WHO Summer School 2027 in France: Systems Thinking and Innovation for Public Health

The WHO Summer School 2027 is a four-day international learning program organized by the WHO Regional Office for Europe in partnership with Université Côte d'Azur and Ulysseus European University. It takes place in Nice, France from 20–23 July 2027 and is designed for PhD students, researchers, health practitioners, and early- to mid-career professionals. The program combines expert lectures, interactive workshops, hands-on exercises, and project-based learning to strengthen participants' ability to understand complex public health challenges and develop practical, evidence-based solutions using systems-thinking methods. Topics include NCD prevention, systems analysis, policy development, artificial intelligence in public health, and innovation ecosystems. What you get • Free participation with no tuition fee • Expert-led training from WHO specialists and international experts • Practical workshops with real-life scenarios and decision-making tools • Learning about public health innovation and NCD prevention approaches • Policy development skills training • Insights into artificial intelligence applications in public health • International networking with researchers, policymakers, health practitioners, and professionals • Certificate of participation upon completion • Lunch, daily coffee breaks, and welcome dinner included How to apply 1. Visit the official WHO Europe announcement 2. Review the program details and selection criteria 3. Prepare your application information including relevant education, professional experience, and personal statement 4. Explain your interest in systems thinking, public health innovation, NCD prevention, or healthy ageing 5. Submit your application through the official online application form before the deadline

• Relevant academic or professional background • Interest in applying systems thinking to public health challenges • PhD students and postgraduate students eligible • Early- and mid-career researchers eligible • Public health professionals and healthcare practitioners eligible • Policymakers and government officials eligible • Professionals in health promotion, NCD prevention, healthy ageing, and public health innovation eligible • Open to all nationalities