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APPLICATION FORM for 2005 Program
"Introduction to Collider Physics"
July 18 - July 29, 2005


The deadline for application has now passed; we regret, we are unable to accept any further applications for this program.

Applicants will be notified in early April 2005
of the status of their application.

This will be an intensive program open to both graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Accepted participants must commit to attending the entire length of the program.

Full Name:
Institution Name
and Mailing Address:



Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:*

Please check one: male female

Please provide a summary of your studies and research interests.

When did you enter the Physics graduate program?

Name of your thesis advisor: 

What is/was your thesis topic? 


Have you already received your PhD? yes no  If yes, when?

If no, when would you expect to receive your PhD?

Please submit a list of your publications:

Have you previously participated in a PiTP program at the Institute? yes no

If yes, in which year(s)?

Graduate students should ask their thesis advisor/prospective thesis advisor to send a short recommendation letter by e-mail (or by regular mail) to Susan Higgins (see contact information below).  Postdoctoral fellows do not need to submit a recommendation letter.

Send letters to: 

Susan Higgins at shiggins@ias.edu
OR
Susan Higgins
Institute for Advanced Study
Einstein Drive
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Please refer the person writing your recommendation to our website at www.ias.edu/pitp so that he/she can take into account the content and level of the school.

The deadline for application has now passed, however interested individuals are still welcome to apply, and will be placed on a waiting list.

There is no tuition fee to attend the program, however participants are responsible for their own travel expenses, meals, and accommodations. Students may arrange for their own local accommodations, or they may apply for shared housing at the Institute for Advanced Study or the Princeton University Campus.  Shared accommodations will be granted based on availability at a subsidized cost of $300 per participant.  A list of hotels in the Princeton area can be found here (Please note: the hotel rates listed are subject to change.  Individuals should contact the hotels directly to determine the current pricing and should be certain to request the "Princeton University" rate.)  Weekday breakfasts and lunches during the program may be purchased at the Institute Dining Hall at a subsidized price.  Housing units offer full kitchens, and trips to a local grocery store will be arranged.

If you are accepted into the 2005 program, would you like us to send you additional information on Institute housing?  yes no  

There are limited funds available to assist qualified candidates with their housing costs at the Institute.  Postdoctoral fellows will not be eligible for housing fellowships.  Among the applicants for a fellowship, priority will be given to students who cannot be supported by their advisor's grant or by their institution.

If you are accepted into the 2005 program, would you like us to send you an application for financial assistance for housing?  yes no  

(Please note: A response of "yes" to the above question will NOT effect the committee's decision-making process regarding which applicants are accepted into the program.)

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