Application

Previous training and experience in computer science as well as a solid background in logics and mathematics are indispensable. The course is mainly addressed to PhD students. For once, the Summer School is also open for excellent students in the final year of their master course or graduated students shortly after finishing their PhD. The directors of the Summer School are allowed to award only a limited number of participants.

Requested are:
  • A letter of recommendation written by your supervisor
  • A letter of motivation written by yourself

    These letters are to explain why you should and wish to attend the Summer School. Based on this, all applications will be reviewed with due regard to find a fair distribution of these 80 places among all qualified applicants from the various research institutes and countries. In your own behalf, pay attention to cover a recommendation significant for your qualification and research interests.

    Applications without one of these letters cannot be taken into consideration.

    (The letters can be uploaded in PDF format.)

     

    The Summer School will be held at Marktoberdorf, a small town about 100 km southwest of Munich. All students will be accommodated in the boarding house (double rooms) of the local high school, Gymnasium Marktoberdorf. Due to the limited number of rooms accompanying persons cannot be lodged in the boarding house. It is requested that all participants and the lecturers are present at the Summer School for the full duration of the meeting and take active part in these 12 days, especially during the lectures and discussions.

    All applicants will receive notice by April 30, 2017. The total cost (covering accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, refreshments, beverages, social events and the participation fee) will be approx. 1100-1200 Euros, depending on external funding. A letter of acceptance and a link to the online payment system will be sent to all participants. Payment of the invoice is due by June 15th, 2017 at the very latest.
    Please try to obtain support for your travel and living expenses and for the participation fee from your institution or from other sources in your own country. However, it is possible to apply for a grant. Limited funds are available for those participants who will need financial aid to cover a part of their costs. If a support for travel expenses is granted, this amount will be reimbursed in cash during the Summer School in Marktoberdorf.

    Please fill in your application form properly and completely.

    1. Upload your letters of recommendation and motivation below. Please make sure to upload PDF files only. Be patient, this might take a few seconds.
    2. Follow the link to the application form.
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