How to Apply

Who can apply?

The Energy Transition Academy: Circular Economy & Life Cycle Thinking is open to students interested in energy transition, circular economy, life cycle thinking, resource efficiency and sustainable development.

The programme is addressed to:

International students

Students enrolled at foreign higher education institutions, especially those studying engineering, environmental engineering, energy, sustainability, circular economy, natural sciences, technology, management or related fields.

All international participants admitted to the programme will receive financial support in accordance with the project rules. The support includes travel support, accommodation and subsistence support, and a scholarship for the on-site part of the summer school in Gliwice.

Students of the Silesian University of Technology

Students of the Silesian University of Technology who are interested in developing international competences and practical knowledge in the field of energy transition and circular economy (no financial support apply).

Financial support for travel, accommodation, subsistence or scholarship is not available for participants from the Silesian University of Technology under this project.

Basic eligibility requirements

Applicants should:

have student status at the time of application,
be able to participate in both parts of the programme: the online module and the on-site summer school in Gliwice,
have sufficient English language skills to actively participate in lectures, workshops and group work (min. B2 level),
be interested in the thematic scope of the summer school,
submit a complete application package before the deadline,
accept the Recruitment Regulations and participation rules.

Selection process

Applications will be assessed according to the Recruitment Regulations. The selection will take into account formal eligibility, motivation, academic background, interest in the subject area and the quality of the submitted application.

The recruitment process will follow the principles of equal treatment, transparency and non-discrimination.

Important dates

Application period: 1 January – 28 February 2027
Evaluation of applications: 1–12 March 2027
Notification of results: by 15 March 2027
Submission of signed participation commitment and all required documents: by 31 March 2027
Additional selection from the reserve list, if applicable: 1–15 April 2027

Programme implementation

Online module: 20–30 June 2027
Arrival of participants in Gliwice: 4 July 2027
On-site Summer School in Gliwice: 5–9 July 2027
Departure of participants: 10 July 2027

How to Apply

To apply for the Energy Transition Academy: Circular Economy & Life Cycle Thinking, please download the required application documents, complete them carefully, sign them and send scanned copies by e-mail to the organisers.

All application documents should be submitted in English and sent before the application deadline.

Please send your application to: [project e-mail address]

Suggested e-mail subject: Application – Energy Transition Academy – [Your Name and Surname]

Required documents

Applicants must submit the complete application package by e-mail by 28 February 2027.

The application package must include:

completed and signed Application Form;
motivation letter;
certificate confirming active student status at a foreign higher education institution;
proof of English language proficiency at minimum B2 level;
optional: documents confirming academic achievements, participation in projects, research activities, recommendation letters or other certificates relevant to the topic of the Summer School.

All documents should be sent as PDF files to the Project Office / Summer School Office.

The Application Form will include a personal data processing information clause. By signing and submitting the form, the applicant confirms that they have read the information on the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes.

Nine-step Summer School application and participation process. Step 1: Download the Summer School Regulations and Application Form. Step 2: Prepare the application package, including the Application Form, Motivation Letter, proof of English proficiency at a minimum B2 level, confirmation of student status and optional supporting documents. Step 3: Submit the complete application package by e-mail between 1 January and 28 February 2027. Step 4: Applications undergo formal evaluation and selection; results will be announced by 15 March 2027. Step 5: If accepted, submit the post-acceptance documents, Participant Agreement and bank account details by 31 March 2027. Step 6: Financial support will be paid to the indicated bank account in accordance with the project rules. Step 7: Take part in the online module from 20 to 30 June 2027. Step 8: Attend the on-site Summer School in Gliwice: arrival on 4 July 2027, programme from 5 to 9 July 2027 and departure on 10 July 2027. Step 9: Complete th

How to Apply and Participate

1. Download the required documents from the Downloads section:

Regulations of the Summer School
Application Form

2. Read the Regulations of the Summer School carefully before preparing your application.

3. Complete and sign the Application Form.

4. Prepare the required supporting documents:

Motivation Letter explaining your interest in the Summer School and how your academic background or interests relate to its topic,
proof of English language proficiency at minimum B2 level,
document confirming your current student status at a higher education institution,
optional supporting documents, such as certificates, transcript of records, recommendation letters or documents confirming participation in projects, research activities or other activities relevant to the topic of the Summer School.

5. Scan the signed Application Form, the Motivation Letter and all supporting documents, and save them as PDF files.

6. Send the complete application package by e-mail before the deadline.

7. Wait for the formal evaluation and selection results. All candidates will be informed about the results by e-mail.

8. If admitted to the Summer School, confirm your participation and submit the required post-acceptance documents available in the Downloads section, including:

Declaration of Participation in the Project,
Participant Personal Data Form,
GDPR/FERS Statement for Project Participants,
GDPR/NAWA Statement for Project Participants,
Participant Agreement / Participation Commitment,
bank account details for financial support,
other administrative documents, if applicable.

9. Accepted participants should also submit the Accessibility and Special Needs Form to inform the organisers whether they require any accessibility support, special arrangements or dietary arrangements related to their participation.

10. After completing the required formalities, eligible participants will receive financial support to the bank account indicated in the submitted documents, in accordance with the rules of the Project and the signed Participant Agreement.

11. Participants will take part in the online module of the Summer School.

12. Participants will then come to Gliwice to take part in the on-site part of the Summer School.

After successfully completing the programme and meeting all requirements, participants will receive micro-credentials and certificates of participation.

Only complete applications submitted by e-mail before the deadline will be considered during the recruitment process. Incomplete applications, unsigned documents or applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.