Workshops and Summer Schools

Proposals for workshops and summer schools must be submitted in reply to the annual call for workshops and summer schools and address the aims of MathFIT. As to why a proposal addresses the aims of MathFIT should be clearly stated. There are no standard forms and proposals should be submitted in the form of a Case for Support (of not more than six pages in length) which should include the following information.

1. The name and address of the proposer(s).

2. Details of the proposed event.

   • Title.
   • Venue.
   • Date of the event.
   • The estimated number of participants, detailing (as far as possible) the numbers of:
     • invited speakers;
     • EPSRC supported research students;
     • other research students; and
     • other participants.
   • A statement of whether the meeting will be open to all, or only to invited participants.
   • A statement on how the meeting will meet the aims of MathFIT.
   • A brief statement on the aims and objectives of the meeting.
   • Brief details of the organisation and the programme of the meeting.
   • The names and addresses of invited speakers, with an indication of any who have provisionally accepted the invitation to attend.
   • Details of which mechanisms for dissemination will be used.

3. A Financial Statement - a breakdown of the total estimated expenditure should be given for the following.

   • Travel and subsistence for participants:
     • speakers;
     • EPSRC supported research students;
     • other research students; and
     • other participants.
   • Publicity (e.g. printing of circulars, postage etc).
   • Administration (including hire of rooms and any necessary staff costs).
   • Other costs not listed above, .e.g., childcare provision.

A list of forthcoming workshops and summer schools can be found here, and a list of previously funded workshops and summer schools can be found here. Some frequently asked questions about MathFIT (including workshops and summer schools) can be found here.