Apply for the World Health Organisation (WHO) Summer School 2027 in Nice, France - “Systems thinking and innovation for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases and a healthy ageing population in the WHO European Region.”
Organised by the Division of Prevention and Health Promotion of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the WHO Collaborating Centre at Université Côte d’Azur, and Ulysseus European University, the four-day in-person programme brings together policy makers, researchers, and public health professionals (30 participants) for expert-led sessions, workshops, and project-based learning on NCD prevention and healthy ageing.
Applications close on 23 November 2026. Successful applicants are informed by 18 December 2026. This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on official WHO Europe materials. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - WHO Summer School 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | WHO Summer School - systems thinking & innovation for NCD prevention and healthy ageing |
| Host Landmark | Promenade des Anglais / Nice, French Riviera, France 🇫🇷 |
| Dates | 20 - 23 July 2027 (09:00 on 20 July to 14:00 on 23 July) |
| Location | Nice, France - in-person |
| Places | ~30 participants |
| Language | English |
| Cost | Course free of charge (lunches, coffee breaks, welcome dinner 21 July); travel & accommodation self-funded |
| Deadline | 23 November 2026 |
| Official Gateway | WHO application form · WHO Europe call |
What You’ll Learn
- Systems thinking approaches to NCD prevention and healthy ageing in the WHO European Region
- Innovation and multistakeholder engagement for public health
- Keynote presentations, lectures, workshops, and practical training using real-life scenarios
- Faculty including WHO experts and leading international specialists
- Certificate of participation upon completion
Benefits
- Tuition-free summer school programme
- Lunch and coffee breaks each day
- Welcome dinner on 21 July 2027
- Certificate of participation
- Networking with WHO experts and peers across the European Region
Note: Participants cover their own travel, accommodation, and other costs related to the stay in Nice.
Eligibility / Selection
- Relevant professional experience in public health, innovation, healthy ageing, NCD prevention, or NCD risk factors
- Education and experience aligned with the programme themes
- Strong personal statement and potential for future collaboration
- English proficiency required (programme delivered in English)
- Policy makers, researchers, and public health professionals are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
- Read the official WHO Europe call for applications.
- Complete the online WHO application form.
- Submit no later than 23 November 2026.
- Await selection panel decision - successful applicants notified by 18 December 2026.
Official Links
Call for applications: 2027 WHO Summer School (WHO Europe)
Event page - 2027 WHO Summer School
Submit application (WHO DataForm)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application deadline?
23 November 2026.
When and where does the summer school take place?
Nice, France, from 20 - 23 July 2027 (in person).
Is it free?
The programme is free of charge, including lunches, coffee breaks, and a welcome dinner. Travel and accommodation are the participant’s responsibility.
How many participants are selected?
About 30 participants.
Where do I apply?
Through the official form: extranet.who.int DataForm (linked from the WHO Europe call).
