In Conjunction with the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, Astronomy Graduate Program & Astronomy Research Division, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) proudly present the 1st Bandung International Summer School in Astronomy (BISSA) 2009! It is a two-week program that brings a wide range of people interested in Astronomy from all over the world to gain knowledge and experience in a beautiful city of Bandung, Indonesia.
The course will comprise topics in:
- Cosmology and Galaxy
- Solar System
- Stellar Physics
Parallel to the course, we also organize free excursion and fun activities. Of course, Observation at Bosscha Observatory is another activity that you will not want to miss!
ELIBIGIBILITY
Anyone with interest in Astronomy can apply!
Notes:
- Undergraduate-level background is an asset
- The number of participants is limited to 36
REQUIREMENTS
For All
- Filled Application Form – Download
- Motivation Letter (Maximum 2 pages)
- Astronomy-Related Essay in English, topics are Astronomy in general (You can refer to the topics offered by our summer school, see the course)
- Filled Financial Assistance Form (Optional, for those who wish to apply for financial assistance) – Download
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For Students
- Academic Transcript in English
- Two Reference Letters from Academic Advisors (1 page, A4)
For Teachers
- Reference Letter from the Head-master of the School (2 pages, A4)
- Curriculum Vitae
For Non-students/non-teachers
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference Letter from Employer or Academic Advisor from previous institution (2 pages, A4)
The tuition fee for International Participants is USD 400, confirmation fee is USD 50, and accomodation fee is USD 315. For Indonesian Participants the tuition fee is 2,500,000 IDR, confirmation fee is 250,000 IDR.
SCHOLARSHIP
Term I (October 27, 2008 – December 19, 2008)
- Admitted participants should pay the confirmation fee of 50 USD by January 9, 2009 and should pay the remaining fee by February 6, 2009.
Term II (January 5, 2009 – March 27, 2009)
- The prospective participants who are not admitted in the Term I will be reconsidered for admission.
- Admitted participants should pay the confirmation fee of USD 50 by April 17, 2009, and the remaining fee by May 15, 2009.
- Deadline for Financial Assistance: February 6, 2009
Notification of Acceptance is within 2 weeks after the deadline. Admitted participants will receive invitation letter, registration form, accommodation form and information about pre-departure/post-arrival.
To download the application form, click here.
Prospective participants who need financial assistance should fill the financial assistance form. To download the financial assistance form, click here.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.bandung-issa.org/index.html