WHO Summer School 2027 in Nice, France

Applications are now open for the 2027 Summer School on Systems Thinking and Innovation for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases and a Healthy Ageing Population, organised by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the WHO Collaborating Centre at Université Côte d’Azur and Ulysseus European University. This in person programme takes place in Nice, France, from 20 to 23 July 2027, and is designed for PhD students and early and mid career professionals in public health, health policy and related areas.

It is partially funded: the training, lunches, coffee breaks and a welcome dinner are free, but participants must cover their own travel and accommodation. The call does not mention any application fee. The deadline to apply is 23 November 2026, and only 30 participants will be selected. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Programme: Summer School
• Host country: France (Nice)
• Organisers: WHO Regional Office for Europe, WHO Collaborating Centre at Université Côte d’Azur, Ulysseus European University
• Application deadline: 23 November 2026
• Course dates: 20 July 2027 to 23 July 2027
• Funding type: Partially funded
• Application fee: None
• Open to all nationalities: Yes

What This Scholarship Offers:

What You Receive

• A free place in the summer school.
• Daily lunch and coffee breaks.
• A welcome dinner on 21 July 2027.
• A certificate of participation.

What You Gain

• Practical systems thinking skills.
• Guidance on your own project.
• Access to leading experts.
• Skills to turn research into policy.
• A professional network.
• Hands on experience with modern tools.

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Eligibility Criteria:

You can apply if you are:

• A PhD student
• A postgraduate student
• An early or mid career professional

Suitable applicants include:

• Researchers
• Health practitioners
• Policy makers

You should also be interested in using systems thinking to advance evidence based policies, strengthen collaboration across sectors and improve policy implementation through innovation.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant professional experience in public health, innovation, healthy ageing, NCD prevention or NCD risk factors
• Education
• Experience
• Personal statement
• Potential for future collaboration

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Curriculum Topics:

The curriculum is still being finalised, but it will cover:

• Systems thinking concepts and methods for NCD prevention and control
• Identifying systems archetypes and developing policy scenarios
• Systems thinking tools in practice
• Creating studies informed by systems thinking
• Practical training on decision making tools
• Policy innovation in public health
• AI opportunities for public health
• Innovation ecosystems

Teaching methods include keynote presentations, lectures, workshops and practical training using real life scenarios.

Important Dates:

• Application deadline: 23 November 2026
• Successful applicants informed by: 18 December 2026
• Training dates: 20 to 23 July 2027
• Welcome dinner: 21 July 2027

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How to Apply:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria above
2. Prepare your CV, education details and a strong personal statement explaining your experience and how you will use systems thinking
3. Go to the official application page
4. Complete and submit your application before 23 November 2026
5. Wait for the result, which will be announced by 18 December 2026

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