EARLI Advanced Study Colloquia (ASC)

Character of this event:

An ASC is a five day meeting of a small group of EARLI members (12 to 20) who gather for an in-depth discussion on research design, analyses, results, future research questions, current developments in a specific domain of learning and instruction.
The participants, from at least three different countries, are professors each accompanied by up to two PhD-student(s) or junior researchers. The meeting takes place in Europe, unless there are clear arguments for going outside Europe.

Organisation:
Organised by the hosting institution, in close cooperation with EARLI.

Participants:
The ASC welcomes full professors from at least 3 different countries, accompanied by 1 or 2 PhD-students per professor. The total number of attendants preferably not exceeds 20.

Programme:
The 5-day meeting may include maximum one day for excursion. The programme allows in-dept discussion and feedback for junior researchers.

Location and time:
The ASC will take place every year in springtime on an attractive location in or outside Europe, preferably a university.

EARLI Funding:
EARLI funds this event for a maximum amount of 6000 Euro. This amount must be used to cover the following items: colloquium room; hotel accommodation costs, catering costs, materials and flight costs for a maximum amount of 250 Euro per flight.

Tasks of the hosting professor:
The hosting professor and a colleague expert from a different country and working in that specific domain of the conference, are responsible for the review of the contributions. They make the final decision on acceptance and actual participation. The hosting organiser takes care of the arrangement of accommodation and will negotiate the prices for catering and lodging. He or she takes care of the budget, draws up a break-even balance of income and expenses and composes the conference programme. Dissemination and (financial) administration are handled by the EARLI Office.

How to apply for organisation:
EARLI welcomes proposals for the organisation of an ASC. Please send your proposals by E-mail to goele.nickmans@ped.kuleuven.be.

A proposal should contain the following elements:

  • A specific research theme that is relevant to the domain of learning and instruction;
  • An abstract up to 500 words explaining the theme and the goal of the ASC;
  • The output which may be expected from the ASC;
  • A clear description of the ASC location, dates and facilities of the university where the ASC will take place;
  • Suggestions for accommodation for the participants (including a price estimation);
  • Suggestions for catering during the conference (including a price estimation);
  • The name of 1 colleague professor who is willing to act as a member of the review panel;
  • A budget estimate including information on co-funding institutions that will be involved in the event.

Review criteria:

1. Overall Quality & Scientific Originality
Is the proposal breaking new ground?

2. Coherence
Is the topic well developed and are the key issues identified clearly?

3. Methodological Aspects
Does the proposed ASC place adequate emphasis on issues of research design and appropriateness of tools?

4. Added Value for Junior Researchers
Does the proposal make a clear statement about the potential value of the ASC for Junior Researchers?

5. Potential Output
Does the proposed ASC lead to a publication or other specific output?

6. Organizational Details and Supplementary Funding
Does the proposal identify additional funding sources and requisite infrastructure?

EARLI Advanced Study Colloquium 2010
CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2010