Application
Welcome to AICS Programs for Summer 2024!
We are delighted to announce that due to the large number of applications, all our programs have now reached full capacity.
We would like to thank everyone who applied for their interest and support. We hope that you will consider applying again next year.
If you have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Sotirios Kourtesis either via email, at application@arcifs.org, or through our contact page.
At AICS, we offer a wide range of opportunities for individuals interested in the field of preservation. Whether you are a college or university student, a continuing education student, or someone with working experience in restoration, preservation, or related fields, we welcome your application.
You do not need to be currently enrolled in a university program to apply. To ensure a smooth application process, we kindly request all applicants to be at least 18 years old. Prior to completing an application, we strongly advise you to thoroughly read the following instructions. Thank you!
Discover our programs for Summer 2024
From June 10 to July 5, immerse yourself in captivating programs dedicated to exploring the intricacies of historic monuments, paper restoration, traditional painting techniques, and the complexities of restoration issues.
Accreditation or Audit Options
When enrolling in our courses, it is important to determine whether you are pursuing a certificate issued by AICS or seeking university credit. For detailed information on obtaining credit through our programs, please refer to our accreditation page. Please note that AICS itself is not an accredited institution.
If you require course credit, field experience credit, or internship credit from your university, we recommend consulting with your school's study abroad department to confirm that they accept work done in our programs. Upon request, we will provide your school with course syllabi, attendance records, and a grade and evaluation of your participation.
It is vital to note that ARCIFS and AICS are not accredited programs. If you wish to receive credit, it is essential to make prior arrangements with an accredited institution to ensure your participation in our programs aligns with their credit policies.
Application Submission
To apply for our programs, please complete the AICS application form provided below. You have the option to either fill it out online or download and print it for submission. Ensure that you carefully follow all instructions stated on the form. The deadline to submit your application for AICS programs is March 15, 2024.
However, please note that if space is available, this deadline may be extended.
Please refrain from making any travel arrangements until you have received an acceptance confirmation. It is important to understand that AICS reserves the right to review all applicants and determine who will be accepted into the programs.
Payment Submission
Once we receive your completed application form, you can expect to receive an email from AICS containing instructions on how to proceed further. If you do not receive an email from us within 24 hours, kindly check your junk/spam folder. To ensure smooth communication in the future, please add sotirios.kourtesis@arcifs.org to your safe contact list.
To validate and activate your application, we kindly request you to submit the required payment. This includes a non-refundable application fee of €50, as well as a program deposit of €450.
Instructions for payment submission can be found in the email sent to you by AICS. Please note that the deadline for the payment submission, along with your application, is March 15, 2024.
Submission of Supporting Documents
In order to complete your application, several documents are required. Please note that while they do not need to be sent simultaneously, all required documents must be received before we can officially accept your application.
You have the option to scan and email the documents or physically mail them to the following address:
ARCIFS S.r.l. Sotirios Kourtesis, Via dei Sabelli 10, Rome, 00185 ITALY
(Please note that we would greatly appreciate receiving the application forms electronically through email, as it may take longer to receive them via physical mail. This will enable us to expedite the review process and provide a prompt response).
a) If you are currently enrolled as a student, please provide a transcript from your college or university as proof of your enrollment.
b) If you are a graduate, please submit documentation verifying your college or university degree. If you do not hold a degree, provide evidence of your professional work experience in the field of conservation or related areas.
c) All applicants must arrange for one letter of recommendation to be sent directly by a professor or employer to sotirios.kourtesis@arcifs.org
d) As an essential requirement, all applicants must provide proof of being 18 years or older. A copy of your passport is preferable, although a driver's license or birth certificate will also be accepted.
e) Prior to participating in any AICS program, all applicants must thoroughly review and sign the following documents:
Printed copies of these forms will be provided in Amelia, and you will have the opportunity to sign them during the orientation before classes begin.
COVID Regulations
ARCIFS and AICS programs monitor and adhere to all COVID-related requirements maintained by our collaborating organizations as well as the Italian and US Government agencies.
All AICS participants must abide by the local health and safety guidelines, including vaccination requirements. ARCIFS will update and confirm with all participants COVID regulations one-month prior to the beginning of each program.
Currently, AICS applicants will not be asked to provide COVID vaccination status or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to acceptance to the program.
Please send all Documents (scanned, emailed or physically mailed) to: Sotirios Kourtesis (sotirios.kourtesis@arcifs.org) or Via dei Sabelli 10, Rome, 00185 Italy. If you have any questions with these steps or have problems filling in the application, please contact sotirios.kourtesis@arcifs.org or IT Tel: +39 327 450 4035 between 9am - 5pm EST.
(The time in Italy is normally 6 hours ahead of the time in New York, but because these time zones don't share the same start and end times for daylight saving time, the time in Italy can for a short while be 5 hours ahead of the time in New York).
Online Application
Please use the form provided to apply for our summer program. Your personal information will remain confidential. Once you submit the form, you can expect to receive an email within 24 hours confirming receipt and providing instructions on how to complete your application. For any questions regarding this form or if you do not receive an acknowledgment email, please contact Sotirios Kourtesis at sotirios.kourtesis@arcifs.org.
AICS welcomes students of varying experience levels and from a wide range of disciplines. Some questions on this application form are intended to gauge your level of experience and interests.
The average completion time for this form is approximately 20 minutes.
Enrollment Policy
AICS reserves the right to review the applicants and determine who will be accepted into the programs.
Please do not make travel arrangements until you have been accepted and received confirmation that the program will take place.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy: On March 16th we will establish if we have the enrollment required for the program to go ahead. Should the program be cancelled due to low enrollment, or any other AICS decision, applicants will be fully refunded. If an applicant withdraws their application before the March 16th deadline, they will be refunded the €450 deposit but not the €50 application fee. Those students that withdraw their application after March 16 will not receive a refund of either the application fee or the deposit.