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OBJECTIVE
There are a large number of initiatives developed by the EC in the 7th framework program that support and develop research in the areas of cognitive systems, robotics and the relationship between biology and technology. These initiatives combine hundreds of research groups throughout Europe. Thus far there is no common practical platform for the exchange and dissemination of the results of these research efforts beyond short workshops and conferences. In order to fully develop the European research potential in this area such a practical platform is needed. The Barcelona cognition, brain and technology summer school - BCBT 2009 to be held from Sept 7 to 18, 2009 – aims at providing this platform for both student training and the development of a common research agenda. We have positioned this summer school at the interface between neuroscience, future and emerging technologies and cognitive systems and it is supported by a number of European research consortia. BCBTs principal aim is to promote a shared systems-level understanding of the functional architecture of the brain and its possible emulation in artificial systems. With respect to FP7 this means that BCBT is catering to the research communities addressed by the “cognitive systems”, “bio-ict convergence” and related FET calls. BCBT is aiming at making a positive contribution to the development of an active and integrated multi-disciplinary research environment in these areas.
There are a large number of initiatives developed by the EC in the 7th framework program that support and develop research in the areas of cognitive systems, robotics and the relationship between biology and technology. These initiatives combine hundreds of research groups throughout Europe. Thus far there is no common practical platform for the exchange and dissemination of the results of these research efforts beyond short workshops and conferences. In order to fully develop the European research potential in this area such a practical platform is needed. The Barcelona cognition, brain and technology summer school - BCBT 2009 to be held from Sept 7 to 18, 2009 – aims at providing this platform for both student training and the development of a common research agenda. We have positioned this summer school at the interface between neuroscience, future and emerging technologies and cognitive systems and it is supported by a number of European research consortia. BCBTs principal aim is to promote a shared systems-level understanding of the functional architecture of the brain and its possible emulation in artificial systems. With respect to FP7 this means that BCBT is catering to the research communities addressed by the “cognitive systems”, “bio-ict convergence” and related FET calls. BCBT is aiming at making a positive contribution to the development of an active and integrated multi-disciplinary research environment in these areas.
BCBT is a bottom-up activity supported by a number of FP6 & FP7 projects in the areas of cognitive systems and bio-ict convergence (see "associated EC-IST consortia" at the end of this page for a list). All members of these projects are invited to participate supported by their respective projects.
You can see all the references and schedule of the previous summerschool at BCBT 2008 (visit the web of the last year summerschool with all the references)
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REGISTRATION - Application page »
To apply, please register (application page ») before July 20. If you have any further questions, please contact bcbt [at] upf [dot] edu.
The registration fee is 200 €.
BCBT has a number of student scholarships available. The scholarships cover travel expenses, accommodation and registration fee. All reimbursements will be done once the Summer School is finished.
LOCATION
The BCBT summer school will be hosted by the Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems Group at the Institute of Audio-visual Studies (IUA) of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. This has a number of practical reasons. On one hand SPECS@IUA can directly provide all spaces and infrastructure required to support the workshop. On the other, Barcelona is easily reached from most European airports and provides an inspiring back drop for the summer school with its beaches and world renowned culture. The organizers believe that in this way both the costs of the event and the effort involved in running it and the scientific outcome will be optimized. The hosting university Pompeu Fabra has already committed itself to fully supporting the practical organization of BCBT.
AUDIENCE
BCBT caters to the students and researchers involved in the associated European projects. Currently these are:
ReNaChip – Angie Silmon
Neurochem – Santiago Marco ICEA – Tom Ziemke Synthetic Forager (SF) – Paul Verschure BIOTACT - Tony Prescot The coordinators of these consortia are all member of the organizing committee of the summer school. BCBT will offer up to 30 student slots for the practical workshops while as many researchers of the associated projects can sign up to attend the presentations and discussion sessions as are interested. For the lectures the limit will be placed at 75 given the capacity of the available lecture theatre. In addition, we will open up 10 additional student slots for euCognition members in case euCognition decides to support BCBT.
WHEN
September 7-18, 2009 Target audience (N = ~50 active full-time): PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, members of associated EC IST consortia.
FORMAT
Morning:
lectures (2 x 2 hours including sufficient time for discussion)
Afternoon/Evening:
Week 1: Skills: simulation techniques, robot control techniques, experimental design, etc
Week 2: Project work
Associated EC-IST consortia 
  
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