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.   Grants covering travelling expenses are usually not available As possible alternative, the MAE (the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, DGPCC, Office VI), awards annually bursaries and contributions to foreign and Italian citizens interested in deepening their scientific and technological awareness. The information on the procedures - to be initiated well in advance - can be obtained at the Italian Embassies abroad or through www.esteri.it . Additional information can be obtained by writing to Annalisa Guerri or Paola Spadon