Pontignano, 18 - 25 September 2006

Exile

How To Apply

Fill up the application below and send it to:

synapsis2006@unisi.it

Communications concerning the school will be sent via e-mail: applicants need therefore to have an e-mail address. No material or information will be sent by regular mail.

A committee appointed by the organisers will examine all applications and select sixty participants for the school. Successful candidates will receive a confirmation message as soon as the selection process is completed.

Applications should be sent between April 15th and May 30 th , 2006.

The total cost of the school (registration, accommodation, meals and tuition) will amount to:

410 EURO for accommodation in a double room

510 EURO for accommodation in a single room

As soon as candidates have been accepted, they will be asked to pay a deposit of

100 Euros

Students who withdraw from the school are not entitled to any refund.The remaining fee for the school must be paid during the week of your stay in Pontignano.

Several scholarships will be offered. Students can apply after having been selected

Application procedure:

Applicants wishing to participate in Synapsis 2006 must complete an application form in which they indicate:

- degrees/qualifications held and degrees/qualifications for which they are currently studying
- the languages they know
- the seminar they wish to attend (plus a second choice)
- their choice of room (double or single). We will do our best to take account of this preference on a first come, first served basis.
- whether they have attended previous editions of Synapsis

Applicants must also send a curriculum vitae indicating:

· the subject of their Bachelor's/Master's dissertation
· the university they graduated from
· the topic (where applicable) of their doctoral thesis, either in progress or completed
· the university where they submitted their doctorate or where they are studying for it
· any publications
· professor(s) with whom they have worked
· supervisor of their research or thesis
· current research or research projects in Comparative Literature.

Application form

In order to apply, simply complete this form (which can be downloaded HERE) and send it (together with your CV) to synapsis2006@unisi.it

The undersigned (first and last name):
Sex:
Born in (city / region / country):
on:
Resident in (city / street / Zip code):
Citizenship:
holder of the following degrees and the following titles/qualifications (indicate here any other relevant qualifications):

Submission of doctoral thesis (yes/no):
Participation in Synapsis 2000: (yes/no)
Participation in Synapsis 2001: (yes/no)
Participation in Synapsis 2002: (yes/no)
Participation in Synapsis 2003: (yes/no)
Participation in Synapsis 2004: (yes/no)
Participation in Synapsis 2005: (yes/no)

Languages known:
First choice seminar:
Second choice seminar:

REQUESTS
to be admitted to Synapsis 2006:

I wish to attend the theatre workshop: yes/no
I would prefer to be allocated a single/double room
I attach my curriculum vitae.
(Date)
Name

Address for communications:
- address:
- telephone number and/or fax:
- e-mail: