Application and Selection Process

Participation in the Polish–Italian Intensive School on Energy Transition is open exclusively to students of the University of Economics in Katowice and the University of Pavia.
Due to the interactive nature of the programme and the limited number of places available, participants will be selected through a competitive application process. The School aims to bring together highly motivated students who demonstrate a genuine interest in energy transition, sustainability, climate policy, energy security and related fields.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• hold the status of a student at the University of Economics in Katowice or the University of Pavia at the time of application;
• demonstrate an interest in issues related to energy transition, sustainability, climate policy, energy law, energy economics or related areas;
• be willing to actively participate in all programme activities conducted in English.

Required Application Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Motivation Letter
   Each candidate must prepare a motivation letter explaining:
   • their reasons for applying to the Polish–Italian Intensive School on Energy Transition;
   • their academic and professional interests;
   • how participation in the programme will contribute to their personal, academic and professional development;
   • how they intend to use the knowledge and experience gained during the School in their future studies or career.
2. Proof of Student Status
   Applicants must provide an official document confirming their student status at either the University of Economics in Katowice or the University of Pavia.
3. Evidence of Previous Academic Engagement
   Applicants must submit a certificate or another document confirming participation in at least one academic event related to the energy sector, including:
   • conferences;
   • seminars;
   • workshops;
   • summer schools;
   • winter schools;
   • intensive programmes;
   • other educational initiatives devoted to energy transition, energy policy, sustainability, climate issues or energy security.

Students who participated in the first edition of the Polish–Italian Intensive School on Energy Transition held at the University of Pavia in May 2026 may submit their certificate of participation as evidence of prior engagement in energy-related academic activities.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed on the basis of:

• the quality and motivation demonstrated in the motivation letter;
• the relevance of the applicant’s academic interests to the themes of the School;
• previous participation in academic activities related to the energy sector;
• the applicant’s potential contribution to the international and interdisciplinary character of the programme.

Participation in Previous Editions

Participation in the first edition of the Polish–Italian Intensive School on Energy Transition at the University of Pavia does not exclude applicants from taking part in the Katowice Edition.

On the contrary, students who participated in the inaugural edition are encouraged to apply and continue their engagement with the programme, contributing their experience to discussions, workshops and collaborative activities while further developing their knowledge and international networks.

Number of Places

The number of places is strictly limited.

A maximum of 20 students will be admitted to the programme:

• 10 students from the University of Economics in Katowice, and
• 10 students from the University of Pavia.

The Selection Committee reserves the right to make the final decision regarding admission to the programme based on the quality of applications received

Application Deadline and Submission Procedure

Applications for participation in the Polish–Italian Intensive School on Energy Transition must be submitted no later than 10 October 2026.

All application documents should be sent electronically to: Marcin.krasniewski@uekat.pl with a copy to: polish.school@uekat.pl