We invite applications  from PhD students, post-doc and researchers to attend at the Fourth Edition of the Summer School on “BAYESIAN STATISTICAL ANALYSES FOR THE HUMAN, SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES” at the Department of Human Sciences, at the University of Verona.

The use of Bayesian statistics is often claimed to be more widespread and known in the realm of cognitive sciences. However, this approach may be misunderstood and  its application difficult.

The goal of this summer school is to start from the basics of Bayesian Statistical Analysis, to give a comprehensive knowledge of Bayesian Hierarchical Multilevel Methods, and how to get statistical inferences from them.

The Summer School will be held in June, from Monday 9th to Friday 13th, 2025, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

IMPORTANT: The fee will be paid only upon acceptance.

The accepted applicants will pay either the early bird or the full fee based on the date of their application.

Key Information

Location: University of Verona, Verona, ItalyPeriod: Monday June 9th to Friday June 13th, 2025
Contact: bayeshsc@ateneo.univr.itPoster: Recommended but not mandatory
Student/PhD candidate fee
Early bird (before March 16th):€250
Late bird (until the end of April):€300		Post-doc/Researcher fee
Early bird (before March 16th):€300
Late bird (until the end of April):€350
Notification of acceptance: May 15th, 2025

Scientific committee:

  • Maddalena Beccherle, University of Verona
  • Giorgia Tosi, University of Milan-Bicocca
  • Michele Scandola, University of Verona
  • Fabio Aurelio D’Asaro, University of Verona
  • Daniele Luigi Romano, University of Milan-Bicocca

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Keynote Speakers

Angelika Stefan – University of Liverpool

Stefano Coretta – University of Edinburgh

Daniele Luigi Romano – University of Milan – Bicocca

Giorgia Tosi – University of Milan – Bicocca

Massimiliano Badino – University of Verona

Fabio Aurelio D’Asaro – University of Verona

Michele Scandola – University of Verona

Programme

Day 1 (Monday) June 9th

Bayesian logic and statistical foundations

TimeTopicLecturer(s)
8:30 – 9:30Registration 
9:30 – 9:45Welcome greetings
9:45 – 10:45TBDFabio Aurelio D’Asaro
10:45 – 11:00Coffee break 
11:00 – 12:30TBDMassimiliano Badino
12:30 – 14:00Lunch break 
14:00 – 15:00TBDFabio Aurelio D’Asaro
15:00 – 16:30Hitchhiker’s Guide to Bayesian StatisticsMichele Scandola

Day 2 (Tuesday) June 10th

Bayesian Linear model analysis with JASP and the BayesFactor package.

TimeTopicLecturer(s)
9:00 – 10:00Inferential Bayes and the Bayes FactorRomano & Tosi
10:00 – 10:30Introduction to JASPRomano & Tosi
10:30 – 11:00Coffee break 
11:00 – 12:30Simple designs (t-tests). Theory and Practice (With JASP)Romano & Tosi
12:30 – 14:30Lunch break + Poster Session 
14:30 – 16:00Factorial Designs (“ANOVA”). Theory and Practice (With JASP)Romano & Tosi
16:00 – 16:30Coffee break 
16:30 – 18:00The BayesFactor R package.Romano & Tosi


Day 3 (Wednesday) June 11th

Bayesian Hierarchical Multilevel Models with the brms package.

TimeTopicLecturer(s)
9:00 – 10:30Introduction to Bayesian linear models Hands-on 2Stefano Coretta
10:30 – 11:00Break 
11:00 – 12:30Model diagnostics Interactions and Group-level (random) effects Hands-on 2Stefano Coretta
12:30 – 14:30Lunch break + Poster Session 
14:30 – 16:00Specifying priors Hands-on 3Stefano Coretta
16:00 – 16:30Break 
16:30 – 18:00Bayesian modelling Q&AStefano Coretta

Day 4 (Thursday) June 12th

Bayesian Design Analysis and Bayesian Robustness checks.

TimeTopicLecturer(s)
9:00 – 10:30Sample Size Planning – The Bayesian WayAngelika Stefan
10:30 – 11:00Coffee break 
11:00 – 12:30Bayesian Robustness ChecksAngelika Stefan
12:30 – 14:30Lunch break + Poster Session 
  Social event!

Day 5 (Friday) June 13th

Bayesian Generalised Multilevel Models.

TimeTopicLecturer(s)
9:00 – 10:30Introduction to Bayesian Generalised linear modelsMichele Scandola Fabio Aurelio D’Asaro
10:30 – 11:00Coffee break 
11:00 – 12:30Binomial modelsMichele Scandola Fabio Aurelio D’Asaro
12:30 – 14:30Lunch break + Best Poster Prize 
14:30 – 16:00
Ordinal models 		Michele Scandola Fabio Aurelio D’Asaro
16:00 – 16:30Coffee break 
16:30 – 18:00Hands-on workshopMichele Scandola Fabio Aurelio D’Asaro

How to apply

Deadline for applications April 30, 2025.

Each application must be in English and should include

  1. a short CV – max two pages;
  2. a motivation letter (max 500 words);
  3. – optional but recommended – an abstract (max 350 words) concerning the poster you intend to present at the summer school (click here to download the template).
  4. fill out this questionnaire (https://forms.office.com/e/eQND1xx15n)

Applications should be sent at bayeshsc@ateneo.univr.it

Participants will be selected based on participants’ CV, motivation letter, poster abstract, research interests, and balance within the group regarding gender and geographical origin, with a preference for profiles with R experience. Incomplete applications and applications presented in languages other than English will not be considered.

PLEASE CLEARLY STATE YOUR INSTITUTION, ITS ADDRESS, COUNTRY AND OFFICIAL EMAIL IN YOUR CV.

Notification of decisions will be sent to applicants via email the May 15, 2025.

Participation fees:

  • Students and Ph.D. students: before March 16 – 250€; until April 30 – 300 €
  • Post-docs and researchers: before March 16 – 300 €; until April 30 – 350 €