The Summer Programme on Islam 2011
| Summer Programme on Islam 2011 - Frequently Asked Questions February 2011
1. Who can apply for the Summer Programme on Islam? Any member of the Ismaili community holding at minimum a first degree with a good command of the English language can apply for the programme. IIS and ISMC graduates or those who have attended the Summer Programme previously are not eligible to apply. Those who have completed International Training Programmes (IWTP and PTEP) are also not eligible to apply. 2. Where can I obtain an application form? Application deadline for the Summer Programme on Islam 2011 is now closed. All applications submitted by the deadline, March 27th 2011, are now being reviewed. Participants will be informed of the results of their application by mid-May via email. 3. When is the application deadline? Application deadline for the Summer Programme on Islam 2011 is now closed. All applications submitted by the deadline, March 27th 2011, are now being reviewed. Participants will be informed of the results of their application by mid-May via email. 4. When is the final selection date? Participants will be informed of the results of their application by mid-May via email. 5. Can I re-apply for the Summer Programme this year if my application was rejected last year? Yes, you are eligible to apply. 6. If I was placed on a short-list last year or I could not participate because of visa issues, do I have to re-apply this year? Yes. 7. What is the cost of the programme and what, if any, expenses are covered? The programme fee is £900 (British Pounds) which includes the cost of accommodation at Sidney Sussex College, meals and resource related costs for the duration of the programme. IIS bears all the faculty and organisational costs. Participants will also be responsible for purchasing their own return airfare to London and will be expected to obtain a UK visa, if necessary, and pay for any associated costs. 8. If I am unable to contribute the full fees of the programme, will financial assistance be available? Limited financial assistance towards the contribution of £900 may be available on a case-by-case basis. However, participants will be responsible for their visa and travel related costs to and around the UK. 9. If I cannot pay the full programme fees before the programme, can I pay in instalments? Yes. This option may be available for select candidates on a case-by-case basis. 10. If selected to participate, do I have to obtain my own travel visa or will the Institute get it for me? Obtaining an appropriate UK Visa is the responsibility of the participant. Visa letters confirming admission to the programme will be provided by the IIS. 11. Do I have to pay the visa fee? Yes, participants will be responsible for their visa fee and any associated costs (such as travelling to the Embassy, obtaining or renewing a new passport, etc). 12. What kind of accommodation is provided? The programme is held at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University, and all participants are expected to stay in their halls of residence which have single bedrooms and en-suite facilities. 13. If I am allergic to certain foods, can appropriate arrangements be made? We work closely with the Sidney Sussex catering team to ensure that all dietary requirements are met. Participants must inform us of specific dietary requirements prior to the commencement of the programme and should agree to the arrangements before the commencement of the programme. 14. Who should I contact if I have any further queries? Please email your query to dcr@iis.ac.uk
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