Last year, we conducted a very successful summer school on creativity research for doctoral students and postdocs.

This year, the world has changed and so has our focus. The ISSCI Summer Retreat is partnering with esad—idea in Porto, Portugal to look at what we see as an important issue within the field: how we conceptualize and study the real-world impacts of creative work, including our own research. The Retreat will bring together 20 to 30 advanced researchers, students, and postdocs for in-depth, inter-generational discussion and exploration of current best practices and new ideas on this topic. 

Why join the retreat? 

• Engage in in-depth discussions in a small, highly interactive forum.
• Learn about leading-edge research from diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches.
• Participate in hands-on workshops for designing research on real-world impact, bridging creativity research and practical application.
• Compete for the Best Research Design Award (800€).

Participation Requirements

To ensure productive discussion and meaningful collaboration, all applicants must meet the following criteria:

• ISSCI Member, individual or through a lab, or esad–idea faculty or student.
• Researcher, practitioner, or graduate student currently working on creativity or innovation who is not an ISSCI member but is sponsored by a member.
• Provide CV and a short statement of background and interest in exploring the real-world impacts of creativity and innovation.
• If you have a current research design that you would like to enhance or extend, provide a short description of the study (optional).

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee. Selection will aim to ensure a diverse group of participants, including doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and experienced scholars.

Costs

Thanks to the generous support of ISSCI and esad idea, participation in the retreat is free(!) for accepted applicants. Participants only need to cover the expenses of their own travel and accommodation.

Suggested accommodations will be provided with your Retreat Acceptance notification.

This summer school & conference brought together international speakers, doctoral and post-doctoral students, and researchers from 9 different countries (France, Italy, the United States, Brazil, Spain, Japan, Thailand, Algeria, and the United Kingdom).