International Summer School 2026 Call for applications

Fil. Dr. Jan-U. Sandal Institute invites to International Summer School SISS 2026 in Norway. The main goals of the International Summer School SISS 2026 are to write a scientific article or book chapter for publishing or making a scientific or pragmatic project and prepare for presentation at a Summit. Furthermore, based on the experiences at Fil. Dr. Jan-U. Sandal Institute, increase science interaction, and develop effective knowledge transfer mechanisms.

International Summer School SISS 2026 in Norway period is from 23rd of June till 12th of August, 2025, in all 5 classes:

Class #1: June 23, to July 1, 2026
Class #2: July 3, to July 11, 2026
Class #3: July 14, to July 22, 2026
Class #4: July 24, to August 1, 2026
Class #5: August 4, to August 12, 2026

Four participants per class only.  Please contact your university international/academic mobility/exchange office for more information

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CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Be a Social Entrepreneur School IBS alumni and a representative of universities and colleges in the Sandal Institute Global network, which now comprises 44 units in 8 countries on 4 continents.
• Start preparing an article or project concerning the International Summer School SISS 2026 activities before coming. Fulfilling the article or project during the International Summer School SISS 2026.
• Be ready for keynote speaking at a Summit Conversation on Emerging Issues in Social Entrepreneurship.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. To complete your application, you will need to submit 3 forms/documents:
   - Copy of the first page of your international passport (Name_Passport.pdf);
   - Letter of Motivation where you describe the relevance of your candidacy, you motivation for applying and the idea of your science article (signed by the applicant, not more 1 page A4, Name_Motivation.pdf);
   - Curriculum Vitae, use http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/documents/curriculum-vitae (Name_CV.pdf);
2. Documents that do not meet the requirements, will not be considered.
3. Send documents in 1 email (letter subject – SPME_Name) to the SPME coordinator:
   jan-u.sandal@janusandal.no.
4. Application deadline is set to June 16, 2026 (23:59 in Oslo)
5. Out of all applications, Fil. Dr. Jan-U. Sandal will choose the 20 most relevant candidates for participation.
6. Qualified candidates will be notified by June 19, 2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accommodation, transportation in Norway and dietary expenses during the International Summer School SISS 2026 are covered by Fil. Dr. Jan-U. Sandal Institute Grant ES-01-A. Participants must have travel insurance and cover private expenses plus flights to and from Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Students will be charges student fees/donations..

Looking forward to welcoming you in Fil. Dr. Jan-U. Sandal International Summer School 2026!

CONTACTS IN NORWAY
Fil. Dr. Jan-Urban Sandal
Email: jan-u.sandal@janusandal.no
Phone/Fax: +47 47 27 66 11