Summer School on Romani Identities and Antigypsyism, 1-12 July 2019, CEU, Hungary

The Summer School will focus on the nexus between Romani identities and antigypsyism. Antigypsyism is a core concept of critical Romani studies, and can be used methodologically, analytically and theoretically as a way of understanding the position of Roma in Europe historically and in the present moment. A growing body of scholarship grounds our understanding of antigypsyism in the Europeanization of the Roma issue and neoliberal regime expansion following the fall of communism. Other scholars originate antigypsyism in the nation-state building process. Some scholars define antigypsyism as an ideology and as a code of conduct that has been central to European culture.
 

The aim of this CEU Summer School is to link participating students and scholars with a transnational network of scholars in order to investigate the forms of oppressions faced by Roma and to analyze the mechanisms through which exclusion of Roma takes place in different fields of public life. A methodological, analytical and theoretical focus on antigypsyism serves as prerequisite for a multifaceted research agenda with strong policy implications. The questions this summer school aims to address are: What is antigypsyism? Is this the best term to be used? Is antigypsyism measurable? How to analyze antigypsyism? What are its manifestations? How is it produced and reproduced in different areas of public life? Is there a need to propose new terms to interpret and analyze the situation of Roma? What is the relation between antigypsyism and Romani mobility, often defined as nomadism? How is antigypsyism related to gender and class?

· Tuition Fee: 550 EUR (Early Bird fee: 500 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: 240 - 280 EUR

For all accepted participants financial aid is available in the following categories:

· tuition waiver

· accommodation grant

· travel grant (full or partial)

· stipend

- In case an applicant is accepted to two courses, which is possible if the two courses are not overlapping, financial aid is only available for attending one course.

- We are especially interested in recruiting scholars at an early stage in their career of Romani background, but do welcome applications by non Roma (Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty) with a proven relevant research and teaching record.

Financial Aid packages

· Tuition Waiver

- Financial aid: tuition fee waived

- Participant's own contribution: health insurance, travel, accommodation and living expenses

· Partial SUN Scholarship

- Financial aid: tuition fee waived and free accommodation in a double room

- Participant's own contribution: health insurance, travel and living expenses

· Full SUN Scholarship

- Financial aid: tuition fee waived; free accommodation in a single room, a full travel grant, and a stipend.

- Participant’s own contribution: health insurance and living expenses

How to apply

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

1. Completed online SUN Application Form (see notes below)

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

3. Letter of Recommendation

Applicants must have one letter of recommendation submitted. Please arrange for a letter of recommendation to be written by a referee (faculty member, employer, thesis or job supervisor, etc.) who can attest to your abilities, qualifications and academic/professional performance. Please advise the referee about the title and content of the course you are applying to. The letter must reflect participation in this specific course, be written in English and be submitted by the referee online via the online application facility.

4. Statement of Purpose

In the Statement of Purpose please describe how the course is relevant to your teaching, research or professional work, and in what way you expect to benefit from it. Please list relevant courses in the field you have taken previously during your studies. You are advised to consult the detailed course description on the course web page so that the statement of purpose is in accordance with the main objectives of the course.

Please mention in your Statement of Purpose if you have Romani background.

5. Short Research Paper

(max. 1000 words)

Please submit a short research paper (max 1000 words) related to both the course agenda and your scholarly or practical work.

For more information click ''LINK TO ORIGINAL'' below.