FoSS Summer School 2025 from August 20 to 22 in Berlin

The FoSS Summer School 2025 will take place from 20 to 22 August in Berlin and is organized by the Research Network for Social Law and Social Policy at Fulda University of Applied Sciences and the University of Kassel. It is aimed at doctoral students in the fields of social law and social policy at these universities.

The aim of the event is to familiarize participants with political practice in Berlin, give them the opportunity to present their research projects to an expert audience, receive valuable feedback and exchange ideas with experts and like-minded people. The supporting program includes visits to ministries and associations.

Prerequisites for participation are an ongoing doctorate in one of the areas mentioned, an exposé of the research project (max. 2 pages), the motivation to actively participate and an affiliation with one of the two universities. Participation and catering costs will be covered, accommodation and travel costs will only be financed on a pro rata basis in exceptional cases.

Applications must be sent to the FoSS Coordination (tatevik.mamajanyan[at]sw.hs-fulda[dot]de) by March 31, 2025 and must include an exposé, a letter of motivation (max. 1 page) and a CV with details of the supervisor. Contact persons are Dr. Tatevik Mamajanyan and Dr. Katharina Weyrich.