The Geometry and Mechanics of Growth
in Biological Systems

GENERAL INFORMATION

Cargèse is a wonderful location on the West coast of Corsica, where the mountains meet the Mediterranean sea. For a virtual visit, see:

Touristic website of Cargèse
Website of the Institute: Institut d'Etudes Scientifiques de Cargèse

SCHEDULES

The arrival day is Monday July 14th and the departure day is Saturday 26th.
Lectures, talks and poster sessions will be held on every weekday 9:00-12:30 and 16:00-19:00. The early afternoon is free for discussions or for the beach. The week-end will be free as well.

TRAVEL

The closest airport is at Ajaccio. A bus service will be arranged for the transfer between the airport and the Conference center; departure from Ajaccio: afternoon/evening of July 14th and return to Ajaccio 26th midday.

The easiest way to get to Ajaccio is by plane from Paris (Orly airport), Marseille or Nice. International flights generally arrive in Paris at Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport. There are no direct flights from Roissy to Ajaccio, so you will have to connect to Ajaccio via Nice or Marseille or transfer from Roissy Charles de Gaulle to Orly (approximately 1:30 hour).

HOUSING

The Institute is a short (2 km, 20 minutes) walk from the village of Cargèse. Most participants can be housed in the village in apartments with shared bathrooms and kitchen, or at the institute in shared rooms. Solid shoes and a light are recommended for going back and forth from the village to the Institute.

MEALS

Lunches will be provided at the Institute Monday-Friday. Dinners will be on your own in the village. There are many affordable restaurants. Alternatively, there is a small grocery store (minimarket) in the village with convenient open hours. Those staying in the village can cook. Breakfast is provided for those housed at the Institute.

FACILITIES

Internet access points are available, along with a few computers

FEES

Students: 600 euros.
Other participants: 950 euros.
These fees cover registration, housing, lunches and coffebreaks at the Institute, transfer from/to the airport, and the welcome cocktail.
Partial financial support might be available upon request.
The School is sponsored by the CNRS so that the fees of CNRS members are waived (limited number).

HOW TO APPLY

The deadline for application is April 25th, 2008. Please see the section Application. Applicants will be informed within two weeks after the deadline so as to leave time to make travel arrangements.