has decided to cancel this year edition.
Should it be held in 2026, new dates and new application deadline will be published in October 2025.
The programme will be conducted by scholars and experts in archaeological disciplines, especially concerning the history of the Etruscan city of Volterra, and will be carried out both in the classroom and in the field. The lessons will be designed for students with a background in classical studies who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Etruscan and pre-Roman civilisations.
The Winter School is intended as a programme divided into different activities, including classes (lectures of archaeology, palaeopathology, photogrammetry), workshops dedicated to the study and classification of Etruscan pottery, thematic visits to museums and excursions to archaeological sites. Specifically, there will be outdoor learning activities in the mornings and classroom learning in the afternoons.
- Fabrizio Burchianti
- Samuele Cambianica
- Carmine De Mizio
- Giulia Riccomi
- Maria Vittoria Riccomini
- Lisa Rosselli
- Emanuele Taccola
At the end of the programme there will be a final written examination to receive the ECTS.
Aim
The objective of the Winter School is to enhance the knowledge of the archaeological heritage associated with the ancient Etruscan city of Volterra.
The academic programme aims to provide students with the appropriate tools to study the ways and times of the development of an ancient Etruscan city through activities such as the analysis of the material culture and the archaeological heritage. In particular, thanks to the collaboration of the Guarnacci Museum, participants will be guided in in-depth thematic studies of specific Etruscan artefacts.
Who can apply
The Winter School is aimed at BA, MA and PhD students in archaeology and related disciplines with a background and interest in classical studies.
Language
English
Program Intensity
Full-time
Application
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to to be enrolled in bachelor's degree or master's degree or PhD programme in archaeology or related disciplines
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- The Winter School will be activated with at least 5 students
- The maximum number of participants is set to 15 students
Required Documents
- Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
- Enrolment Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of tetanus vaccination
- Medical certificate of good health
- Certificate of any allergies and/or food intolerances
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.
IMPORTANT INFO AND DEADLINES:
- 1 December 2024: early bird application deadline for those interested in financial support
- 2 - 10 December 2024: payment window for those who applied by 1 December 2024
- 31 December 2024: general application deadline
- 1 - 15 January 2025: payment window for those who applied in December 2024
- 15 January 2025: deadline for the tuition fee payment.
ECTS
3
Fees
750 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
Three scholarships, amounting to 250 euro each, are available for those who apply by 1 December 2024.
They will be assigned on the basis of the adherence of their academic CV to the program of the Winter School and on the basis of the country income group and country distance from Italy.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1 December 2024 is the early bird application deadline for those interested in applying for the available scholarships.
Period
3 - 13 February 2025
Application Deadline
31 December 2024
Contacts
Scientific Coordinator
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