SRS is a summer research school for high achieving teenagers, with a pronounced interest in the fields of mathematics, informatics and ICT. It combines the best practices from leading programs for high school students in the field such as RSI (organized by CEE and MIT) with the unique opportunities of a dynamic small-scale learning environment.
High-school students aged 15 to 19 who have not yet completed their high school education. The applicants may not have been engaged in scientific research but need to have strong interest and knowledge in mathematics and/or computer science.
The application form will be available until May 15th for international students and until May 31st for Bulgarian students. The official language of the school is English. Application forms must also be filled out in English.
The Summer Research School is organized by the High School Student Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (HSSIMI) which was established in 2000 as an initiative of four main organizations: the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the Union of Bulgarian Mathematicians, the Eureka Foundation and the Sts. Cyril and Methodius International Foundation.
SRS is a summer research school for high achieving teenagers, with a pronounced interest in the fields of mathematics, informatics and ICT. It combines the best practices from leading programs for high school students, such as the Research Science Institute (RSI) organized by CEE and MIT, with the unique opportunities of a dynamic small-scale learning environment.
Scientific aspects
Students will work with scientific mentors, traditionally stemming from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and guests from international research universities in the fields of mathematics and informatics.
Each student will focus on a personal research topic, coming from challenging but viable field such as Combinatorics, Number Theory, Algebra, Computing, Modeling and others.
The program includes lectures on advanced scientific problems and modern technologies, meetings with representatives of the industry and different academic institutions, soft skills training and discussions on important issues such as ethics in science, responsible research and innovation.
Program costs
The complete participation fee is EUR 1800. It covers accommodation, meals, tuition fees for the entire duration of the school. It does not cover travel expenses to and from Bulgaria, medical insurance, out-of-pocket expenses, accommodation for extra nights, etc.
Due to the complicated political situation in Asia, this year we will admit online international participants. The participation fee in this case will be EUR 700.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer financial support to international students.
