The History, Philosophy, and Sociology of International Relations
July 14-19, 2017
Course Description
The course seeks to provide a panoramic view of International Relations (IR) as a field of study by integrating three distinct foci. It explores the philosophical foundations of IR, retraces IR’s historical development as a professional field of study, and interrogates the sociological mechanisms through which scholarship is produced and the field is structured. By the end of the course, students will have acquired a good grasp of the main meta-theoretical issues in the discipline of IR and the social sciences more broadly. An integral part of the course is a workshop where students can present their ongoing research and receive feedback from faculty and peers.
The faculty includes:
- Andreas Gofas, Jean Monnet Fellow, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute; and Assistant Professor of International Relations at Panteion University of Athens.
- Friedrich Kratochwil, former Professor of International Relations at the European University Institute and Visiting Professor at the Central European University.
- Peter Marcus Kristensen, Research Fellow, Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen.
How to apply
Applicants should be (post-) graduate students working towards Masters or Ph.D. degrees, but we usually admit some advanced undergraduates, as well as researchers and practitioners. All applicants should be fluent in English.
The application should include the following material:
1) a completed application form - https://armacad.info/images/announcements/2015/02/January%202017/OSA_2017_Application.doc-345a8.doc
2) a copy of your CV; and,
3) a letter of recommendation.
Please download the application form (see below) and submit it electronically. Places are limited and will be awarded on merit.
The deadline is May 3, 2017 and decisions will be mailed out by May 10, 2017. Early applications, especially for those seeking financial aid, are strongly encouraged. Please also note that early applications submitted by March 3, 2017, will receive a 50€ discount on the registration fee.
Admitted foreign students will be provided with all necessary documentation in support of a visa application if this is needed.
For further inquiries please contact Ms. Aspa Kyriaki:
E: olympia@navarinonetwork.org | T: +30 2310 260 322 | F: +30 2310 260 332
Fees and Scholarships
There is a 150€ non-refundable registration fee to be paid in advance of the Academy to secure a place, in accordance with the instructions provided in the letter of admission. Those wishing to attend two cycles (one from Group I and one from Group II) do not have to pay the registration fee twice.
Early applications submitted by March 3, 2017, will receive a 50€ discount on the registration fee.
Tuition and board charges are for
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These tuition and board charges are IN ADDITION to the registration fee and cover:
- shared accommodation in a double occupancy room with breakfast,
- electronic access to all the reading material,
- excursions, cultural, social and extra curricular activities, and
- transportation from “Athens International Airport” to Nafplio and back.
A limited number of single rooms is available and can be provided at an additional charge of 50€ per night.
OSA Scholarships
For qualified applicants who can only attend one short cycle (half the program of the Academy) some financial aid of 150€ might be also provided on a merit and need basis.
Moreover, the Olympia Summer Academy offers a number of scholarships of 500€ each. These scholarships are open to all applicants and will be awarded on a merit and need basis.
Eligibility:
• Eligible to apply for an OSA scholarship are those who stay for the whole duration of the summer program, i.e. either students who attend Cycle A or those who attend two of the shorter Cycles (one from Group I and one of Group II).
• The OSA will automatically award its scholarship to all PhD candidates, who stay for the whole duration of the summer program and are members of the European International Studies Association
We encourage all students to search also for outside funding to cover their fees and/or travel expenses, by exploring funding opportunities available through their home universities and local non-governmental organizations.
All participants are expected to pay for their own travel to and from Athens.
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