| Starts | Jul 16 2012 |
| Ends | Jul 27 2012 |
| Where | Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation |
| Description | Overview The World intellectual property Organization (WIPO) will offer a two-week Summer School on intellectual property, jointly with the Federal Service for intellectual property, patents and trademarks (ROSPATENT) of the Russian Federation, from July 16 to 27, 2012 The Summer School offers an invaluable education program in the whole area of intellectual property (IP) (Please see program below). Forty places will be made available. Selected applicants will be notified one week after the registration deadline (see Registration below). Objective The objective of the Summer School is to provide an opportunity for senior students and young professionals to acquire deeper knowledge of IP, and to gain an appreciation of IP as a tool for economic, social, cultural and technological development and the role WIPO plays in the global administration of IP. Who May Apply? Senior students (graduate and postgraduate students) and young professionals from any field of study or discipline. Venue and Dates Saint Petersburg, July 16 to 27, 2012. Language Russian Registration Fees Payable upon notification of acceptance. For students and young professionals from developing countries and countries in transition and residing in those countries Students: US$ 150 For students and young professional from developed countries Students: US$ 300 Program The program [available in MS-WORD or Adobe PDF] consists of lectures by eminent experts in the field of IP, both from WIPO and external. The program also includes case studies and group discussions on selected IP topics. A certificate of participation is awarded to those who successfully complete all requirements of the program. Insurance and Medical Examination All non-resident participants will be provided with insurance coverage for the duration of their stay in connection with the Summer School program. Each participant will be required to present a medical certificate upon arrival. Travel, Accommodation and Living Expenses Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from Saint Petersburg, accommodation and living expenses during their participation of the program. Registration For registration, please e-mail your Resumé (short CV) together with a letter of motivation (giving reasons why you wish to apply for the Summer School and what you hope to gain from it) to: summerschool.russia@rgiis.ru [1] For further information, please contact the Summer School coordinator: summerschool.russia@rgiis.ru [1] Information on the Summer School in Russian is available at: http://www.rgiis.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95&Item… [2] Deadline The deadline for application is April 15, 2012. |
| Home page | http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses/summer_school_russia/index_ori.html [3] |