Università della Svizzera italiana
Summer School in Social Sciences Methods
Università della Svizzera italiana
Summer School in Social Sciences Methods
6-21 August 2026

Payment

Online payment

With the online payment, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail as soon as you complete the payment.

Please note that we cannot issue a formal invoice if the online payment is selected. If you need to be reimbursed by your institution, we can issue a formal payment receipt.

 

Payment by bank transfer

If you pay by bank transfer, you will receive an invoice via e-mail (within 10 working days from the registration date). Please ensure that you enter the address and any additional information for the invoice on your registration form.

If it is your university/employer that will pay the fees, please enter their details so we can issue an invoice using the correct details.

If making the payment from abroad, please check with your bank whether you will be charged fees for the international transfer - please add that amount to your transfer so that we receive the amount requested.

 

Important:

  • Your registration is conditional until the fee has been fully paid. Your payment is due within 30 days of receiving the invoice. If you fail to do so, your application will be cancelled, and your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
  • If you apply late (July or later), make sure that the payment is made a week before Summer School starts at the very latest. Please note that only payment by card will be available from early July. If you register late, send a copy of the proof of payment to the Summer School to make sure that your payment is recorded without delay.
  • Write to [email protected] if you need the payment receipt in order to be refunded by your University/Company.

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  • Cancellation & refunding rules

    Please note that if you cancel your registration for any reason, the following rules apply to refunding:

    • Before May 1st: We will retain 50 CHF to cover our administrative costs.
    • Between May 1st and June 30th, we will refund 50% of the paid fees.
    • From July 1st: No refunds will be made.

    USI students: if you cancel your registration for any reason after the 1st of July, we will charge you with 50 CHF to cover our administrative costs.

    Depending on your financial situation, cancellation insurance might be advisable. Check if you already have one, as many travel insurances include cancellations.

    All workshops are subject to cancellation until June 16th if there are fewer than 8 (paid) registrations. In this case, you can choose to register for another workshop or to be refunded.

  • Seeking financial assistance: Some advice

    As the Summer School is financed through participant’s fees alone and has no funds of its own, it cannot offer any scholarship, grants or financial aid. Below you will find some advice on how to seek financial assistance to cover the Summer School fees.

    Students from Swiss Universities and research institutions

    • As the National Science Foundation stopped offering grants for attending Summer Schools and similar events, universities were asked to set aside funds specifically for this kind of training; enquire in your department, institute, faculty or university.

    In addition:

    • Find out how continuous training is funded in your institutional setting.
    • (PhD) Students: check with your supervisor/program director if funds are available within your doctoral programme
    • Check within your institution: most universities and other academic institutions have special grants, prices etc.; these are sometimes limited to students in specific disciplines/areas/themes. Most universities have an office/contact person who can help you to find out what is available. Note that these grants often require an early application.

    Students from other countries

    • Use Erasmus+ Traineeship to attend the Summer School: students may use an Erasmus+ Traineeship to attend the Summer School. Switzerland is an eligible destination, and our courses fulfill the program's criteria. Please consult your home university’s international office directly to confirm eligibility and the application process.
    • Check with your country’s national science foundation or equivalent. Many countries finance participation in Summer Schools.
    • Please inquire at your own institution; most universities have a special office or a contact person who can help you to find out what is available.

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