The Summer School " How to study Egyptian Mummies: Techniques and Instruments" is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian mummies and mummification practice.
Italian and international scholars will present the history and evolution of mummification, the study of ancient Egyptian human remains, the main palaeopathological and bioarchaeological techniques and instruments.
The Summer School is designed to students and people wishing to deepen their knowledge of specific topics of Egyptological research.
The school will be entirely held online, via Microsoft Teams.
Aim
The Summer School aims to introduce to the study and history of mummification, the analysis of ancient Egyptian human remains, the main palaeopathological and bioarchaeological techniques and instruments.
Who can apply
Graduate and undergraduate university students, people interested in Egyptological studies.
Language
English
Program Intensity
Part-time
Application
Admission Requirements
The Summer School has no formal prerequisites.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- The Summer School will be activated with at least 5 students
- The maximum number of participants is set to 100 students
Required Documents
- Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
- Enrolment Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of interest
All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required.
Application has to be submitted via Alice portal following the instructions of the "How to apply" page.
ECTS
3
Fees
500 euro
Pay fees by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal online using the following: Payment Form
NOTICE:
- International students without Italian Tax Code: please tick the box 'Anonymous' in order to disable the field 'Italian personal ID/VAT number'.
- Please type your NAME and SURNAME next to the pre-filled text of the field 'Reason'
- Please pay only after receiving the admission letter
REFUND POLICY:
- Fees are non refundable
Fundings
One grant, covering the amount of the tuition fee, will be assigned on a competitive basis, taking into account:
- the academic quality of the student,
- the country of provenance, privileging economically disadvantaged areas,
- the youngest age.
The grant will be assigned on 30 May 2025.
Period
30 June - 6 July 2025
Application Deadline
1 May 2025
Contacts
Coordinator
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