The application form is password-protected. 

1. a) In case you have started an application for our program in previous years, you can use your old login and password and can log in as a "Returning Embark User" (right-hand side of the page). In case you cannot remember your old password, click on the "Forget your password?" link.
2. b) In case you have not started an application before, please register first in the "New User?" section (left-hand side of the page). For registration please click on "Create an Account" and provide the requested information. Embark will send you your password by email and then you can log in and start your application, this time already as a returning user.

Further user's instructions for the online application are included in the form itself.

2. A curriculum vitae or resume (max 2 pages), and a list of selected publications if any

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae or resume, including a list of publications, if any.

3. A 200-word abstract outlining an important problem in your field of expertise that requires a creative solution
4. A powerpoint with 2 slides that you would use in a 3 minute presentation to explain this problem

Optional attachments:                      

• For non-native speakers, a copy of an English language certificate (if available)

As proof of your English language proficiency, if you have passed a language exam, please upload a scanned copy of your English language exam result in the online system.

• A copy of an article in English published recently

If you have an article published in English, please upload it in the online system.

All application materials must be submitted electronically with the online application form. CEU does not accept application documents by e-mail or fax. Candidates who may experience difficulties with the online submission of their documents should contact the SUN Office.

CEU does not return application documents, or copies thereof under any circumstances. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Inquiries

If you need help or more information during the application process, please feel free to contact the SUN staff:

E-mail for inquiry and correspondence: summeru@ceu.edu
Tel: (36-1) 327-3811
Fax: (36-1) 327-3124

Notification

The SUN Office will notify applicants about the selection results around the end of April. Please check the 'Important course dates' section on the relevant course web sites for earlier or later planned notification deadlines. The final decision is not open to appeal.

Eligibility

This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:

https://summeruniversity.ceu.edu/cognition-2017