Applications will be welcome from doctoral students in Irish universities and internationally. Intending participants should write to comparing@ucc.ie enclosing a completed application form. All applicants are required to provide the following information:

• name and address
• email address
• doctoral programme in which you are registered, including year
• dissertation title
• a one-page statement of how the School will benefit you in your research and doctoral education

Intending participants should also request their supervisors to send a statement in support of their applications directly to comparing@ucc.ie

The Summer School offers a number of bursaries to assist doctoral students wishing to participate in the School. Priority in awarding bursaries will be given to participants who are presenting papers. Bursaries will be paid on the basis of vouched expenses and will not in any case exceed a value of €300. Applications for bursaries must be made not later than 29 April 2011, and intending participants who submit proposals for papers should submit an application form and a bursary application at the same time.

Information on accommodation and other arrangements for the School will be provided in the near future. There will be no registration charge for attendance at the School; there will be a charge for a catering.