2012 Trip: 29 January - 1 February

The Center for Constitutional Studies and Democratic Development invites Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center students and University of Bologna Faculty of Law students to participate in a four-day study trip to Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina during the February semester recess.

The aim of the study trip is to give students the opportunity to meet with representatives of organisations currently engaged in post-conflict reconstruction, human rights issues and democratic development. It will show students some of the challenges involved in a real world post-conflict situation.

Spaces have been limited to 30 participants. Tentatively, 15 spots are available for Bologna Center students and 15 spots are available for University of Bologna students.

INFORMATION SESSION - November 21, 2011 at 6.30 pm (SPISA BUILDING)

The information session on the trip will be held on Monday, November 21 at 6:30 pm at the SPISA building, via Belmeloro 10, aula 3 (ground floor). Everyone who is interested to be selected for the trip is strongly encouraged to attend, as all relevant information on the application procedure will be given during the meeting.

Between November and February there will be monthly meetings for students to provide background information of Bosnian current affairs and history.

How to Apply

The deadline to return the complete application form is by 3:00pm on Sunday, 11 December 2011. SAIS students may email or give it to Francesco Biagi, the trip coordinator. University of Bologna students may also bring it to the CCSDD office, via Belmeloro 10 / ground floor.

Download the Participant Information and Application Form - click here (MS Word).
Download the Key Criteria for Application Evaluation - click here .

For more information about the Study Trip, please contact Francesco Biagi

Confirmation deadline: selected candidates will have to confirm their participation, and pay the deposit of 100 euro, by Monday, 10 January 2011.

More About the Trip

This website will be updated with further information on the trip when it becomes available.

Meetings with leaders from the following organizations took place during the 2010 Study Trip:

• Constitutional Court BiH
• World Bank
• State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Prime Minister of Republika Srpska
• United States Embassy
• EUFOR
• OSCE
• UNHCR
• UNDP

Estimated Total Cost of Trip: €350-450. A €100 deposit is required: SAIS BC students will give it to the business office, University of Bologna students will give it to the CCSDD; the deposit will be refunded after trip is completed.

Students will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements in Sarajevo.