Georg Arnhold International Summer School

The Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research (GEI) announces the fourth Georg Arnhold International Summer School, which will take place in Braunschweig, Germany, from 24 to 28 July 2017.

The Summer School will bring together early-career scholars, senior researchers and practitioners to critically explore theories and methods, curricula and educational media, the role and training of teachers of Education in Emergencies (EiE), focusing on all educational levels as well as formal and non-formal educational practices.

How to  Apply

The GEI invites suitable applicants to submit abstracts of no more than two pages together with a CV, a list of publications (if applicable), and the completed application form, which can be downloaded at the sidebar.

Submissions should be made electronically. All documents must be in PDF format, and the total file size may not exceed 3 MB.

Eligibility

Distinguished scholars from the humanities, political and social sciences, education sciences or law who hold a Ph.D. and have excellent knowledge of English may apply. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic or professional achievement in their fields.

Individuals with extensive high-level international experience in government or non-governmental organizations or in international organizations may also apply.

Application Process

A selection committee, which includes the advisory board of the program, will meet in early 2017 to select the successful candidate.  The principal criteria for the committee’s decision will be the candidates’ academic reputation and the quality of the project or book they intend to work on during their sabbatical in Germany.  Candidates are responsible for obtaining a passport and any visa that might be required as well as for arranging healthcare insurance for the duration of their stay in Germany.

Official Link:http://www.gei.de/en/fellowships-awards/georg-arnhold-program/summer-school.html

Deadline:1st April, 2017