The Global Health Bioethics Network (GHBN) is offering a fully funded summer school program in Cape Town, South Africa, aimed at early to mid-career researchers in global health bioethics. This program will enhance participants’ skills necessary to tackle ethical issues in global health research and practice.
- 🌍 The GHBN Summer School 2025 in South Africa is designed for students and researchers from partner institutions and LMIC-based bioethics researchers.
- 📚 Participants will enhance skills to tackle ethical issues in global health research, practice, and policy.
- 🎓 The program includes presentations on current research and innovative topics in global health bioethics.
- 🏫 A workshop will offer skills training tailored to participants’ needs and interests.
- 📅 Scheduled for September 15th–18th, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, the summit covers travel, accommodation, meals, and training costs.
- 🛫 Eligible applicants must submit documents by April 25th, 2025, for a chance to attend this transformative summer school.
Designation
Program: GHBN Summer School 2025
Host Organization: Global Health Bioethics Network (GHBN)
Funding Source: Wellcome
Table of Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Program Dates | 15th – 18th September 2025 |
| Duration | 4 Days |
| Eligibility | Early/mid-career researchers from LMICs |
| Funding | Fully Funded (includes travel, accommodation, meals) |
Research Area
The summer school will focus on ethical issues surrounding:
- Climate change and health
- Health justice and equity
- Ethics in mental health
- Ethics and AI in health
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Eligibility/Qualification
To be eligible for the GHBN Summer School, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Early or mid-career level researchers in global health bioethics.
- Must be from a Lower or Middle Income Country (LMIC).
- Must be based in countries that are GHBN partners and collaborators.
- Must attend the program in person (no online participation).
Description
The GHBN Summer School 2025 will consist of three days of discussions and meetings, alongside a day dedicated to skills training workshops. This program provides two fully funded spots for competitive participants, covering round-trip flights, visa costs, meals, accommodation for five nights, travel insurance, airport transfers, and incidental costs. Participants will be expected to prepare a short abstract for presentation and commit to sharing their experiences through a blog post after the program.
How to Apply
Applicants must:
- Complete the application form.
- Provide a personal motivation statement explaining how the opportunity will benefit them.
- Include a short abstract for presentation.
- Include e-signatures from the applicant and a supervising manager.
- Email the completed application to:
- Primary: rippon@ethox.ox.ac.uk
- CC: michael.parker@ethox.ox.ac.uk
Required Documents:
- A support letter from the current line manager/supervisor.
- CV.
- Proof of citizenship.
- Passport.
- Any additional relevant supporting documents.
Last Date to Apply
25th April 2025
This summer school represents an exceptional opportunity for researchers looking to advance their career and understanding of global health bioethics in a collaborative international setting.
