Beyond the Visible – Application Phase 1

Title:

Beyond the Visible: Summer School on AI, Sensing, and the Future of Terrestrial Resources

Date:

14 - 19 June, 2026

Location:

ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn (Germany)


Thank you for your interest in applying. Please note:

  • This portal does not automatically save your progress. Applicants are therefore advised to prepare their responses in advance using this pdf and copy them into the portal when submitting
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This application closes on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 23:59 UTC

 

Section 1: Personal & Administrative Information

Personal Details

Current Affiliation

Academic Background

Legal & Compliance Information

Documents / Uploads

Please upload the following documents in PDF format (max. size 4 MB): a CV and, if available, a transcript of records. A CV is required for your application to be considered.

Transcript of records: a document from your university showing the courses you have taken, credits earned, and grades received. This may be an official or unofficial transcript (e.g., a PDF from your university portal, a scanned copy, or a grade report)..

Section 2: Program Fit

Please stay within the indicated word limits; the platform does not automatically enforce them.

 

Q1. Thematic interests

Which of the following thematic areas have you worked on? (Select multiple if applicable)

Q2. Analytical experience

Which best describes your experience with data or analytical approaches? (Select one)

Q3. What real-world problem or system are you primarily concerned with? What core question guides your work?

Q4. What types of data, analytical methods or tools have you worked with? Please briefly indicate your role (e.g., data collection, analysis, coding, or conceptual work).

Q5. How do you see Earth Observation, remote sensing or geospatial data contributing to the problems you are interested in?

Q6. Describe a situation where you engaged with perspectives different from your own. What did you learn?

Q7. What do you hope to learn from the Summer School, and how do you see yourself contributing to a team developing an EO/AI-enabled concept addressing a resource management challenge?

Section 3: Travel Grant Application

Travel grant

Selected participants traveling from within Europe may receive up to €600. Participants traveling from outside Europe may receive up to €1,400. Grants may be used to cover transportation and participation fees.

Would you like to apply for a travel grant?

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Q1. Estimated Budget

Please provide an estimated breakdown of your travel and accommodation costs. If applicable, indicate how any remaining costs would be covered (e.g., personal funds, institutional support).

Q2. Motivation

Please briefly explain why receiving a travel grant would be important for your participation. 

Q3. Inclusion Statement (optional)

If you identify as part of an underrepresented group and feel comfortable sharing, you may describe how this has influenced your academic or professional journey. 

Q4. Additional Comments (optional)

Please share any additional information relevant to your travel grant application.

Section 4: Additional comments

If you have any additional comments you would like to share, please add them here.

Section 5: Summary and Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

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