Everything you need to know
Who can apply?
All undergraduate, graduate, PhD students, post-docs, early-stage researchers and young professionals, who are working/studying in one of RIS countries, aged at least 18, are welcome to apply for the EIT Food RIS Venturing School. There is no precondition concerning your study background.
Which countries are RIS-eligible?
EIT RIS countries are as the following: Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy (only regions of Basilicata, Calabria, Molise, Puglia, Sardegna and Sicilia), Lithuania, Poland (only regions of Dolnośląskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Łódzkie, Lubelskie, Lubuskie, Małopolskie, Opolskie, Podkarpackie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie and Wielkopolskie), Portugal, Slovenia, Spain (only regions of Andalucia, Canarias, Cantabria, Castilla-la Mancha, Extremadura, Galicia, Illes Balears, La Rioja, Principado de Asturias and Región de Murcia), Romania and Turkey.
When is the application deadline?
The EIT Food RIS Venturing School will accept 40 participants in total. The application deadline is 31st of March 24.59 (CEST). We will however, fill the available spots on a rolling basis according to our evaluation criteria, until they are full.
How can I apply?
Please submit your application, including a short motivation text, video (1-2 minutes) and your CV (LinkedIn), in English via our website. Applications via email or any other channels cannot be considered. If you are having trouble with the online submission, please try another browser or refresh the website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulties, please send us an email at ventureschool2019@pan.olsztyn.pl
When will I be notified of the decision concerning my application?
You will receive an invitation or rejection letter via the email address you provided in the application form by the end of 15th of April.
What are the evaluation criteria for the application?
We select students to take part in the EIT Food RIS Venturing School based on the following principles:
- You demonstrate open mindedness and an entrepreneurial spirit;
- You show that you are a team player and interested in working in an interdisciplinary and international group;
- You are motivated to work on the challenges of side streams in food sector;
- You have a strong academic track record and, ideally, support community initiatives on a volunteer basis;
- You show a strong proficiency in English.
Which costs are covered?
Travel: Travel cost of up to 350 euros covered for up to 40 overseas students and paid by EIT Food RIS Venturing School upon receipt.
Lodging: We will provide a place for up to 40 students to stay in Olsztyn for 6 nights during the workshop week. You do not need to make any accommodation arrangements yourself. If you wish to stay longer outside of the program dates, you will need to pay by yourself.
What is the cost?
EIT Food RIS Venturing School does not charge a tuition fee. Similarly, attendance to the VIIth International Session for Young Researchers on the 24th of May is free for workshop participants. If you wish to attend the first day of the conference (presentations in Polish), you need to submit your formula of attendance at the conference website.
Where will the EIT Food RIS Venturing School take place?
The workshop will take place in Olsztyn from the 23rdto the 29th of May 2019. Bus services will be provided free of charge where necessary.
What documentation will I receive upon successful completion of the EIT Food RIS Venturing School?
All participants will receive a certificate at the end of the EIT Food RIS Venturing School as well as 2 ECTS points.
What are the terms, rules and conditions of the EIT Food RIS Venturing School?
To apply for the EIT Food RIS Venturing School you must be at least 18 years of age and an undergraduate, graduate, PhD student, post-doc or a young scientific professional when submitting your application.
By applying, you agree to be available to travel to Olsztyn within 12 hours before the start of the EIT Food RIS Venturing School. If you wish to make other arrangements, these need to be approved beforehand by the EIT Food RIS Venturing School organizers.
The following costs are covered for all the participants of the program:
- Accommodation in shared rooms for 6 nights in Olsztyn during the workshop week,
- Transportation to and from workshop,
- You are responsible for covering any additionally occurring costs that are not mentioned here (e.g. any activity engaged in during free-time, etc.).
You are expected to attend and participate in all program activities of the EIT Food RIS Venturing School team during the training period.
In order to guarantee fluid and cooperative communication among the teams and other stakeholders, you agree to the distribution of relevant professional data from your CV/LinkedIn to other parties involved in the project (such as corporate partners, other participants, coaches, etc.). This information will be handled in accordance with the Polish data protection procedures.
You are asked to treat any non-public knowledge you gain about the other involved parties (e.g. speakers or corporate partners) with confidentiality. This commitment shall continue following the end of the program.
As part of our project marketing, you acknowledge that the EIT Food RIS Venturing School has the right to use all promotional materials, including but not limited to photographs, videos and testimonials made during the workshop weeks for future communication activities.
The EIT Food RIS Venturing School is not responsible for:
The safety of the participants during events and activities throughout the program and final presentation.
Damage to the property of a participant or damage caused by a participant to the property of the EIT Food RIS Venturing School organizers and third parties.
Other damages, losses, liability or injury arising out of or in any way connected with the EIT Food RIS Venturing School program.
Should you accept a place in EIT Food RIS Venturing School and fail thereafter to attend and fully participate in the activities up to and including the final presentation, you agree to be responsible for any upcoming costs. This excludes cases of force majeure or illness, which will be reviewed by the EIT Food RIS Venturing School management on a case-by-case basis.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via ventureschool@pan.olsztyn.pl.
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