Study Tour Dates: May 9-May 27, 2011
The European Union (EU) Study Tour is a joint initiative of the European Studies Network (Canada), a consortium of Canadian universities of which Carleton is a member. The Tour consists of 19 days in Europe, involving consultations at a wide range of European institutions in Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, and Frankfurt. Students participating in the Tour may apply to participate in an internship (2 months or more) in a European institution; internships take place after the Tour. Internships are unpaid, however the Network hopes to provide a travel grant to successful internship applicants, dependent on confirmation of funding.
A detailed brochure about the Tour and internship can be found on-line at this link Information Handout for EU Study Tour 2011.
Application procedure: Applications to the Tour are made through each participating university. For Carleton students, applications are to be submitted by January 24, 2011 to EURUS, Attn: Joan DeBardeleleben, 1311 Dunton Tower, with “EU Study Tour” indicated clearly on the envelope. Your application should consist of:
- a letter of application, indicating: your interest in the Tour and previous work in European studies or European integration studies; your current program and expected student standing at the end of the winter 2011 term;
- a letter of support from one faculty member; and
- a copy of your transcript for the past two years.
Additional materials may be requested. Please indicate whether you would like to apply for an internship position.
Eligibility: Graduate students at any level from any Carleton program; and undergraduate students who have completed their 3rd year of study by the end of the 2010-11 term are invited to apply. All applicants should have some course background in EU or contemporary European studies. Preference is given to BA, MA, and Diploma students enrolled in EURUS (European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies).
Course registration (0.5 credit) in EURR 5302 or another designated course is required (summer session). Undergraduate students may register for a 4000-level version of the course. The associated course may involve meetings, readings, and written assignments before and after the Tour.
Cost: The cost of the Tour is approximately $2800 (subject to adjustment based on exchange rate). This does not include airfare or any tuition fees in Canada; only a portion of meals in Europe are provided. The Centre for European Studies will provide some grants to cover part of the cost for students with financial need, applications due February 14, 2011. Once you submit your application for the Tour, you will be notified of how to apply for a grant.
Grants: The Centre of European Studies will be offering grants to assist with student participation in the EU Study Tour, based on financial need.
Internships: A separate application for internships is required. For information on internships and how to apply for them, as well as application forms, please go to www.capilanou.ca/europa, and click on the Internships menu. The date for receipt of internship applications is February 28, 2011. However, you must have been accepted to the EU Study Tour to be eligible to apply for an internship. Priority for internships is given to graduate students; fourth year undergraduate students are also eligible.
For further information contact Joan DeBardeleben (joan_debardeleben@carleton.ca) Please mail or deliver applications to EU Study Tour (Attn: Joan DeBardeleben), 1311 Dunton Tower, EURUS, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Carleton University.