Regional Studies Association and Open Days 2013 University Master Class




OPEN DAYS 2013 University Sessions and Master Class:

RSA is the exclusive partner.

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The Regional Studies Association has been selected as the exclusive partner to DG Regio and the Committee of the Regions for the OPEN DAYS 2013. The RSA will be continuing to work with DG Regio and the Committee of the Regions in the design and content of the OPEN DAYS University Programme. Learn about the OPEN DAYS University Sessions in the Information Pack .

OPEN DAYS 2013 UNIVERSITY MASTER CLASS

The Directorate-General for Regional & Urban Policy, European Commission, and the Regional Studies Association would like to invite postgraduates and early career researchers interested in European Cohesion Policy to apply for the Open Days Master Class.

The 11th OPEN DAYS – European Week of Regions and Cities will be held in Brussels, 7th-10th October 2013. Together with the EU institutions, more than 200 regions and cites will contribute to a programme of 100 seminars, workshops, debates, exhibitions and networking opportunities for around 6,000 participants.  For the first time, the Open Days University will include a Master Class for postgraduate students and early career researchers to learn more about Cohesion Policy and meet senior policymakers and academics. The application process is competitive; at least two places will be reserved for applicants from each of the 27 Member States and Croatia. A small number of non-EU participants (up to 15) could also participate. The successful applicants will have their return travel to Brussels and accommodation for up to two nights provided.

Deadline for submissions: 15th April 2013.
Applications received after this date will not be accepted.


Aim of the OPEN DAYS University Master Class 2013

The aim of the ODU-MC is to improve understanding of EU Cohesion Policy and its research potential among European postgraduate students and early career researchers. Specifically, the objectives are:

·       To  present  the  latest  developments in  research  oEuropean  regional  and urban development and EU Cohesion Policy;

·       To enable postgraduates and early career researchers (ECR) to exchange views with EU politicians, officials and senior academics in the field of European regional and urban development and policy;

·       To help create networking links among postgraduates/ECR from different countries and with the wider EU policy and academic communities; and

·       To raise awareness and understanding of the research potential in the field of EU Cohesion Policy.


POSTER COMPETITION 2013
Deadline for submissions: 31st May 2013.
Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

The Directorate-General for Regional & Urban Policy, European Commission, and the Regional Studies Association would like to invite postgraduates and early career researchers interested in European Cohesion Policy to apply to present their research in the form of a poster at the 11th OPEN DAYS 2013 European Week of Cities and Region, 7th-10th October 2013.

The 11th OPEN DAYS – European Week of Regions and Cities will be held in Brussels. Together with the EU institutions, more than 200 regions and cites will contribute to a programme of 100 seminars, workshops, debates, exhibitions and networking opportunities for around 6,000 participants.

The Poster Competition is in its fourth year and will take place on the 8th October 2013 where 6 shortlisted finalists will be invited to attend OPEN DAYS to showcase research via a poster. Accommodation for up to 2 nights and a return flight/train to Brussels will be provided.

Prize: €750 for the overall winner and €250 for the first runner-up.



Regional Studies Association
North America Project Office
The Lewis Center, UCLA Luskin School of Public
Affairs, 3350 Public Affairs Building Room 6263,
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Tel + 1 310 291 3708
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