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Applicants from Germany and Poland
Overview of European Field Study (2009)
and Toronto Symposium (2010)
For an introduction to the project's aim, scope and
approach see the  Project
Overview.
If you have not done so already, please also consult the FAQ page of this website.
European Itinerary
A preliminary version of the 2009 European Field Study itinerary (subject to change) is available in the form of both a map and table with narrative.
Handbook
A preliminary Handbook for the 2009 Field Study is available for downloading. It will be updated in spring 2009.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply and participate, you must:
- be studying to become an educator;
- be nominated by one of the following eligible institutions:
- AP Kraków
- Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung (GHSt)
- Your home university (including Pädagogische Hochschulen) in Baden-Württemberg (BW)
- Adam-Mickiewicz University, Poznan (AMU)
- be in at least your third semester (second year) of university
studies at the time of application;
- continue to be enrolled at your university in the 2009-2010 academic
year;
- commit to participating fully in the work of the program, including preparing a project for presentation at the February 2010 symposium in Toronto; and
- be preparing to teach in a field relevant to the
project.
Costs and Financial Aid
We estimate the total cost of pre-departure seminars,
the 26-day Field Study in Europe (July / August 2009) and the
10-day Symposium in Toronto (February 2010) at CAD-$7500. All
students who can demonstrate need will receive financial aid ("bursary").
The bursary will cover airfare, transportation within
Europe and Canada, accommodation, food at group meals, entrance
fees, honoraria for guest experts, and materials. Students will
pay for their own incidentals (e.g. beverages at restaurants,
refreshments, film, phonecalls, souvenirs). In addition, German
students are expected to make a contribution to the Project
of 250 €; Polish students are expected to contribute 250
zl. If you cannot afford these amounts, please contact
the Project Coordinators in confidence. Your financial status
will not affect your chances of selection; and if you are selected,
we will do our best to secure additional financial aid for you.
In other words, do not let financial considerations affect
your decision whether to apply to the project!
Requirements / Expectations
Students selected will be expected to participate
actively in all the activities associated with the project.
This includes visiting houses of worship other than your own
faith community (if any).
German and Polish students must:
- Remit a non-refundable fee of 250 € or 250 zl to
cover partial costs of the Field Study component in Europe
and the Symposium in Toronto (note: additional financial
assistance is available to those who require it).
- Upon selection, notify the Project Coordinators within
the indicated time-limit whether they will be participating.
- Sign a waiver releasing the Project Coordinators, York
University, and the other affiliated universities and sponsors
from any and all liability relating to any mishap encountered
in connection with the Project.
- Arrange for a valid passport and any necessary visa(s).
- Take out appropriate extended health insurance.
- Attend orientation sessions as arranged prior to departure
and after return.
- Participate in a project and present its results at the
Symposium in February 2010.
You can find a list of expectations and responsibilities
for all students in the preliminary 2007 Field Study Handbook,
now available for downloading in pdf and Word format. The 2009 Handbook will be available in the fall of 2008 and is subject to updating.
Application Process / Selection Criteria
The application process for the 2009-2010 cycle is now complete. We expect to be able to notify students whether they have been accepted by the end of February at the latest.
Students will be selected on the basis of their
academic record, the relevance of their prospective teaching
program to the mandate of the project; their personal qualities,
and their potential for contributing to and benefiting from
participation in the project. The Project Coodinators reserve
the right to ensure diversity and balance within the group.
Please download
an application form and return it and the other required application materials to the TftF e-mail: tftf@yorku.ca.
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