About the summer school
HOW TO APPLY
Please read the following directions carefully.
Below is the list of the documents you need to prepare or arrange for submission:
- Completed online SUN Application Form
- Full curriculum vitae or resume, including list of publications, if any
- Letter of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Research proposal OR research paper in progress in English
Optional attachments:
- A copy of an article in English published recently
- A copy of an English language certificate (if available)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Should you have questions regarding the application form, check the relevant Frequently Asked Questions .
- 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.
- 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, 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 be completed in English and submitted by the referee online via the online application facility.
- 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.
- Research proposal OR research paper in progress in English
Please upload a research proposal OR a research paper in progress in English, which you would like to develop as the outcome of the course.
Optional attachments:
- A copy of an article in English published recently
If you have an article published in English, please upload it in the online system.
- 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.
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.
Financial Information
Program Costs
- 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: 210 - 250 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 the Residence Center including the use of the indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, etc.)
- some social and cultural events depending on the course schedules (e.g. welcome and farewell reception / outings / fieldtrips / film screenings, etc.)
- 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.
- Financial Aid package
- Tuition Waiver
Financial aid: tuition fee waived
Participant's own contribution: health insurance, travel, accommodation and living expense.
Eligibility
Target group
Applications are invited from graduate students and junior faculty members in philosophy. Undergraduates without a university degree will not be considered.
Language requirement
The language of instruction is English, thus all applicants have to demonstrate a strong command of spoken and written English to be able to participate actively in discussions at seminars and workshops. Some of the shortlisted applicants may be contacted for a telephone interview.
Important dates and deadlines
General application deadline for most courses: February 14, 2017
In exceptional cases the application deadline is different from the above. See the list of these courses below:
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Media Capture: The Relationship Between Power, Media Freedom and Advocacy: March 31, 2017
Important program dates (for all courses):
- Email notification about the decision: mid-April - mid-May
- Participants confirm acceptance and housing needs: in two weeks after receipt of the acceptance notification
- Activation of the course-specific e-learning sites with readings and course outlines: end of April - end of May
- Early-bird deadline of tuition payment for fee-paying participants: March - April, for course specifique early bird deadline see the course website
- Tuition payment deadline for fee-paying participants: April - May, for course specifique fee payment deadline see the course website
- Participants needing a visa reserve tickets, confirm exact travel dates to SUN; SUN Office sends out original invitation letter and room reservation for visa application: 6 weeks prior to arrival
- Participants submit visa applications: 30 days prior to arrival
- Participant arrivals, hotel check-in, and registration: one day before the course starts
- Orientation session at CEU: on the first day of the course
For more information click "Further official information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://summeruniversity.ceu.edu/ontology-2017