Model United Nations Turkey Conference: 01-05 March 2010, Antalya

Who can apply?
Our conference is open to young people from all over the world, from high school students to university graduates. You do not need previous MUN experience to apply, all you need is an interest in the UN and meeting people from all over the world.

Can individuals apply or do I have to be part of a delegation/ organization/group?
You can apply either individually or as a delegation. A delegation consists of 2-8 people. If you apply as a delegation, you will be asked to specify this in your registration form. It is important that you specify which delegate will be attending which committee under the "Delegation Breakdown" section.

I applied as a(n) delegation/individual delegate. When will I know which country I will represent?
To be announced. Late registrations will be assigned on a first come first serve basis, and should be assigned within one week of successful application.

How many delegates may represent a country?
Each delegation consists of 2-8 delegates. There can only be one delegate per country per committee. We will make no exceptions to this rule.

Do I have to be a university student to apply?
No. MUNTR accepts applications from high school students as well.

How do I apply?
Applications are now open, and can be accessed here.

Where is the conference venue?
To be announced. Detailed information on the conference venue can be accessed here. Stay tuned for updates, including accommodation options and prices.

What about accommodation?
To be announced.

How much is the registration fee?
Please visit the registration page you should see the details regarding varying registration fees.

The registration fee includes all sessions throughout the week, including conference materials, coffee breaks and lunch. It will not include late night activities, accommodation and travel expenses. Please note that each delegate will pay for his/her own transportation to Ankara.

How do I pay the registration fee?
The fee must be transferred to the MUNTR bank account in Turkey before the conference. This is the only way to secure your place as a delegation/delegate/observer. Account details can be found on the registration form.

We accept bank transfers and are working on PayPal Payments. This means you cannot pay the fee at the registration desk upon arrival at the conference. Click here for payment details.

Is there a deadline for the fee?
Please visit the registration page to learn more about our early, regular, and late registration deadlines. Any payments made after that date will not be accepted.

Can you give financial aid to participants?
To be announced.

Is there a registration deadline?
Registration deadline will be announced soon.

Do you accept late registrations?
We accept late registrations, but the registration fee will be determined later.

Final late registration date is to be set. The registration page will be closed after that date.

I have registered before the registration deadline but I will make the bank transfer after the registration deadline. Do I have to pay per delegate?
No. If you have submitted the registration form before the deadline, you will pay the fee yet to be determined per delegate.

Can I pay the registration fee at the registration desk upon arrival at the conference?
No, we only accept bank transfers and are working on PayPal Payments.

When will I know I have been accepted? How will I be notified on which country I will represent?
Country assignments will be announced on our website by 1 February 2009. Late applicants will be notified on their country assignments within one week of their submission.

We encourage you to pay the registration fees in a timely manner in order to ensure you receive your country assignment and are eligible for special accommodation pricing.

Is it possible to participate in just some parts of the conference?
We expect all delegates to participate for the entirety of the sessions. However, delegates are allowed two sessions of leniency before they are denied their certificate of participation. The length of a session is determined by the Committee Director, and can vary from one to four hours.

How do I know if my application has been received?
After you click the "Submit Form" button, you will be redirected to a new page. If it reads "Registration Successful" then your form was delivered and received by the MUNTR team. Our form processing script is simple yet smart enough to minimize errors, yet if you receive an error page, please follow the instructions supplied.

To ensure proper retrieval of your registration:

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Fill out all the required fields (although even empty forms will still be processed).

Do not use localized (Turkish) characters.

Do not click the "Submit Form" button repeatedly.

Please do not e-mail us to query whether your application has been received.

Do I need previous MUN experience to participate?
No. We accept participants both with and without experience. All you need is an interest in foreign relations and meeting new friends.

Can I represent my own country?
No, delegations cannot represent their school's country of origin. However, for example, an American student studying at a Pakistani school can be a member of the school's USA Delegation.

How should I specify which country I wish to represent?
You should specify three UN-member countries in the "Country Selection" section of the registration form. You should list these countries in order of preference; from most preferred to least preferred. In some rare cases, as noted in the registration form, delegations may be assigned countries they have not specified in the registration form, due to heavy demand on some countries.

All country assignments will be announced on our site shortly after February 1 2009.

Will you help me acquire a visa if I need one?
After we have confirmed your registration and received your participation fee, the MUNTR Secretariat will send you an invitation letter saying that you have been accepted to the conference, but we cannot make other guarantees or offer further support.

Does MUNTR 2009 provide meals?
Your delegate fee will include coffee breaks and lunch.

Will there be time for sightseeing?
Additional sightseeing programs will be arranged and their details will be announced on the website shortly before the conference. Some sightseeing trips may require additional fees, though the Secretariat will be working to minimize delegate costs as much as possible.

Who is going to chair the committees?
The Committee Directors (Chairs) of the conference will be selected by the MUNTR Secretariat, among candidates applying via our website. If you would like to apply, click here.

What is the dress code for MUNTR 2009?
A strict dress code will be enforced during all sessions, including the mock debate and opening ceremony (Monday-Friday). This means appropriate western business attire for both men and women. Suits, ties and jackets, and absolutely no jeans or sneakers. Delegates should avoid jewelry that may be distracting for other delegates.

Is MUNTR a truly international conference?
Yes, we expect delegates from all over the world.

I am confused/I have unanswered questions.
Feel free to contact us at info(at)muntr.org and we will be happy to answer them.