Category: How

Read me in full before you start filling out your application 

When the application period starts, you will find a button below. Click on it, and you will be able to start the application for the 3^rd CTIS summer school. 

The application form has seven sections. 

1. (open) Sesame you just need to prove that you are a person by completing a captcha. 
2. Basics collects your name and demographic info. 
3. Education focuses on your M.A. degree (or similar).
4. PhD & research focus will focus exactly on that. 
5. Work is devoted to your job profile. It is optional, because many students may not have a job yet. 
6. Commitments will present you with a series of binding statements, such as “Is your level of English equal or higher the CEFR level C1?” 

In section 7, uploads, you will be invited to enter several documents: 

1. A 1–2 page CV in pdf. Name the file LastnameNameCV.pdf (e.g., KussmaulPaulCV.pdf) 
2. A 700–1,000 word long statement of purpose in pdf, named LastnameNameSoP.pdf (e.g., KussmaulPaulSoP.pdf) 
3. A frontal, portrait/ID picture of you, chest up (that is, include head and shoulders). It should be 500 pixels high × 450 pixels wide and have 300 dpi. Please name it LastnameNamePic.jpg or png (e.g., KussmaulPaulPic.pdf)
4. An optional letter of recommendation from some researcher that knows your work and scholarly interests, such as your past, current or future PhD supervisor. This file should be named LastnameNameLoR.pdf (e.g., KussmaulPaulLoR.pdf) 

Through the application, you may also choose to type in or paste: 

1. A description of what you are researching or would like to research as a PhD (up to 55 words) 
2. If you intend to apply for one of the two MC2 Lab fellowships (tuition waivers), an argumentation about why you should receive it (up to 55 words)
3. A short bionote, up to 75 words
4. A free text with information that you deem relevant for your application and was not asked (up to 75 words)

If you prepare the documents and files above before you start, and the information you are likely to be requested (it’s a no-brainer!) at hand or fresh in mind, you should not take more than half an hour. The system lets you save and retake the application later, but you cannot move back to edit one section once you advanced to the next, and the system will only accept one application per applicant. 

If you need some clarifications, you may write to the admissions committee, but our reply may probably not be immediate (different time zones, other commitments, many questions). Do not leave your application for the last minute. The system will automatically close once that time is up. Beyond a certain point, you might overdo your texts and perhaps worsen them. 

Once you are ready, click on the button below.

English is the language of instruction

In order to take advantage of the class, you should have at least a CEFR C1 level of English. If your English command is below that level, please do not apply.

Background education

Typical candidates should be in their final year of an M.A. or in the first years of a PhD program related to translation, interpreting, or cognitive disciplines. Other status and training backgrounds, however, are welcome and will be assessed on a personal basis by the committee of admissions.

Statement of purpose

This is a 700-1000 word-long letter of intent or research statement (references, if any, not included in word count). You should typically:

1. introduce yourself, your interests and motivations, i.e., who are you and what do you want to do in the future?
2. discuss the relevance of your recent and current activities—why are you the right candidate for the program? and
3. develop your academic interests (what do you want to do , what are your research aims and how do you think you will reach them?)

The Summer School is a non-profit initiative of the MC2 Lab, and thus the money from the tuition fees is just used to cover the expenses.

The tuition fee is 1,500 € for regular attendees.

EST members and TREC members in good standing have a 50 € discount on the tuition fee, so for them the registration is 1,450 €. 

The tuition fee includes: 

1. Welcome pack 
2. All classes and tutoring sessions 
3. Light lunches from Monday to Friday, both weeks 
4. The social program on Saturday 12 
5. The farewell dinner on Friday 18 

To calculate an overall estimate of the costs of attending the 3^rd CTIS Summer Shool, please add costs for traveling, lodging, and additional meals. If you need a visa to travel to Poland add also the relevant administrative costs, etc. The organizers of the summer school will not take up any responsibility on these matters for the attendees. We do have some lodging suggestions, based on our knowledge of the area, but that is all. 

The MC2 Lab will offer two fellowships to cover the tuition fee for two attendees. Interested applicants only need to tick the appropriate box in the online application form. EST members are reminded that the association offers one or two Summer School Scholarships of 1,000 € for its members in good standing. EST and MC2 Lab scholarships may be accumulated. 

Please note that, once registered, refunds are only possible if and once the vacated place is taken by another applicant. No refunds will be possible if no replacement is found. Of course, in the event that the school must be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, participants who have paid tuition will be fully reimbursed.