NASP is pleased to announce the call for application to the fourth edition of the 

ECSR, COLLEGIO CARLO ALBERTO AND NASP JOINT SPRING SCHOOL ON

The quantitative analysis of ageing and its relation to social inequality

7th-11th March 2016
Collegio Carlo Alberto
Via Real Collegio 30, Moncalieri (Turin), Italy

The topic for the fourth edition of the ECSR Spring School is "The quantitative analysis of ageing and its relation to social inequality". The School is promoted by ECSR, Collegio Carlo Alberto and by the universities of Milan and Turin in the frame of the NASP (Network for the Advancement in Social and Political Studies). It provides high-quality training on leading-edge theories and methodological approaches to the quantitative analysis of ageing in contemporary societies. Particular attention will be given to the role of social and institutonal factors in shaping the individual outcomes in terms of social stratification and equality of opportunities. A limited number of doctoral students and young researchers will participate to a five-day, full-immersion course, including a) lectures on key current issues in the field; b) an intensive course on the longitudinal analysis of the SHARE database (including hands-on practical work); c) the opportunity to present their work and have it discussed by leading scholars in the field.
The School is organized by Marco Albertini (University of Bologna), Gabriele Ballarino (NASP, University of Milan), Filippo Barbera (NASP, University of Turin), Fabrizio Bernardi (ECSR, EUI), Manuela Naldini (Collegio Carlo Alberto and University of Turin) and Tiziana Nazio (Collegio Carlo Alberto and University of Turin).

Faculty includes Marco Albertini (University of Bologna), Gabriele Ballarino (University of Milan), Massimiliano Bratti (University of Milan), Margarita Leon (UA Barcelona), Matteo Luppi (Collegio Carlo Alberto), Tiziana Nazio (Collegio Carlo Alberto and University of Turin), Manuela Naldini (Collegio Carlo Alberto and University of Turin), Nazareno Panichella (University of Milan), Merril Silverstein (Syracuse University), Aïda Solé Auró (UPF Barcelona), Cristina Solera (University of Turin), Cecilia Tomassini (University of Molise).

Applications have to be sent by email ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) by January, the 31st, and will include

a) an abstract of the paper that will be presented (up to 500 words);

b) a short summary of PhD thesis project or of current research (up to 3 pages);

c) a brief cv (one page).

Priority in admission will be given to students from Institutions that belong to the ECSR. Admission to the School is free of charge. Admitted students will be provided with hotel accommodation, all lunches and the social dinner. Other dinners and travel expenses to and from Turin will not be covered.

For information:
Prof. Gabriele Ballarino ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )