FAQ

Application, Registration & Fees

What is the procedure for participating in IAISS ?

The procedure consists of two steps.

To participate in the IAISS school, all attendants must

(1/2) Register for the IAISS 2025 School (by March 23, 2025) and

(2/2) Book accommodation (by the accommodation form) at the school venue, “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA” (by July 23, 2025); all attendants must stay at the “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA”. Once accommodation has been booked at Riva del Sole Hotel, the participant must send this information to the IAISS  organizing committee (iaiss@icas.cc).

PayPal will be used to pay the registration fee.



No, unfortunately the school is unable to provide any form of financial support.


The registration fee includes the cost of registration, all lectures, all school sessions, orals sessions/presentations, tutorials, PayPal fee, administrative fee, and all the scientific activities of the Summer School.

The registration fee is fixed and cannot be prorated.




Yes, major Credit Cards are accepted using the Online Payment System.




Shortly before the beginning of your School you will be sent additional information specific to the Summer School. The final program will be available online short before the beginning of the Summer School.

Cancellations received no later than March 23, 2025 will receive a full refund less €50 in processing charges. All reimbursements are processed 4-8 weeks after the Summer School. After March 23, 2025 no refunds will be given.



Receipts are sent via email immediately after payment and registration have been made. Please check your Spam Folder.

Getting There



Please visit the Travel Information page on the IAISS  website for detailed information.


Yes. All Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.


Please visit the Venue and the Activities pages on the IAISS  website.


The School is meant to be conducted in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

For the social dinner we ask to dress more formally.


Onsite



Yes, there will be a wireless connection at the School venue.


If needed, you should bring your own electrical adaptors with you, which is a Type C (CEE 7/16) two-pronged adaptor where the pins are 4mm in diameter. This adaptor is also called a “Europlug”.


We strongly discourage partial attendance and in order fully gain from the Summer School; participants should attend for the full duration. Should personal circumstances require this, please contact us and let us know.



Please refer to the Cancellation Policy on the Registration and Fee page.



The fixed fee will be charged regardless of the length of time a participant attends an event. Fees cannot be prorated for anyone.


Please let us know about specific needs: booking.events@rivadelsole.it

After the Summer School



The lecture hall and other areas of the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA will be closed before and after the dates of the Summer School or may be occupied by other activities.


If you desire to stay longer in Castiglione della Pescaia / Tuscany or in the area you may refer to the Activities page of this website.  Tuscany offers an extremely ample variety of accommodations and activities suitable for all taste and all budgets.  Please note that the IAISS  is unable to assist with individual travel plans.