Applications are open from 7 October 2024 to 16 December 2024. To process your application, you must complete the online form in the application page, following the guidelines provided.

Applicants can range from young scientists beginning their careers in the field of astrocytes to senior scientists wishing to refresh their glial background.

Participation is limited to 35 slots. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their scientific background and relevance of the course in their current research.

The registration fee is 1650 EUR. This amount covers:

• Tuition fee and accompanying materials.
• Lodging at the school venue for 7 nights (from 6 to 13 April 2025), including breakfast. Students will be assigned to single rooms.
• Full board, from Sunday evening 6 April to Sunday morning 13 April. This covers all normal meals and coffee break refreshments (including the welcome dinner on Sunday, the social dinner on Wednesday, and the farewell dinner).
• A half-day trip to Ravenna (including transportation and guided tours).

In addition, the Organisers will provide bus services on the arrival and departure days, between Forlì train station (and/or Bologna airport) and the School venue, trying to cover as many students as possible. This is a courtesy service and individual transportation cannot be guaranteed.

Each year, depending on final support levels and budget constraints, the International Astrocyte School offers a variable number of travel awards. These awards are primarily aimed at candidates working in countries defined as “developing economies” by the United Nations (see UNCTAD’s latest classification here), as well as geographically distant countries. In addition, a maximum of one successful candidate working in any of the “Least Developed Countries” (LCDs) is eligible to having the participation fee completely waived.

Formal applications for support should be made only by selected candidates; i.e., only after being accepted to participate in the School. Participants working within Europe should refrain from applying.

To complement the intensive scientific programme, a half day has been assigned to cultural activities. Participating students will be taken to Ravenna, home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where guided tours will be offered. The excursion will be concluded with a dinner party at a local restaurant with regional specialities of Ravenna and Emilia-Romagna, before returning to Bertinoro.