Faq - Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies

Application, Registration and Fees

How do I know if my application has been accepted?

If your application is accepted the NSAS will immediately inform you via email. Information for electronic registration will also be sent to you together with payment information. Please register and pay as soon as possible, in any case before the indicated deadline. To inquire about the status of your application, you may contact the NSAS via email.

Does NSAS provide financial support?

No, unfortunately the NSAS is unable to provide any form of financial support.

What is included in the registration fee?

The Registration Fee includes the cost of registration, all lectures and material for Advanced Courses: it will also include accommodation and meals during the days of the Advanced Courses , as indicated in the Registration and Fees webpage, if this option is chosen. Typically accommodation begins in the afternoon of the start date, which is Saturday with checkout on Saturday morning of the following week. The registration fee is fixed and cannot be prorated.

Are there special student fees?

Yes. Please refer to the Registration and Fees section of our website. Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible for reduced Registration Fees.

I have been accepted to the Course. How do I register?

Information for electronic registration will be sent to you together with payment information.

Does the NSAS accept wire transfers?

Bank wire transfers are the preferred form of payment: details for the transfer will be emailed to accepted applicants.

Does the NSAS accept Purchase Orders as payment?

No.

After completing my registration, will I receive a program or other material?

Shortly before the beginning of your Course you will be sent additional information specific to the Advanced Course you are attending. The final program will be available online short before the beginning of each Advanced Course.

I have canceled from an Advanced Course and I am eligible for a reimbursement. When can I expect my reimbursement?

All reimbursements are processed 4-8 weeks after the Advanced Course.

I sent in my registration and payment. When can I expect to receive a receipt?

Receipts are normally sent out via e-mail. If you need a receipt, please contact us via email.

Getting There

How do I get to the venue with public transportation?

Please visit the Travel Information page on the NSAS website for detailed information.

Am I responsible for making and paying for my own transportation arrangements?

Yes. All Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

Where can I find information about the Course and Workshop areas?

Please visit the Venue page on the NSAS website.

What is appropriate dressing attire for the Course?

All Courses are meant to be conducted in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

What happens if I arrive onsite late at night?

The reception is staffed 24 hours a day: if your arrival time is after 11.00pm please contact us in advance.

Onsite

I am bringing my laptop, can I get an internet connection?

Yes, there will be a wireless connection at the venue.

Will I need a power adaptor?

If needed, you should bring your own electrical adaptors with you, which is a Type C (CEE 7/16) two-pronged adaptor where the pins are 4mm in diameter. This adaptor is also called a “Europlug”. International power adapters, if needed, may be found in Venice.

May I attend only part of an Advanced Course?

We strongly discourage partial attendance and in order fully gain from an Advanced Course, participants should attend for the full duration. Should personal circumstances require this, please contact us and let us know.

Is there someone I can contact if I have further questions?

Please feel free to email anytime.

What happens if I do not attend a Course at the last minute?

Please refer to the Cancellation Policy on the Registration and Fee webpage.

If I have registered for an Advanced Course but cannot attend may I send a substitute?

If special circumstances demand, sending a substitute is allowed provided the following conditions are met:

(a) the substitute is admitted after the review and selection process

(b) the Substitution Fee of € 500 is paid in full

(c) the substitute occupies the room booked for the original participant: in case a new room is needed, there will be a separate charge for this.

What if I am not able to stay for the entire Advanced Course? Can fees be prorated?

The fixed fee will be charged regardless of the length of time a participant attends an event. Fees cannot be prorated for anyone.

How about handicapped accessibility?

The site is fully handicapped accessible. Please let us know in advance about specific needs.

May I bring my pet to the venue?

Animals are not allowed in class and during meals: please contact us with specific requests.

After an Advanced Course

Will the facility be open before and after the days of the event?

The lecture hall and other areas of the venue may not be available before and after the dates of each Advanced Course or may be occupied by other activities.

Are credits available to participants?

If you need University Credits, the NSAS will release a transcript to interested participants at the end of each Course showing the actual amount of effort and work. This corresponds, according to international standards, to 5.2 ECTS Credits. Your own University or research institution will then grant the Credits to you.

The NSAS Advanced Courses, Workshops and other events do not provide participants with CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits.

How do I stay longer in Venice?

The island of San Servolo is an academic facility, not a hotel, and extending your stay very often is not possible after the end of an Advanced Course. If you wish to stay longer, you must reserve a hotel elsewhere independently: Venice offers an extremely ample variety of accommodations and activities suitable for all taste and all budgets. Please note that the NSAS is unable to assist with individual travel or accommodation needs.