{"id":1268,"date":"2026-09-14T13:07:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T12:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1268"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:32:05","slug":"practical-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1268","title":{"rendered":"Practical Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everything you need to know before joining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cruise School on Artificial Intelligence for Technological &amp; Social Change will take place <strong>22\u201329 January 2027<\/strong>, combining an international academic programme with a one-week Mediterranean cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you can find the main information about eligibility, participation fees, funding opportunities and academic recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates &amp; Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>22\u201329 January 2027 \u00b7 8 days \/ 7 nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cruise School is open to participants from different academic and professional backgrounds, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PhD candidates at any stage of their doctoral programme;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master\u2019s students;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>researchers and postdoctoral fellows;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>university professors and staff;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professionals, managers and industry experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants from <strong>STEM, social sciences and humanities<\/strong> are welcome. No specific disciplinary background is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participation Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation fees depend on the selected cabin category and occupancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Cabin<\/th><th>Early Bird<\/th><th>Late<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Inside \u2013 Quadruple<\/td><td>\u20ac770<\/td><td>\u20ac950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inside \u2013 Triple<\/td><td>\u20ac830<\/td><td>\u20ac1,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inside \u2013 Double<\/td><td>\u20ac920<\/td><td>\u20ac1,120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inside \u2013 Single<\/td><td>\u20ac1,120<\/td><td>\u20ac1,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outside \u2013 Quadruple<\/td><td>\u20ac890<\/td><td>\u20ac1,060<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outside \u2013 Triple<\/td><td>\u20ac950<\/td><td>\u20ac1,120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outside \u2013 Double<\/td><td>\u20ac1,040<\/td><td>\u20ac1,240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outside \u2013 Single<\/td><td>\u20ac1,240<\/td><td>\u20ac1,480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Balcony \u2013 Double<\/td><td>\u20ac1,120<\/td><td>\u20ac1,360<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Balcony \u2013 Single<\/td><td>\u20ac1,300<\/td><td>\u20ac1,530<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early Bird deadline: 30 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>42nd-cycle PhD candidates<\/strong>, the Early Bird deadline is extended to <strong>30 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the Early Bird deadline, Late fees apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The participation fee includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>participation in the academic programme;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lectures and workshops;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interdisciplinary and applied activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business game activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>group Studio Project;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Academic Showcase;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>participation in the Mediterranean cruise according to the selected cabin category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any additional personal expenses or services not expressly included in the programme are excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erasmus+ &amp; Funding Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants may be eligible for <strong>Erasmus+ or other mobility funding<\/strong> through their home university or institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility, reimbursement amounts and procedures depend on the regulations of each institution. Participants interested in funding are therefore encouraged to contact their university\u2019s international mobility or Erasmus+ office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=914\"><strong>Learn More about Erasmus+ &amp; Funding<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ECTS &amp; Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants who successfully complete the Cruise School activities may obtain <strong>7 ECTS\/CFU<\/strong>, subject to recognition by their home institution or academic programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Certificate of Participation<\/strong> will also be issued upon completion of the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants who need formal recognition of credits should check the applicable procedures with their university or doctoral programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1261\"><strong>Discover the Programme<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants should bring a <strong>personal laptop<\/strong>, as some sessions and project activities may involve digital tools and data analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Python and\/or R may be used during selected activities, but <strong>advanced programming skills are not required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further organisational information will be provided to registered participants before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Join?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take part in an interdisciplinary international learning experience bringing together Artificial Intelligence, technological change and social transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1271\"><strong>Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to know before joining The Cruise School on Artificial Intelligence for Technological &amp; Social Change will take place 22\u201329 January 2027, combining an international academic programme with a one-week Mediterranean cruise. 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