ICE-EM / Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer School
Australian National University	10 January - 4 February 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.	How much does it cost to register?
	A.	$100 for participants from AMSI institutions; $500 for all others. This is a flat rate independent of how many courses you apply for.
Q.	Who is eligible for travel and accommodation support?
	A.	All AMSI students in the mathematical sciences are encouraged to apply for support funded by AMSI. There will also be a small number of locally funded scholarships available to outstanding Honours students from Australian non-AMSI institutions.
Q.	Am I an AMSI student?
	A.	The term "AMSI student" means anyone who will be enrolled as an Honours or graduate student at an AMSI Institution during first semester 2005. Your application can be endorsed by your current supervisor or Head of Department, but if s/he is not from the relevant institution then some other evidence of your enrolment may be required. Other circumstances where you believe you should qualify as an AMSI student will be considered on a case by case basis.
Q.	Will the courses have assessment?
	A.	Assessment will be offered for every course, and you will nominate on your application which courses you plan to be assessed in. Assessment will only be compulsory for those students taking a course as credit towards their degree. (Contact your Head of Department or Honours coordinator for guidance as to whether this will be possible at your home university.)
Q.	Am I guaranteed of getting into my choice of courses?
	A.	No, but every effort will be made to accommodate your choices. Where necessary, preference will first be given to students taking assessment, and then to remaining students on the basis of when they applied. It is also possible that a course will be cancelled if there is a lack of interest. The final decision on course placements is at the discretion of the organisers.
Q.	I am a university staff member - am I able to attend?
	A.	Yes, but no accommodation or travel support can be provided. Where places in a course are becoming filled, staff applicants will be given the lowest priority.
Q.	I am not an AMSI student - can you make an accommodation booking for me?
	A.	Yes, we will be happy to make the booking for you, and in fact we encourage all participants to stay together where possible.
Q.	I live in Canberra - can I get free accommodation during the Summer School?
	A.	If you are an AMSI student in the mathematical sciences, then you are still eligible to apply for accommodation support.
Q.	I am not an Honours student, graduate student or university staff member - am I able to attend?
	A.	Yes, however the registration of $500 for participants outside the university sector will apply.