Question 1

Who can attend SERM 2018 and How many people?

Accepted Answer

The Southern European Regional Meeting is the annual IFSA meeting for south Europe.
Therefore, priority will be given to IFSA members coming from the LCs belonging to this region, followed by Alumni.
You need to be at least 18 years old by April 20rd 2018, in order to attend SERM 2018.

How many people from each Local Committee (LC) can attend SERM 2018?
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​Two spots per LC are guaranteed, more spots will be assigned depending on availability. Note: since spots are limited and not everyone might be offered a spot initially, LCs should internally decide who gets priority to attend, based on each LC’s criteria, and submit the ranking with the Letter of support. The idea is to have representatives from all countries who are part of Southern Europe. Therefore, anyone interested in attending SERM should apply before the March 5th (midnight), 2018 deadline, so we know who is interested in coming.

Question 2

How can I attend SERM 2018 and what is Letter of support?

Accepted Answer

Everyone wishing to attend SERM (IFSA Officials and Alumni including) will need to submit an online application form from our website Registration page, between December 26th and March 5th (midnight), 2018.
This will then be reviewed by the Organizing Committee. Members of an LC need to submit a Letter of support from their LC President for the applications to be processed.
All applicants will be notified if their application was accepted, waitlisted or rejected, on the next few days after submiting the form and the Letter of support.
Other information related to registration can be found on the Registration page.
What is the Letter of support?

​The letter of support is a letter signed by your LC President. It is intended to confirm that you are a member of an LC which is part of IFSA. It must include the name of your LC, University, and your full name. All nominated applicants from an LC can be included in the same letter. If multiple people from an LC apply, the letter should also state the ranking of who gets priority to attend SERM 2018.
​We require all IFSA members to prepare the letter of support (Word or PDF) and upload it, at the time of the submition of the form, to our Registration page here on our website, or if any issues arise - mail it to info.serm18.pt@gmail.com by the March 5th (midnight), 2018 deadline (email subject: LETTER OF SUPPORT).

IMPORTANT:​ We do not require a letter of support from Alumni or IFSA Officials (IFSA 7, Heads of Commission, Liaison Officers or Regional Representatives).

What if I want to arrive earlier or leave later?

If you arrive earlier or wish to stay longer in Lisbon, we recommend to check availability of hostels or airbnb. We can give recommendations if needed. Just Contact us (javascript:void(0))through the form and we will help.

Question 3

How much does it cost to attend SERM 2018 and How do I pay?

Accepted Answer

The registration fee depends on the location of the Local Committee that you are with (not your country of birth/citizenship) – Check the classification of your LC country here.(http://www.ifsa.net/membership/fees/)​ For more information on participation fees, visit the Registration page.
 • High income economies: 160 €*
 • Middle income economies: 140 €*
 • Low income economies: 120 €*
 • Alumni participants: 180 €*
* Excluding bank transaction fees. Participants should consider them in advance.
​​How do I pay for the registration? Do you accept online payment?
SERM 2018 will not be working with payments through PayPal. Participants have to pay through bank transfer. 
You need to pay AFTER receiving our Acceptance email of your successful registration. All the details will be in the Acceptance email.
Payment of the full registration fee is required latest by March 14th, 2018, to confirm your spot. You should also take into account the number of business days that takes to the bank transfer be concluded. More details will be sent out in the Acceptance email.

Participants will be charged for any additional costs due to wrong transferals.
What if I paid but cannot attend the SERM 2018 in the end?
In such a case, inform the OC of SERM 2018 as soon as possible, so that we can issue a refund correctly.

Does it include meals and accommodations?
Yes, it includes meals, activities, accommodation and transportation within the regional meeting. Except day 2, which is a free night around the center of Lisbon.
How much does it cost to attend SERM 2018 as an Alumni?
The cost for IFSA Alumni for 8 days will be 180 €, independent of country of residence.
How much does it cost to attend SERM 2018 as an IFSA 2017/2018 official?
Regular fees according to your LC country apply to officials (see next question).
Do you provide financial assistance for participants?
Unfortunately, no. We recommend looking at government funds and awards within your home country and university or other sponsors.
What currency do you use in Portugal? 
​In Portugal we use EURO (€). No other currencies are commonly accepted.

Question 4

Who is an IFSA Alumni?

Accepted Answer

​You are considered an Alumnus/Alumnae if you have graduated from school (undergraduate or graduate studies) at the time of application and/or time of the SERM and either are or have been a member of an IFSA LC during your studies. 
Alumni will be able to attend SERM 2018.
What will Alumni do at SERM 2018?

Alumni will participate in all the activities of the Regional Meeting for the 8 days of their stay, including International Night. However, Alumni do not attend the Voting Sessions. During these Sessions, Alumni can plan their own activities or enjoy their free time however they like. They can also stay during the workshop, but cannot vote.

How many Alumni will get to participate in SERM 2018?

During SERM 2018, a total of 4 Alumni participants will be able to join the meeting.

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