The University in the southern part of Switzerland (Universita della Svizzera Italiana) is organizing the Middle East Mediterranean Summer Summit from 17 to 26 August 2023 in Lugano, Switzerland. Iranian academics are most welcome to apply if they are:

• Aged between 25 and 35
• From the Middle East Mediterranean region (including Iran) and Europe with a proven interest in the region and social engagement
• With diverse educational backgrounds and work experience (business, media, human rights, non-governmental organizations, politics, technology, culture, art, entertainment, creative industries, social entrepreneurship, education, and research)
• Interested and willing to collaborate on across border projects with participants coming from all over the region
• With a strong knowledge of English; knowledge of French is an asset

A limited number of partial or full grants, offered by sponsors, are available for participating in the MEM Summer Summit 2023.

A limited number of partial or full grants, offered by sponsors, are available for participating in the MEM Summer Summit 2023.

For further information about the Summer Summit as well as all the application documents please visit: https://www.mem-summersummit.ch/seminar/#application

or you can ask your questions via: international@iut.ac.ir   

By participating you will:

• enrich your curriculum with a blended learning experience
• have network opportunities in an international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary environment
• be given the space to collaborate on project-proposals, assisted by a team of professionals and experts
• have a chance to be involved in projects and initiatives, as well as international conferences and workshops
• gain international exposure

Application process

Applicants must submit a complete application on the online YCM platform.

In addition to completing the forms on the platform, applicants must upload the following documents:

• an up-to-date curriculum vitae

• a letter of no more than two pages replying to the questions:
  – What does the MEM statement “What unites us is more important than what divides us” mean to you?
  – In which ways do you feel you contribute to this?
  – Which are the most urgent topics to discuss in the MEM region, according to you?

• a short introduction video in English (up to two minutes long), in which the applicant introduces themselves, briefly state why they are the right candidate and how they can contribute to the Summit

Selection process

Please note that the places in presence for the Summit are limited. After the Selection Committee has evaluated all applications, all candidates will be informed about the results via email.

All selected participants who confirm their participation are expected to attend all Seminar and Forum activities and be punctual.

Grants

A limited number of partial or full grants, offered by sponsors, are available for participating in the MEM Summer Summit 2023. The full grants cover participation and accommodation costs, and travel expenses; partial grants cover participation and accommodation costs. Grant request must be submitted with the application on the online YCM Platform.

 Deadline: 30 April 2023 

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