How to Apply to Host a Summer School

A person wishing to organize a summer school should send an official application to the current President of the ESH and a copy to the Secretary of the ESH Educational Activities Committee.

The application should contain a brief description of the venue, its accessibility (nearest international airport), preliminary budget for 50 fellows (accommodation and meals), and a list of potential local speakers with topics they may cover.

The application should be submitted by January 31 each year for the ESH Summer School to be held 4 years later. The decision will be made by the ESH Scientific Council during its spring meeting. The applicants will receive written information thereafter.

What is a suitable venue for a Summer School?

Any place capable of accommodating about 50 fellows and providing meals, and having a lecture hall. Ideally, such a venue has a slightly isolated location. 

Obligations of the local organizer

To submit:

1. A budget to be approved by the ESH Scientific Council (by February 14 of the year of the event);
2. A scientific program to be approved by the ESH Scientific Council (by May 31 of the year of the event).

To organize:

1. Transfers of fellows and faculty members from/to the nearest international airport to the venue;
2. A social program (sightseeing, etc.).

To raise some funding to contribute to cover the social program.

Contact to the Secretary of the ESH Educational Activities Committee:

Dr Renata Cífková
Department of Preventive Cardiology (G6 Building)
Vídeňská 800
140 59 Prague 4
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 2 6108 3694
Fax: +420 2 6108 3821
e-mail: renata.cifkova@ftn.cz