The summer school will be held at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences China at very special rates. The classroom is air-conditioned and equipped with all conference materials. Special areas are reserved for students for coursework and study. The official language is English. To guarantee the quality of the school, we plan to have a maximum of 50 students. Participants will receive a certificate of participation from ACM and an offer of a complimentary one-year student membership in ACM!

Relevant dates for the two stages of registration:

Application:                           May 15, 2010

Admission notice:                   June 15, 2010

Registration and payment:      July 15, 2010

Registration steps:

1. Applicants must fill out and submit the application form. Please attach a short curriculum vitae (CV), specifying two references from whom letters of recommendation may be obtained. Deadline for application is May 15, 2010. Applicants will be selected based on their CV and letters, and notified about admission by June 15, 2010.

2. Once accepted, participants will be asked to pay the registration fee. The registration fee is 1500 RMB (CNY), which  includes all course material and meal from July 25 to July 30, 2010. The registration fee is not refundable. The bank transfer fax must be sent before July 15, 2010. Bank details and instructions for payment will be provided upon acceptance of the application. For a limited number of applicants with financial need, fellowships will be provided to cover the registration fee. The grants will be awarded on the basis of the curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation.