29/08-04/09/2016 - Summer School: "The European Minority Rights and Minority Protection Regime" (Ukraine)

After 5 years of successful “National Minorities and Border Regions” Summer Schools and 5 years of conducting the MA-level Minority Regime Seminar hosted by the Europa Universität Flensburg, ECMI decided to launch in partnership with the Ukrainian Catholic University an intensive training programme in minority issues in Lviv, Ukraine, between 29 August and 4 September 2016.

The one week course will provide the participants with thorough knowledge of minority issues covering a variety of topics – from the history of minority rights and international law to political participation and non-discrimination issues. Prominent scholars from diverse European institutions, ECMI researchers and experienced practitioners will deliver lectures and seminars, and share their expertise and exchange views and ideas with a group of international participants.

The course will include five thematic modules (Legal Framework, Ethnic Conflict & Nationalism, Politics & Minority Rights, Minorities & Border Regions, Diversity & Culture) and 3 components: preparatory e-learning, residential events and alumni follow-up.

ECMI aims to select a total number of 35 junior scholars, researchers or practitioners, having the following professional background:
- Students from relevant fields of studies (MA and PhD students)
- Practitioners from the public sector, NGOs, mass-media.

Scholarships are available to all participants depending on their expressed need, as indicated in the Online Application form. The scholarships will cover fully or partially the costs for the participation, including:
- Access to all three components of the Summer School 2016 (E-learning, Training, Alumni Network)
- All reading materials
- Participation in all additional Summer School activities (film screenings, social activities)
- Accommodation during the summer school at the venue facilities
- Travel expenses will be partially covered.

Deadline for applications: 15 May 2016.

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