Transparency International Summer School on Integrity in Vilnius is the first course in the region aimed at directly addressing the subject of corruption and how to fight it. TI Summer School is for graduate students and young professionals from EU/EEA, CIS and other countries.

Participants will learn from leading anti-corruption experts about the causes of corruption and practical ways new democracies can become more transparent and accountable in both the public and private sectors. It is important to note that:

• The language of instruction is English.
• There is a limited number of competitive scholarships covering transportation, tuition and board expenses.
• The application deadline is 16th May, 2010 and
• the one-week course will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 5th – 9th July, 2010.

University students will earn 1.5 ECTS for successful completion of the course. The course costs 150 Euros for students without scholarships. The fee covers accommodation, meals and some extra-curricula activities. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses (including visas, insurance, etc.).

The TI Summer School is organized by Transparency International Lithuania in cooperation with Mykolas Romeris University. The School is sponsored by the Embassies of Finland and United States in Vilnius, Transparency International Secretariat and The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation.