Application Deadline: March 7, 1997
Objectives: This ASI focuses on one of the most important areas of the
information industry: the workflow systems and interoperability. The aim of
this ASI is to disseminate the state-of-the-art knowledge on the topic to
scientists in an international setting, to bring together the distinguished
researchers, consultants and practitioners in the field, to share information
on latest research findings and on ongoing projects, to provide an environment
where "students" may learn from distinguished teachers and to
stimulate collaboration among scientists.
Directors:
Asuman Dogac, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Leonid Kalinichenko, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
Tamer Ozsu, University od Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Amit Sheth, University of Georgia, Athens, USA
List of Lecturers: Umesh Dayal (USA), Asuman Dogac (Turkey), Ahmed Elmagarmid
(USA), Opher Etzion (Israel), Dimitrios Georgakopoulos (USA), Nuno Guimaraes
(Portugal), Leonid Kalinichenko (Russia), C. Mohan (USA), Peter Muth (Germany),
Erich Neuhold (Germany), Marek Rusinkiewicz (USA), Tamer Ozsu (Canada), Hans
Schek (Switzerland), Amit Sheth (USA), Richard M. Soley (USA)
Funding and Procedure of Application: Limited number of partial funding for the
travel and living expenses of participants from NATO countries and from Central
and Eastern Europe countries are available. Applicants should fill in the attached
application form and return it together with a Letter of Recommendation as soon
as possible to:
Asuman Dogac, Dept. of Computer Eng., Middle East Technical University, 06531,
Ankara, Turkey, email: workflow@srdc.metu.edu.tr, Fax: +90-312-2101259 or
+90-312- 2101411, Phone: +90 312 210 1298 or +90-312-2102076
Please note that the grants are only available for participants from higher
education institutions or other non-profit organizations. There is a 400 USD
participation fee for participants from the industry.
Kindly note that the deadline for applications is March 7, 1997. The number of
participants will be limited to 60. All applicants will receive a notice by
May 26, 1997.
Living Expenses: The summer school will held in the Grand Hotel Tarabya right on
Bosphorous, Istanbul, Turkey. The living expenses for 10 nights of stay
(in a double room per person) amount to 780 USD which covers full board
accommodation and coffee breaks at the Grand Hotel Tarabya. Single room full board
is 1290 USD for 10 nights including coffee breaks.
Liability and Insurance: The directors of the Summer School do not assume any
responsibility or any liability for persons participating in the meeting.
More information is available at: http://www.srdc.metu.edu.tr/cfp.html
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APPLICATION FORM
NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) on Workflow Management Systems and
Interoperability, August 12-21, 1997, Grand Hotel Tarabya, Istanbul, Turkey
(Incomplete forms will not be taken into consideration)
Surname: Name:
Date of Birth(D/M/Y): Citizenship:
Male: Female:
Mailing address:
Phone No: Office: Home:
email: Fax: Telex:
A letter of recommendation from ----------------- will follow.
Highest university degree obtained, year, name of institution:
Institution presently associated with:
Present professional position and duties:
Current fields of interest in computer science:
Publications:
Periods spent outside the academic life:
I intend to submit a poster contribution: Y/N
Signature: Date:
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 7, 1997
Please return this form to:
Asuman Dogac, Dept. of Computer Eng., Middle East Technical University, 06531,
Ankara, Turkey, email: workflow@srdc.metu.edu.tr, Fax: +90-312-2101259 or
+90-312- 2101411, Phone: +90 312 210 1298 or +90-312-2102076
APPLICATION FOR A GRANT
1. Your application for a GRANT will be considered only if the whole form is filled
in completely and signed by you and your institution. If you do not wish to apply
for a grant, please do not fill in this part.
2. Limited number of partial grants are available only for those participants
i) from NATO countries and from Central and Eastern Europe countries, and
ii) from higher education institutions or other non-profit organizations.
3. If a support for travel expenses is granted, the amount will be reimbursed to the
participant during the Summer School by cash in USD.
a) Travel expenses:
When using the most economical way of travelling, my travel costs amount to:
------------- USD
I hereby request a support for my travel expenses to the amount of -------------- USD
b) Living expenses
I hereby request a support for my living expenses to the amount of --------------USD
STATEMENT BY THE APPLICANT
Other sources in my country will contribute to my expenses:
travel expenses------------USD, living expenses ----------------USD
I do not receive any further support and I hereby declare that the above
information is correct and to the best of my knowledge.
Signature Date
STATEMENT BY THE INSTITUTION
Surname: Name: Date of birth:
The applicant is associated with our institution. His/her position is:
Our institution will contribute to the costs arising from the applicant's
attendance to the Summer School to the total amount of --------------USD
travel expenses ------------------ USD living expenses ------------------- USD
signature/stamp: date:
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