Discover how to apply for a scholarship to participate in the Young Professionals Forum 2024!

The Fondazione Magnetto offers 4 scholarships to cover the participation in the entire Workshop and Forum in Venaria Reale, Italy, at CCR premises (24-27 September 2024), including travel, accommodation, and meals.

There are 3 places (scholarships) to total coverage to access the Forum program sponsored by the Associazione Amici della Reggia e del Centro di Restauro "La Venaria Reale"reserved for graduates or university students of the Degree Course in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage of the University of Turin and the Centro e Conservazione e Restauro "La Venaria Reale" (CCR).

The scholarship will guarantee the full coverage of the cost of the course, the accommodation of the participants, the A/R travel expenses and the food . Anything that is not included in the above item will be borne by the winner.

Interested candidates in the scholarship need to apply for the Call for Training, submitting their CV and relevant project work on cultural accessibility.

How to apply for a scholarship
Candidates should follow these steps:
- Fill in the following FORM electronically by August 31, 2024.
- Attach your CV and the Project Work (maximum of 2 A4 pages).
Both the CV and Project Work must be submitted in PDF format and in English.

CV: please include the following information in your CV:
- Personal information: full name, address, email address, gender, date of birth, phone number
- Education
- Relevant work experience
- Level of English and Italian (if spoken)

Project Work: the project work should address the following points and be no longer than 2 pages:
- Case study: Present a case study related to cultural accessibility. Provide a critical analysis of the selected theme, focusing on its strengths and points of improvement. You may attach photos if necessary.
- Motivation: Explain why you chose this case study and why you want to join this workshop.
- Goals: Describe your specific goals for participating in this course and what you hope to gain from the workshop.

Selection Criteria: candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria.
- Students or young professionals currently involved in activities related to the Forum topic and experience in the heritage field.
- Special consideration will be given to applications that present a case study that directly involves the applicant in cultural accessibility projects with both public and private organisations.
- Quality of submitted application forms, particularly the case studies provided.
- Proficiency in English
- Italian language skills (preferential)

Requirements

Technical equipment
  • Computer or tablet
  • Broadband internet connection
  • Speaker or earphones
  • Microphone and webcam