Frequently asked questions

1. Does CEMFI provide accommodation to CSS participants?

CEMFI does not make accommodation arrangements for Summer School participants. Participants who need hotel accommodation in Madrid are advised to book their rooms well in advance due to the large amount of visitors the city receives at the end of summer. For participants looking for low cost alternatives, there are a number of university halls of residence that allow for short stays during the summer at quite affordable prices, including:

You can find affordable accommodation in hostels like the following

2. Can I apply to the CEMFI Summer School after the official deadline?

We strongly encourage prospective participants to apply before the official deadline. Most courses are filled with the applications received by then, and only courses for which there is extra availability will be offered beyond that date. Subsequent applications will be handled in the order of arrival.

3. I have a non-academic job and I am also a part-time professor or PhD student at a University. Is the academic fee applicable to me?

No. The academic fee is restricted to full-time academic participants.

4. Do I need to bring my own computer?

CEMFI has a small computer lab that Summer School participants can access for occasional use. For this reason, participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop, in order to carry out the coursework. CEMFI provides access to its wireless network and it is also part of the eduroam iniciative.

5. What is the INVOICING DATA requested in the application form?

If your Company/University is paying for the course, in order to create an invoice we need its Fiscal/Tax Identification Number and its Oficial registration Number for tax purposes, sometimes called VAT Number or Fein (the CIF for Spanish institutions). If you pay the course yourself use your Passport No. (or DNI in the case of Spaniards). You can find more information here