cThanks to the support of the Kokkalis Foundation, this year's session of the Academy will be held in Olympia, Greece. The session will be held from Thursday, 1 July through Saturday, 10 July 2004, although participants will be expected to arrive on Wednesday 30 July.

All documentation must be submitted in English or French.

Applications should include 2 copies of the following:
1. Application form (download or contact )

2. Curriculum Vitae (with detailed information about university training and nature of teaching responsabilities).
3. A statement of purpose explaining why the applicant wishes to attend the Academy (not to exceed 3 pages in length).
4. A statement about the candidate's linguistic ability. The Academy's proceedings will be held either in English or French, and it is important for participants to have a good command of these languages.
5. One letter of reference, preferably from the applicant's superior at work, either to be annexed to the application, or to be sent directly by the referee to the AEH.

Letters must also arrive at the Academy by the application deadline of 16 April 2004.

APPLICATIONS AND ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION MUST REACH THE ACADEMY NO LATER THAN 16 APRIL 2004

The application envelope should be clearly marked as addressed to the AEH.
Applications and references are also accepted by e-mail to

Candidates are selected by a committee consisting of teaching staff and of advanced researchers from the Department of History and Civilization of the European University Institute. Their decision is final.
Reserve candidates are sometimes nominated. Candidates will be informed of  the  outcome of their applications by post, or, where possible, by e-mail.

Applications, relevant attachments, and queries, should be sent to:
Ms. Nicky Koniordos
he Academy of European History
European University Institute
Via Boccaccio 121
50133 Firenze, Italia

e-mail:
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tel. 0039 055 4685594
fax 0039 055 4685203

Location: Greece
Website: http://www.iue.it/AEH