Sixth ULLA Summer School for Postgraduate Training and Research (Paris)

General information

1. Venue
The Summer School will take place at:

University of Paris South-XI
Centre d'Etudes Pharmaceutiques
5, rue Jean-Baptiste Clément
F - 92296 Châtenay-Malabry
Tel: +33 (0)146 835 708 (do not dial 0 outside France)
Fax: +33 (0)146 835 312

2. Accommodation
Students will be housed in different Foundations of the "Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris", located at the following address:
19, boulevard Jourdan, 75690 Paris cedex 14
Tel: +33 (0)144 166 400
Fax: +33 (0)144 166 401
Website: www.ciup.fr
The Cité Universitaire can be reached very easily from either Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, or Orly airport, or Gare du Nord train station (Eurostar terminal) by taking RER line B, station "Cité Universitaire".

Transport to the Centre d'Etudes Pharmaceutiques: The campus can be reached in about 1 hr, by taking RER line B either to Robinson, or to Antony and then buses. Details and maps will be provided. One-week commuter tickets will be provided: one identity picture will be requested for commuter's card.

Rooms for students: Rooms have been booked for participants, who are required to specify on the registration form their preference for sharing a room with a colleague.

Meals: Breakfast will be served at the Cité Universitaire and evening meals can be taken there or in one of the many restaurant of Paris (not included). Coffee breaks and lunch will be available from Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th and from Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th at the Restaurant Universitaire on the Campus of Châtenay-Malabry.

Instructors: Instructors will be housed either at the Cité Internationale Universitaire, at Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre (single rooms), or at Hôtel du Lion (RER line B Station Denfert-Rochereau).

3. Admission Procedure
The Summer School is open to a selection of PhD students from ULLA institutions, from other institutions of higher education, and to young industrial researchers.

PhDs from ULLA institutions
PhDs from ULLA institutions. During the selection procedure, the various academic backgrounds of the candidates will be taken into account. ULLA strives to include participants with many different research strengths, thus creating a diverse learning environment.

All selected PhD students are required to be present in Châtenay-Malabry during the entire period of the School and to attend seven courses, plus the Symposium and Poster Day. Students will be awarded a Summer School certificate after having attended the mandatory seven courses. To apply, please complete the attached form, making sure to list three courses of preference for each day in order of priority. In the event courses become full, the organisers will place students in their second or third course choice. Every effort will be made, however, to ensure students are placed in their first choice of courses.

As an ULLA Summer School student, participants will receive the following: commuter ticket, course documentation, accommodation for eleven nights, lunches at Restaurant Universitaire at Châtenay-Malabry, and participation in social events. All other costs are at the participant's expense.

Other students and researchers from industry
Other students and researchers from industry. The Summer School is open to a limited number of participants from other universities and young researchers from industry. To apply, candidates should complete the attached application form and submit the additional documentation needed. This includes a letter of reference from supervising academic or industrial staff that also guarantees the payment of fees.

Fees
Fees. The cost of the full programme for external PhD students will be Euro 1,200 (Euro 800 if no accommodation is needed). This registration fee covers all course documentation, accommodation for eleven nights, lunches at Restaurant Universitaire at Châtenay-Malabry, and participation in social events. The registration fee for young researchers from industry will be Euro 1,600 (Euro 1,200 if no accommodation is needed) and includes all the same benefits of enrolment.
PhDs or young researchers wishing to attend only a selection of courses are asked to contact Professor Denis Labarre to arrange the appropriate fees.

4. Language
All courses will be taught in English.

5. Social Programme
There will be social activities organised for all participants. These will include a Welcome Party at arrival on Monday 7th evening in Cité Universitaire, a Dinner-Cruise on River Seine in Paris on Friday 11th and a Farewell Party on Thursday 17th evening on the Campus. Participation in these events is included in the registration fee. There will also be free time during which participants may investigate the many sights and sounds of Paris. Visits can be organised on Sunday 13th morning.

6. Important Dates

Timetable
5 May 2003 Application deadline for ULLA PhD students.

Late May Confirmation of registration to ULLA PhD students.

6 June 2003 Application deadline for external PhD students and young researchers from industry.

Late June Confirmation of registration to external PhD students and young researchers from industry.

18 June 2003 Deadline for abstracts.

7 July 2003 Check into the Cité Internationale Universitaire.

8 July - 17 July 2003 See Summer School Programme.

18 July 2003 Check out.

7. Local coordinators
The application forms from ULLA PhD students are to be sent to the local coordinators:

Faculty of Pharmacy, Uppsala University: Professor Eva Brittebo
School of Pharmacy, University of London: Mrs Paula Dickson
Leiden/Amsterdam Centre for Drug Research: Mrs. Martha van der Ham (Leiden)
Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Paris Sud: Professor Denis Labarre
The Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Mrs Marianne W. Jørgensen

8. Further information
For further information, please contact:

Professor Denis Labarre
University Paris South
Faculty of Pharmacy
5, rue Jean-Baptiste Clément
F-92296 Châtenay-Malabry cedex
France
Phone: +33 1 46 835 708
Fax: +33 1 46 835 312
E-mail: denis.labarre@cep.u-psud.fr

9. ULLA Executive Committee
The Summer School has been brought to you by the Executive Committee of the European University Consortium for Advanced Pharmaceutical Education and Research, the members of which are:

Professor A.T. Florence (London)
Professor Tony Moffat (London)
Mrs Paula Dickson (London)
Professor Sven Frøkjær (Copenhagen)
Mrs Marianne W. Jørgensen (Copenhagen)
Professor Gerard J. Mulder (LACDR)
Professor Rob Leurs (LACDR)
Dr Henk van der Goot (LACDR)
Professor Lennart Dencker (Uppsala)
Professor Eva Brittebo (Uppsala)
Professor Hans Lennernäs (Uppsala)
Professor Anne-Marie Quéro (Paris)
Professor Denis Labarre (Paris)
Professor Dominique Duchène (Paris)
Mrs Joelle Pornin (Paris)