Application

We welcome PhD students and early-career researchers who are eager to deepen their understanding of recent advancements in designing human-centric interactive and intelligent systems and to explore innovative and forward-thinking research directions in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

We also encourage industry professionals interested in gaining insights into the school’s topics to participate.

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

The school is open to maximum 35 participants.

Prospective participants have to fill out and submit the form below, also uploading a motivation letter (max 500 words) and a CV (max 500 words + publications).

After receiving the notification of the admission, the selected candidates can proceed with the registration and fee payment.

REGISTRATION FEES (22% VAT INCLUDED): 

  • Euro 450 for students and young researchers from academia and public research institutions
  • Euro 600 for industry representatives and professionals from other institutions

The registration fees cover lectures, course materials, welcome cocktail, coffee breaks, lunches, conference dinner and wi-fi connection. Travel costs and accommodation are not included.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of scholarships covering application fees and/or accommodation (in a shared room in the nearby “foresteria”) will be granted. Applicants interested in these scholarships MUST clearly state this in the application form and should explain the reasons why they apply for the scholarship in the motivation letter.

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Deadlines

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Student application:  May 9th, 2025

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Notification of acceptance:  May 23rd, 2025

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Registration and payment for accepted students: June 20th, 2025

Application form

* Personal information required

    Name*


    Surname*


    Institution*


    Street*


    Postal code*


    Town*


    Country*


    Phone*


    Email*

    Do you wish to apply for the scholarship? (if you select “Yes” please remember to explain why in the motivation letter)

    Yes

    No

    Motivation letter [max 500 words]*

    CV [max 500 words + publications]*

    By submitting this registration form you authorise Fondazione Alessandro Volta to include your personal data on its mailing list for the distribution of information material. We will never share your personal data with any third party.
    According the General Data Protection Regulation, you may have access to these details at any time and request their modification and cancellation sending an email to: info@lakecomoschool.org

    Requirements

    In addition to applicant quality, the Organizing Committee will consider a number of features including: the coherence of the motivation with the aim and scope of the school, the potential benefit for the student’s research, the timeliness for the development of the student’s career. Preference will be given to applicants not participating onsite in the previous edition (2022) of the school.

    The school is especially addressed to doctoral students and young postdoctoral scholars. A very limited number of senior students (e.g., assistant/associate/full professors) can be admitted, if they provide strong and convincing motivation in their application letter.