Summer Course in Integrated Assessment Methodology

The International Centre for Integrative Studies (ICIS), Maastricht University, will organize an EU Advanced Summer Course in Integrated Assessment Methodology

PUZZLE SOLVING FOR POLICY

1-13 September 2003

More information can be found by clicking 'read more' and by going the ICIS site at www.icis.unimaas.nl.

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Course description

The central question that underlies the course is "How to use IA tools and methods in practise?" The related aims of the proposed advanced course are:

• To educate young professionals on the state-of-the-art in Integrated Assessment
• To train the participants to apply IA methodology in policy contexts
• To provide the participants with the opportunity to enter an active interdisciplinary research community
• To give young professionals the opportunity to come into contact with key scientists in the field of Integrated Assessment.

The course contents will be structered around the following main themes:
• Science-policy-society interfaces & governance issues
• Integrative concepts & system thinking
• IA modelling
• Scenario analysis
•Participatory methods
• Uncertainty management

Applicant profile

The course IA methodology is designed for young researchers (Ph Ds and post docs) with a natural science, social sciences or humanities background, as well as young professionals in policy, business and NGO circles (age group under 35). Students from less favoured countries are encouraged to participate, and for them help with getting scholarships to cover travel and other costs will be provided.

Course leaders

Prof. Dr. Ir. Jan Rotmans and Dr. Ir. Marjolein van Asselt, ICIS, Maastricht University.

More information

More information can be found at the ICIS website : www.icis.unimaas.nl

Application

Application will be possible from November 2002 and will close on April 1, 2003.
The application information will be made available at the ICIS website: www.icis.unimaas.nl

Contact information

International Centre for Integrative Studies (ICIS)
P.O. Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 43 388 26 62
Fax: +31 43 388 49 16