Dates: July 8, 2013 through July 12, 2013
Location: University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON THE EVENING OF WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2013
Conference Details: More than half of the world’s
population now lives in large urban areas and this number will increase
in the years to come. The growth of the urban population and the dynamic
nature of cities around the world give rise
to an abundance of interesting research questions and challenges that
are of particular interest for the future generation of researchers. Key
issues for modern cities range from public health, logistics, safety,
governance, migration, diversity and cultural
dynamics to design and creativity. The conference will provide the
opportunity for three outstanding undergraduates to showcase their
research to an international audience of fellow students and staff.
Location Details: The Amsterdam metropolitan region
offers an inspiring environment for bringing together a select group of
bright young students to share their ideas, knowledge and perspectives
on this wide range of challenging issues.
Moreover, 2013 will be a special year for Amsterdam as several
extraordinary celebrations are foreseen, including the opening of the
renovated Rijksmuseum and the 400th anniversary of the Canal Ring. The
UvA will look for ways of combining the URC 2013 with
one or more festive occasions taking place in Amsterdam at the same
time.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK WILL
NOMINATE AND SPONSOR UP TO THREE STUDENTS TO TAKE PART – APPLICATIONS
MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON THE EVENING OF WEDNESDAY MAY
22. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO
ugresearch@umd.edu FOR CONSIDERATION
–
PLEASE SUBMITT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR EMAIL OR AS LINKS WITHIN YOUR EMAIL.
Application materials required:
1. A 250 word abstract describing your research
topic – must clearly indicate how it responds to the conference theme
“Urban Challenges”
2. A resume ¬ please be sure to list all your research and research-related activities (including any presentations).
3. A brief summary of each of your current/previous research experiences, using this format for each experience listed:
[Dates of Participation] [Title of Project] [Name of Mentor or Supervisor]
[Description: in 200 words or fewer, explain the
duration, degree, and significance of your involvement, including what
responsibilities you had in the project, and what work was carried out
collaboratively.]
4. Copies of any presentations or publications you
have developed as a result of your research ¬ these may be submitted as
attachments or (if the files are very large) as links to web-hosted
documents.
5. Names and email address for two professors or research supervisors who know your work.
Specify whether you are interested in presenting orally or by poster.
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON THE EVENING OF WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2013
