| Every
two years, summerschools for science education PhD students
are held. At a Summerschool, students present the research
work they are carrying out and have opportunities to
discuss this in depth with other PhD students and with
experienced researchers. Each student is a member of
a small group of 6-9 students and two experienced ‘coaches’
who work together throughout the Summerschool. Lectures
and workshops are also provided by experienced tutors
– and there are social events.
The
maximum number of students attending a Summerschool
should not exceed 45, with no more than 18 staff members.
If more than this number apply,
then participants are selected to ensure diversity of
countries and departments. Also, in order to
create optimal opportunities for discussion, and to
enable the Summerschool to contribute to the students’
work, students should not be too near the beginning
or end of their PhD work. Applications are welcome from
any PhD student who is a member of ESERA.
Experienced
researchers and supervisors can apply to attend the
Summerschool as a member of staff. Please note that
staff may act as a coach at the Summerschool only if
at least one of their current PhD supervisees is also
attending. In addition, all staff attending the Summerschool
must be members of ESERA.
The
first ESERA Summerschool was held in Zeist, the Netherlands,
in 1993. A second Summerschool took place the following
year, 1994, in Thessaloniki, Greece. Since then, Summerschools
have been held at two year intervals:
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Summerschool 2008 
Summerschool 2006
Summerschool 2004
Summerschool 2002
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