A wide variety of experts including academics, social scientists and practitioners from Europe and North America will teach in this program. Classes will deal with the situation in Europe, Canada and the United States, transatlantic security and economic issues such as for example NATO, commercial relations between North America and Europe and also with the contemporary challenges of transatlantic relations.

The entire summer school program is based in the education Centre Schloss Hofen. This former castle will be home to students for the duration of the program. Students and lecturers will be accommodated here and meals will take place here. It is located in the Voralberg mountains within fifteen minutes walk of Lake Constance, barbecues on the beach, boat trips to Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Group activities and excursions constitute an important part of the summer school. Bicycles are available at the castle, tennis courts nearby (special rates for Summer Academy Students).

Fees, as detailed in the registration form available toward our establishment, include :

• Registration Fees (Administration fees AND enrollment fee)
• Study Fees
• Living expenses (accommodation during all the session)

The registration becomes final only after the integral payment of the expenses (with our without grant).

Grants:
Some grants are available after examination of the registration forms. Candidates who are not able to pay fully expenses can apply for a study and/or a living grant which will cover, partly or fully, the cost of the course. A grant does not consist of cash but of a direct payment of accommodation and food by the organisers.

Grants do not cover other expenses than housing and food (like laundry, medical fee, entertainment, etc..) Participants have to contact their own medical insurance system to provide guarantee during their stay abroad. CIFE is not liable.

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