The course provides participants with new knowledge, tools and skills to address statelessness and enforce the right to nationality. The curriculum is taught by lecturers from a variety of backgrounds, both professionally and geographically, all of whom are internationally recognized experts with many years of experience working on statelessness. Participants from all over the world engage actively in the different sessions, with several opportunities throughout the week to work in smaller teams and focus specifically on their own area of interest, e.g. through assignments designed to develop strategic ideas on research, advocacy or litigation. As such, the participants will benefit from the knowledge and professional experience of both the lecturers and their fellow participants.

Course leader
Dr. Laura Van Waas

Target group
Geographically mixed; experience in working with issues related to statelessness; from academia, legal practice, UN agencies, NGOs, research institutes, government

Course aim
The course considers statelessness and the right to nationality from various angles. It deals with legal and policy issues associated with statelessness. Participants from civil society, academia, governments and international organisations from around the world come together to learn about statelessness, explore fundamental questions of definition and legal frameworks, and to develop plans for action. The course is offered by the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, in collaboration with Tilburg University

Fee info
EUR 950: The course fee is 950. - This covers all weekday lunches, tuition, course materials, an opening reception and closing dinner.- Other evening and weekend meals are not included in the course fee.- A limited number of tuition waivers are available for applicants who are able to demonstrate how their work would benefit from participation in the course, but who would otherwise be unable to participate.- Note that the tuition waivers are highly competitive and we strongly encourage you to seek alternative funding to secure your participation in the course.- All participants must cover their own costs for travel to and accommodation in Tilburg for the duration of the course.

Tilburg University
Address: International Office, PO Box 90153 International Office P 2.219
Postal code: 5000LE
City: Tilburg
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://tilburguniversity.nl/summerschool
E-mail: summerschool@tilburguniversity.nl
Phone: 0031134663743 (or 8911)