FAQ

Q: How much does it cost to participate at COSMOS?

A: Attendence is free for all accepted participants. In addition, we aim to provide free accomodations and a generous travel stipend to as many participants as possible, contingent on funding. The allocation of these funds will be to prioritize a diverse and inclusive summer school.

Q: Will I be able to participate online

A: We anticipate an in-person meeting, but have a contingency plan for an online workshop if meeting in person is not possible.

Q: How do I get to Konstanz?

A: By Plane: The nearest airports are “Bodensee-Airport” in Friedrichshafen and Zürich Airport. From Zürich airport, you can take a train in the airport to Konstanz in 1 to 1.5hrs. By Train: “Bahnhof Konstanz” is the main train station. From there, you can take “Bus Nr. 9” to get to the University.

Q: What skills or prior experience should I have in order to participate?

A: Although some basic background knowledge in elementary statistics (e.g., probability theory) and programming in R are required to master the technical skills, no prior experience with computational modeling is necessary.

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