INFORMATION FOR CARLETON STUDENTS
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 19-20 days in Europe, involving consultations at a wide range of European institutions in Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, and Frankfurt. Students participating in the Tour may also apply to participate in an internship (2 months or more) in a European institution; internships take place after the Tour and are unpaid. A detailed brochure about the Tour and internship can be found at this link: EU Study Tour 2012 Information Handout
Application procedure:
Applications to the Tour are made through Carleton University. They should be submitted by January 30, 2012 in hard copy to Prof: Joan DeBardeleleben (joan_debardeleben@carleton.ca), Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, 1311 Dunton Tower, with “EU Study Tour” indicated clearly on the envelope.
Your application should consist of:
(a) a letter of application, indicating your interest in the Tour and previous work in European studies or European integration studies;
(b) a confidential letter of support from one faculty member (in a sealed envelope with the signature over the seal); and
(c) a copy of your transcript for the past two years. Additional materials may be requested. Be sure to include your email address in your letter of application as well as a tentative indication of whether you plan to apply for an internship position. (This will not affect your acceptance for the Tour.)
Eligibility: Graduate students from any program; and undergraduate students who have fourth year status by the beginning of the summer 2012 term, from any Carleton program . All applicants should have some course background in EU or contemporary European studies.
Course registration (0.5 credit) in EURR 4302 or EURR 5302 is required (summer session, pending budgetary approval). This course will involve about 9-12 hours of class meetings at Carleton prior to the May Tour, required readings, and written assignments before and after the Tour.
Cost: The Tour fee is $2800 for Carleton students (subject to adjustment based on exchange rate). This includes transportation between and in European cities plus all accommodations, as well as a few meals and receptions. The fee does not include transatlantic airfare or tuitions fees associated with EURR 4302/5302. Although needs vary, in addition you can expect to spend about $30 per day on meals and incidentals.
Grants: The Centre for European Studies (EU Centre of Excellence) provides grants to students with financial need to help defray a part of the Tour fee. Once your application for the Tour is accepted, you will be notified of how to apply for a grant. You should also approach your home department for support as well, once accepted to the Tour.
Internships: A separate application for internships is required . Further information about application procedures is at the above link.
Graduate diploma in European integation studies: EURR 5302 will count toward the requirements of the diploma. For further information about the diploma see http://carleton.ca/eurus/current-students/graduate-students/graduate-diploma-in-european-studies/