World Health Organization Summer School 2027 in France (Fully Funded)
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World Health Organization Summer School 2027 in France (Fully Funded)

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Deadline
2026-11-23
Country
France
Level
phd, short-course
Organization
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, Université Côte d’Azur, Ulysseus European University
Field
Public Health, Research, Healthcare, Policy-making, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Noncommunicable Diseases, Healthy Aging
Funding
partial

Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) Summer School 2027 in France offers a professional learning opportunity focusing on systems thinking and innovation for public health. It aims to address complex public health issues, particularly the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and promoting healthy aging. The program is organized by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the WHO Collaborating Center at Université Côte d’Azur, and Ulysseus European University. It will take place from July 20–23, 2027, in Nice, France.

Coverage

Selected participants will receive free program access, a certificate of participation, daily lunches, and a welcome meal. However, this summer school is not fully funded. Participants are responsible for organizing and covering their own travel, accommodation, and other personal expenses in Nice, France.

Eligibility

This summer school is open to international applicants, including Ethiopian students. It targets PhD candidates, postgraduate researchers, and early to mid-career professionals. Eligible individuals include researchers, health practitioners, and policy-makers who are interested in public health, research, healthcare, policy-making, innovation, and applying systems thinking approaches to advance evidence-based policies, strengthen multisectoral collaboration, and improve policy implementation.

Requirements

Applicants should be PhD students or early/mid-career professionals in relevant fields. Specific required documents are not clearly stated on the provided pages.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of November 23, 2026. Interested candidates should visit the official World Health Organization website (provided in the applyUrl field) for detailed application instructions and to submit their application. A selection panel will review applications, and successful applicants will be informed by December 18, 2026.

Notes

The program will cover crucial topics such as systems thinking for NCD prevention, recognizing difficult public health issues, applying decision-making tools, creating novel strategies for public health policy, and converting scientific findings into useful tactics. The program includes expert presentations, interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and project-based activities.

Source & Verification

Host organization: World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, Université Côte d’Azur, Ulysseus European University

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/articles/item/call-for-applications--2027-summer-school---systems-thinking-and-innovation-for-the-prevention-of-noncommunicable-diseases-and-a-healthy-ageing-population-in-the-who-european-region

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Read the full requirements

    Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.

  2. 2

    Gather your documents

    Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.

  3. 3

    Request recommendation letters

    Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.

  4. 4

    Write your motivation letter

    Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.

  5. 5

    Proofread and submit early

    Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.

Deadline: 2026-11-23 — always verify on the official website before applying.

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