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Originally posted om the EWODOR discussion list. Apologies for any cross-posting: Please feel free to share this information http://www.ishss.uva.nl/addiction We are pleased to let you know that the third Summer Institute on Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction will be held at the Graduate School of Social Sciences at the University of Amsterdam from July 12- 24, 2009. The Summer Institute offers students of various disciplines and professions a great opportunity to advance their knowledge in the field of addiction studies in an international environment. The Institute is an intensive two-week summer programme that seeks to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of addiction and to promote opportunities for international networking among participants. Special attention will be paid to Dutch drug policy and treatment. Deadline for Applications is May 1st, 2009. We expect a class of approximately 15-20 students. The Institute's classes are intensive small group seminars with discussions, excursions, faculty lectures and guest lectures by prominent people in the field. We will be able to provide CEUs for most counselors as well as course credits for students. There are NFP fellowships available for Summer Institute participants from 57 selected countries<http://www.ishss.uva.nl/Addiction/nfp.htm>. For more information, see http://www.nuffic.nl/nfp/ and click "Short Courses". The scientific director is Helen Levine, and this year’s faculty includes Dennis McCarty, and Mirjam Schieveld. Guest lectures by Jean Paul Grund, Dirk Korf, Reinout Wiers and Renske Spijkerman. Applications must be addressed to the University of Amsterdam at the address below. You can visit our web site http://www.ishss.uva.nl/addiction for further information or to download an application form. Please feel free to share this information. Sincerely yours, Helen Levine, Mirjam Schieveld Summer Institute on Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction Graduate School of Social Sciences (formerly: International School for the Humanities and Social Sciences) Universiteit van Amsterdam Postal address Prins Hendrikkade 189-B 1011TD Amsterdam The Netherlands phone: +31 20 525.3776 fax: +31 20 525.3778 E-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.ishss.uva.nl/addiction -- Academic Excellence at the Heart of Scotland. The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.