The Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism at the European Academy of Bolzano/Bozen (EURAC), the Faculty of Law and the School of Political Science and Sociology at the University of Innsbruck announce their annual

WINTER SCHOOL ON FEDERALISM AND GOVERNANCE 2015

The Winter School is a cross-border postgraduate programme located in the heart of the Alps under the auspices of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The 2015 edition will focus on “FEDERALISM AND DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION”

Dates and venues: 2-13 February 2015
The first week (2-6 February) takes place at the Faculty of Law and School of Political Science and Sociology, Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck, Austria;
the second week (9-13 February) takes place at the Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism, European Academy Bolzano/Bozen (EURAC), Italy

Deadline for applications: 26 October 2014

The Winter School on Federalism and Governance is designed for participants from all nationalities who wish to upgrade their knowledge on federalism and multilevel governance via an interdisciplinary and comparative approach. We welcome applications from doctoral, postgraduate and undergraduate students, researchers, officials, employees of national/international organizations or NGOs, as well as interested citizens.

The Winter School 2015 explores how federalism contributes to a multilevel, integrated and pluralistic decision-making. The 10-day programme will analyse the methods, instruments and forms of participation in multilayered systems and will present case studies from various countries. It is a unique opportunity to receive training on theoretical and practical aspects of federalism and governance.

Please see the attached flyer for major details on the Winter School 2015.
To apply and for further information, please visit: http://www.eurac.edu/winterschool