Wednesday, December 19, 2018

[All Degree] Baku International Winter School 2019 in Azerbaijan (Fully Funded)

Baku International Multiculturalism Centre launches the next International Winter School – 2019 for students and researchers who are interested in enhancing and deepening their knowledge on Azerbaijani multiculturalism. The Winter School program provides a great opportunity to explore new topics regarding Azerbaijani multiculturalism and benefit from Azerbaijani experience to make a progress in the study of multiculturalism in general.

The Winter School aims to bring together students who have passed the course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” at their respective universities. Along with the interactive lectures on different aspects of Azerbaijani multiculturalism, the participants will be given an opportunity to experience the realities of Azerbaijan while having chance to travel to regions, where they can explore customs and traditions of different ethnic and religious groups. In general, we can identify the following main goals of the course:
  • providing theoretical and practical knowledge about Azerbaijani multiculturalism;
  • raising awareness about the university course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism”;
  • bringing together all students and researchers who are scholarly and practically interested in multiculturalism.
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Benefits:
  • All expenses (except visa and insurance) — travel, accommodation and meals will be covered by the Baku International Multiculturalism Centre.
  • While getting knowledge about Azerbaijani multiculturalism, students will also obtain practical experience which can help them to understand better some key points in the study of Azerbaijani multiculturalism. Winter School also provides students with the unique opportunity to collect useful materials regarding Azerbaijani history, culture and ethnography. In addition, participants will be offered such activities as sports, sightseeing and leisure.
  • Students are expected to share their experience gained during the Winter School with the students of their universities and other universities in their countries and abroad.
  • Participants who will successfully complete the program receive certificates at the end of the Winter School

Requirement:

  • Aged 18-35
  • Undergraduate students
  • Graduate students
  • PhD students
  • Academically motivated
  • Fluent in English
  • Willing to broaden their knowledge and are eager to learn the model of Azerbaijani multiculturalism.
  • IMPORTANT: All students are eligible to participate in the Winter School but the preference will be given to those who have attended the “Azerbaijani Multiculturalism” course.
  • Eligible Regions: Open for All

How To Apply:
  • The main criterion for selection is the applicant’s success in writing an essay (not less than 400 words)
  • They offer the following topics for applicants’ own choice:
    • Sources of Azerbaijani multiculturalism
    • Azerbaijani model of multiculturalism in comparison with other models in the world
    • Ethnic diversity in Azerbaijan
    • How Azerbaijani multiculturalism is viewed from your country
    • Religious diversity in Azerbaijan
  • If you are ready to explore a new world, click the HERE and fill in the application form.
  • Filled application forms and essays must be sent to 2015multiculturalism@gmail.com and email subject line must be formatted as follows: WS2019 
  • Kindly note that your application will only be considered if: 
    • Your application documents are in PDF format.
    • Your passport copy is attached.
 
Deadline:
31 December 2018 
 
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