The CENIDE Nano Summer Program is a seven-week (June 2 - July 20, 2013) international academic program focusing on the exciting and emerging field of nanotechnology. It was successfully held in 2012 for the first time, when 16 students from 10 different countries participated. The program is designed for outstanding students from all over the world in their third to fifth academic year with a major in science or engineering.
Participants will gain various insights into the field of nanotechnology, which lies at the intersection of science and engineering. Because nanotechnology enables manipulation of material properties, it is one of the key technologies of the 21st century. It is applied in many different areas, such as energy technology, information and communication technology, or consumer products, and it is an important innovation driver.
The summer program is organized by the Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE) at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE). The UDE is one of the 10 largest universities in Germany, and is located in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.
CENIDE, one of Europe's most important nanotechnology research clusters, consists of more than 50 top-level research groups from different areas of nanotechnology. This makes it an ideal location for students to learn about nanotechnology and establish contact with leading experts.
General Information
Fees:
The fee for the seven-week CENIDE Nano Summer Program is €3,000. This includes:
- language and culture program
- excursions
- lectures
- research projects
- industry visits
- accommodation in single rooms
- health insurance
- free public transportation in complete North Rhine-Westphalia
- enrollment at UDE
- program materials
- transcript of records
The participants will be given payment instructions following acceptance to the program.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to exceptional applicants to cover one half of the program fee (€1,500). Students who would like to be considered for a scholarship should indicate this in the cover letter of their application. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Program Committee.
Academic Credit:
Each participant will receive a transcript of records recommending up to 10 ECTS credit points for completion of the program (2 ECTS credit points for language and culture, 2 ECTS credit points for lectures, 5 ECTS credit points for research project, 1 ECTS credit point for industry). The participants themselves are responsible for arranging the transfer of credits to their home institution.
Visa:
Please consult the following table to see whether you will need a visa to enter Germany:
www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_node.html
Traveling to Duisburg and Essen:
Duisburg and Essen are only a short train ride away from the major international airport in Düsseldorf and are also well connected to Frankfurt airport (1.5 hour train ride). Further information regarding traveling:
www.uni-due.de/welcome-centre/en/nde_travel.php
Application: application@nanosummer.de
Extended deadline: February 17, 2013
Further Information:
The UDE has established an Online Service Point with helpful information for international guests:
Welcome Services of the UDE
