As part of its ongoing efforts to engage academics, researchers, professionals, students, and the general public in intellectual and rigorous discourse on pertinent matters related to ethics, CILE offers annual Summer and Winter School programs where speakers and participants engage in the critical and interdisciplinary examination of ethical issues triggered by cutting-edge thinking in a range of applied fields of inquiry. Past Summer and Winter Schools have covered topics ranging from vaccination ethics, to ethics and maqāsid (higher objectives of sharī‘a), to maṣlaḥa (benefit/interest) as an ethical concept, and more.
About CILE’s Summer/Winter School
Who is the CILE Summer/Winter School targeted towards?
CILE Summer/Winter programs welcome applicants from around the world and are open to the general public but primarily target graduate students.
Since covid-19 CILE Summer/Winter school programs have been hosted virtually, enabling individuals not based in Doha to attend the program from around the world.
How long does each Summer/Winter School program run for?
Recent Summer/Winter School Programs have generally been scheduled over the span of two days with sessions generally running for one hour each from the morning to the afternoon / afternoon to the evening with approximately 15 or 30 minute breaks between each session
How can I apply to attend upcoming Summer and Winter School programs?
CILE will announce its upcoming Summer/Winter School program on its website closer to the schedule date of the program and will open registrations for applications then. To receive any email notifications, please subscribe to CILE’s mailing list.
What does the application process consist of?
Upon applying to attend the CILE Summer/Winter School, interested applicants are requested to submit a:
a) Short CV, and
b) A statement (max. 500 words) explaining your educational background, motivation for taking the Summer/Winter School, and how you think this program can help you in your future plans.
After submitting your application, you should receive an email informing you whether or not you have been accepted to the program. / An email will be sent out upon acceptance to the respective Summer/Winter School program.
What are the requirements for the program upon acceptance?
Accepted applicants will be provided with a list of reading assignments prior to the program. Each successful applicant is expected to prepare well for the Summer/Winter School by going through these materials in advance and by engaging in interactive discussions throughout the course.
Successful applicants will receive a certificate of acknowledgment for their participation at the end of the program.
Can I apply to be a speaker/presenter at the summer and/or winter school programs?
To ensure that …. speakers and presenters are selected by invitation only.
My center/institute would like to suggest a potential topic and partnership with CILE for one of the summer/winter school programs, is this possible?
Yes of course, CILE is more than happy to discuss potential partnerships. Please reach out to us at … with a brief description of your topic idea and its relevance.
I have another question not addressed in the above FAQs, who can I contact?
For any further questions or queries please reach out to us via summerschool@cilecenter.org / winterschool@cilecenter.org.