SYNAPSIS – European School of Comparative Literature

Organized by Scuola Normale Superiore, in collaboration with the Italian Association for the Theory and Comparative History of Literature, the School is funded by the PNRR through the MERITA project, which involves collaborations with Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Collegio Superiore dell’Università di Bologna, Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori dell’Università di Padova and Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati della Sapienza di Roma.
 
Date: September 22–26, 2025
Location: San Miniato, PI (Italy)
Synapsis 2025 Theme: Knots, Bonds
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
 

Synapsis is an annual summer school that brings together students and lecturers from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and exchange ideas on a specific interdisciplinary topic. The program is open to students from EU countries who hold an MA, PhD, or equivalent degree and have an interest in studying literature from a comparative perspective. Participation is limited to 40 students, selected by a committee based on the application materials submitted.

Upon completion, Synapsis awards a certificate of attendance equivalent to 6 ECTS credits, reflecting approximately 100 hours of academic activities and independent study.

How to Apply for Synapsis 2025
To apply, candidates must:

• Download the full call for applications, including the application form, from the Download section on the left-hand side of this page.
• Send the completed form via email to: synapsis2025@gmail.com.