Information

The total fee, inclusive of registration and room boarding, is 1300 Euro. This sum covers room and board (including meals) from the evening of the first day of the Course (arrival day) to the morning of the last day (departure day); transportations from and to the airport on arrival and departure day, course excursion(s) and all social events held during the meeting are also included in the fee.

Accommodations (generally in a shared bedroom with bathroom and shower) are organized by the School. If you would like to share a room with a friend, please let the organizer know during the registration process.

Accompanying persons will be charged 150 Euro per day per person. The fee covers full board, lodging, social activities and transportations from and to the airport on arrival and departure day.

Applicants will receive specific instructions for fee payment upon acceptance to the course.

For scientists interested in attending the school but needing financial assistance, several organizations provide travel grants. Participants are encouraged to reach out to these organizations directly.

• Grants to cover the registration fee (whole or in part), mainly for applicants under 35, may be available from the school organizers. A letter from a senior scientist to support the applicant's request should be sent to Annalisa Guerri together with the request for funding. The letter should include the amount requested.

Several organizations provide travel grants. Participants are encouraged to reach out to these organizations directly. Additional information can be obtained by writing to Annalisa or Paola.

Grants covering travelling expenses are usually not available but you can check the following websites for possibilities:

• Andreas Förster Grant, click HERE for more information.
• MDPI awards – more information is HERE.
• ECA – WiC fundraising project: please check the website for more information about the application (https://ecanews.org/financial-support/call-for-women-in-crystallography-grants/)

You can also check with the Italian Ministry of the Foreign Affairs

• The MAE (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DGPCC, Office VI) annually awards bursaries and grants to foreign and Italian citizens interested in advancing their scientific and technological expertise. Information on the application procedures—which must be initiated well in advance—can be obtained at Italian embassies abroad or via www.esteri.it

Depending on the country they are travelling from, School participants may need a Visa to enter Italy. To find out if you need a visa check http://www.esteri.it/visti/; the site is available in several languages.

If a visa is necessary, participants must enquire immediately with the Italian authorities in their country about the list of documents needed.

Let Paola and Annalisa know, so that they may help you overcoming difficulties and provide you with links to necessary documents.