2026 Summer school in France - Application form for faculty (staff)

2026 Summer school in France - Application form for faculty (staff)
This application form is for MSIs faculty and administrators.

The summer schools in France (previously called Bootcamps) allow students to spend two weeks in France during the Summer to explore current global issues, improve their transversal skills and broaden their intellectual horizons.

The summer schools:
- "Ocean & Energy Towards Sustainability" at EIGSI in La Rochelle from June 26th to July 10th;
- "Paris Noir: Exploring diversity and equity politics in France" at n+i engineering institutes in Paris from June 9th to June 22nd;
- "Future tech for good leaders: empowering the next generation of climate innovators" at Ponts Business School in Paris and in Beauvais from July 12th to July 25th.
Participation for Faculty and Administrators:

The summer schools in France are also open for professionals at MSIs (Minority Serving Institution) including community college, HBCU, tribal college, hispanic serving institutions, predominantly Black Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), and Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs)!

Participating in this program gives you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the French higher education system, connect with French counterparts in the host institution or in other institutions in the area, and gain innovative ideas to implement upon your return.

We encourage you to prepare for your stay in France (contacting staff and faculty from your host establishment).

Hence, the idea is not for administrators or faculty to act as chaperones for the students, but rather to be proactive and engaging actors. Ultimately, we want this program to facilitate the creation of new collaborations between MSI's and French institutions.

Please be aware that MSI's is primarily an opportunity for students. Administrators are accepted on a limited, space-available basis. Priority will be given to those who clearly demonstrate how they can be an asset to their institution in pursuing new partnerships.

The participation cost is $1000 including accommodations and meals.

Application Guidelines

Application deadline: February 28th, 2026 at 12 pm EST.

You will be asked to select the summer school to which you are applying. You can also select a second choice (optional).

You do not need to complete this application in one sitting. To save your response, click "Save" at the bottom of the page (Submit Application section). You will be able to access any work saved during your next session. Once you submit your application, you cannot make changes to it.

To submit your application, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Review Answers" - you will then be able to review your application and submit it.

Please upload your curriculum vitae or resume with your application.

Still can't find an answer to your question? Please send an email to communitycollegefrance@villa-albertine.org

Personal Information
Full Name (as it appears on your passport)*

First NameLast Name
Preferred name (if different than your legal name)
Pronouns*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Country of birth*
Country of citizenship*
This information allows us to provide relevant information about visa requirements
Second country of citizenship
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province (no abbreviations)

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address*
example@example.com
Emergency Contact Details
Emergency contact name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Your Community College
I am:*

FacultyAdministratorOther
Job title*
Name of Community college*
Please provide the full institutional name, no abbreviations
Community college location*

CityState
Do you have prior experience accompanying an international student trip?*

YesNo
Please give more details (where, purpose of the trip, etc.)*
Please detail any institutional partnerships your community college has with HEIs in France (or write intended partnerships in France).*

Summer school selection Selection
Select the program you are applying to (first choice - mandatory). You can also select a second choice (optional).

Please answer the following questions:
1. Professional biography: please highlight your educational and professional background and experience. Include your most significant professional accomplishments and key responsibilities in your current position (up to 1000 characters, including spaces)
2. Program selection: please explain why you are applying to this specific summer school (or summer schools if you select a second choice) and what you are looking for in a French partner. If relevant, please detail any previous experience with France (trip to France, communication with French counterparts, setting up partnerships, etc.). (up to 2000 characters, including spaces)
3. Impact: please explain how your participation in this program would contribute to the international education goals of your community college and how you would share what you have learned with your home institution (up to 2000 characters, including spaces).
4. Additional information: if there is any additional information you would like us to be aware of, please include it here (up to 700 characters, including spaces).
Please select the summer school to which you are applying (First choice - Mandatory)*
Please select a second choice of summer school (Optional)
1. Professional biography*

0/1000
2. summer school selection*

0/2000
3. Impact*

0/2000
4. Additional information

0/700

Supporting Documents
Please upload your curriculum vitae or resume with your application.
CV or resume

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Participants must have a valid passport issued within the past 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the intended departure date. Please apply for a passport as of now if you do not own one yet.
I currently hold a passport or I am in the process of applying for a passport*

YesNo

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2026 Summer school in France - Application form for faculty (staff)

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