The faculty is composed by high level scholars and academics from leading universities and research institutes as well as representatives of the United Nations System and other international organizations. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with internationally recognised experts, meet peers and build lasting professional relationships with young professionals and students from all over the world. This intense experience fosters intercultural dialogue and a deeper understanding of one of the most serious emerging crimes at a global level.
1. How to apply
• Application deadline: please complete and send the application form, which can be downloaded here, to unicri.courses@un.org and formint@sioi.org by 9 December 2019
• Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via e-mail no later than 10 December 2019.
• Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized no later than 13 December 2019 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI and SIOI with proof of payment via E-mail to formint@sioi.org by the same date).
Early Bird applicants
A discounted rate, amounting to € 850, is offered to Early Bird applicants.
In order to receive the discount, applicants must apply in accordance with the following deadlines:
• Application deadline: please complete and send the application form, which can be downloaded here, to unicri.courses@un.org and formint@sioi.org by 30 September 2019.
• Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via E-mail, within 10 working days following receipt of the application.
• Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized within 1 week following confirmation of acceptance, and no later than 11 October 2019 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI and SIOI with proof of payment via E-mail to formint@sioi.org by the same date).
Applicants requiring VISA (IMPORTANT)
Those applicants requiring VISA must apply in accordance with early bird deadlines. Please consider that it may take up to 30 days to receive a VISA from Italian Embassies and Consulates, depending on your country of origin. The Winter Course Administrative Office will provide assistance in facilitating VISA release for those who need it. For this purpose please ensure that section F of the Application Form is properly completed. (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI with proof of payment via E-mail to formint@sioi.org by the same date)
2. Fees
• General registration fees: € 950.
• Registration fees for Early Bird applicants(*): € 850.
• SIOI students and alumni fees (*): € 800.
Registration fees do not include additional expenses such as those related to travel, meals, accommodation, and VISA.
3. Cancellation and Refunds
In the case of a participant cancellation, registration fees will not be refunded.
4. Entry requirements
The course is designed for university graduates in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Science or other relevant disciplines, and for young professionals working in governmental institutions, local authorities, international organizations, NGOs or the private sector seeking to deepen their understanding in environmental crimes. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Hold at least a three-year university degree issued by an internationally recognized university in one of the aforementioned areas.
• Have a very good working knowledge of English.
Applications from students who expect to graduate at the end of the 2019/2020 academic year will also be considered.
