Applications are now open for the WHO Summer School 2027 in France. It will take place in Nice, France, from 20–23 July 2027. The summer school is organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, the WHO Collaborating Centre at Université Côte d’Azur, and Ulysseus European University. It is designed for PhD students and early- and mid-career professionals interested in public health, research, healthcare, policy-making, and innovation. Selected participants will receive free access to the program, along with meals and a certificate of participation.
WHO Summer School 2027: Overview
- Host Organization: World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe and partner institutions
- Program Location: Nice, France
- Program Dates: 20–23 July 2027
- Duration: 4 Days
- Number of Participants: 30
- Deadline: 23 November 2026
What Is the WHO Summer School About?
The WHO Summer School 2027 is a professional learning opportunity for individuals interested in addressing complex public health challenges through systems thinking and innovation. The program explores how different factors, including social conditions, government policies, healthcare systems, economic environments, and individual behaviours, interact to influence health outcomes.
Participants will learn how systems-based approaches can help prevent noncommunicable diseases, improve public health policies, and support healthy ageing. The program combines expert presentations, interactive lectures, practical workshops, and project-based activities. Participants will also have opportunities to apply the methods they learn to their own research or professional projects.
Financial Benefits
Selected participants can benefit from the following:
- Free Participation: No program fee is charged for attending the summer school.
- Expert-Led Training: Learn from WHO experts and international specialists in public health, systems thinking, and innovation.
- Meals Provided: Lunch and coffee breaks are included on each day of the program.
- Welcome Dinner: Participants will receive a welcome dinner on 21 July 2027.
Important: This is not a fully funded summer school. Participants must arrange and pay for their own airfare, accommodation, and other personal expenses in Nice, France.
Eligibility Criteria
Potential applicants include:
- PhD students and postgraduate researchers.
- Public health researchers and academics.
- Healthcare practitioners and professionals.
- Policy-makers working in public health or related fields.
- Professionals involved in noncommunicable disease prevention and control.
- Individuals working on healthy ageing, public health innovation, or related risk factors.
What Will Participants Learn?
The summer school will cover several important areas related to public health and systems-based problem-solving, including:
- Systems-thinking concepts, techniques, and tools for preventing noncommunicable diseases.
- Identifying complex public health challenges and developing policy scenarios.
- Applying systems-thinking methods to research and practical projects.
- Using decision-making tools to address real-world problems.
- Developing innovative approaches to public health policy.
- Understanding innovation ecosystems and opportunities involving artificial intelligence in public health.
- Translating scientific research into practical policies and strategies.
Program Schedule and Location
The summer school will be held in Nice, France, from 20 to 23 July 2027.
- Start: 20 July 2027 at 9:00 AM
- End: 23 July 2027 at 2:00 PM
- Format: In-person
- Language: English
- Location: Nice, France
How to Apply for the WHO Summer School 2027?
Visit the official WHO announcement using the link provided below. Complete and submit the online application form before the deadline.
APPLY NOW FOR THE WHO SUMMER SCHOOL
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