International Summer School 'Georgian Script', Tbilisi

Deadline: 14 June, 2013
Open to: 
international researchers and students interested in Georgian history and culture coming from Germany, USA, Italy, Greece, France, Poland, Turkey, Iran, Armenia and Serbia
Venue: 
16 – 25 July 2013 in Tbilisi, Georgia

Description

The Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts is organizing a Summer School – “Georgian Script” from 16th to 25th July 2013 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This program is intended for foreigner researchers and students interested in Georgian history and culture, especially in Georgian script and manuscript heritage, and a general interest in medieval studies. The aims of the Kartvelological Summer School “Georgian Script” is to promote Georgian script as an important achievement of Georgian culture at an international level; to popularize the Kartvelological sciences, focusing on the multi-faceted, multi-national foundations of Georgian manuscript culture; and to inspire and develop future international cooperation among the Centre and Summer school attendees. The educational program of the Summer School includes exciting academic and cultural lectures, workshops, and excursions. The working language of the Summer School will be in English.

You can download the program here.

Eligibility

This program is intended for international researchers and students interested in Georgian history and culture, especially in Georgian script and manuscript heritage, and a general interest in medieval studies.

Eligible countries:  Germany, USA, Italy, Greece, France, Poland, Turkey, Iran, Armenia and Serbia.

Costs

Participants’ costs covered by the National Centre of Manuscripts includes accommodation, food and travel within Georgia, however individuals must cover their own travel cost to and from Georgia. This program is generously financed by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia.

How to apply

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the attached application form no later than 14th of June, 2013 and send it to the National Centre of Manuscripts: summerschool@manuscript.ac.ge. Selected candidates will be notified by the 21st of June, 2013.

Application form is available HERE

For more information please check the official website.

2 thoughts on “International Summer School 'Georgian Script', Tbilisi

  1. HI there, We are two guys from Kosovo, very interested to apply on this summer school.

    Wanted to know if it is possible to apply or not, since we are from Kosovo?

    1. Dear Avdyl,

      Unfortunately the call is opened to the following countries only: Germany, USA, Italy, Greece, France, Poland, Turkey, Iran, Armenia and Serbia

      Best regards,
      Mladiinfo team

Leave a Reply