The 2025 PsyHuman International School fosters a model of well-being promotion that encompasses psychological, physical, and socio-cultural determinants of health, while challenging the dominant narratives of the ‘ideal’ mind- and body-type. It is based on the idea that the approaches of the humanities can complement clinical psychology and bio-medical sciences to promote individual and community well-being, as well as to question mainstream conceptualisations.

The two-week programme will be structured around in-presence seminars, workshops, and outdoor activities, from Monday to Friday.

• Seminars will be delivered by both faculty members and external guests, to ensure a multidisciplinary approach, and a variety of topics and methodologies. Participants will be encouraged to share their own knowledge and competencies in the classroom.
• Narrative Medicine Workshop: Activities based on the signature practices of Narrative Medicine (i.e., close reading, attentive listening, self-reflection, writing to a prompt, storytelling and sharing), aimed at strengthening narrative competence (“the capacity to skillfully receive the accounts persons give of themselves – to recognize, absorb, interpret and be moved to action by the stories of others”, Rita Charon, 2017: 1).
• Outdoor activities: the programme includes one all-day excursion (to be defined); a half-day guided tour of Rovereto; and a workshop at the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum of Rovereto (MART).

Date: June 16 – June 27, 2025

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Location: University of Trento - Rovereto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Cost: €400

The fee includes:

• lunch in the university canteen from Monday to Friday
• a socio-cultural programme (guided tour of Rovereto, one-day excursion)
• a welcome coffee break
• a farewell buffet
• a one-day excursion in Rovereto
• a visit to a museum or other attraction.

Who Can Apply?

• The PsyHuman International School is open to up min. 10 and max. 25 senior Bachelor’s degree (from second year) and all Master’s degree students.
• Participation is open to UniTrento students but priority will be given to international students.
• The programme is particularly suited for students in psychological and social sciences, gender studies, and the humanities, but it is not limited to these fields. We warmly welcome students from any discipline who are eager to enhance their multidisciplinary competence and engage with novel perspectives on well-being.
• A good command of English is essential, with a minimum proficiency of B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Lectures and workshops will address the following issues:

• gender non-conformity in sports
• gender violence
• LGBTQIA+ communities’ health and well-being
• literature, theatre and medicine
• mindfulness and contemplative practices for well-being
• narrative approaches to mental illness
• narrative medicine
• neuroaesthetics and the artist’s brain
• new addictions in the era of civilisation
• queer activism and migration
• sexuality, ableism, and fundamental rights
• the neuroscience of love

Participants will enhance the following life skills: narrative competence, affiliation, self-awareness, and interpersonal relationship skills.

For more information about the summer school, check the website HERE.

UCD Global provides expert leadership in partnerships and engagement, international student recruitment and support, inbound and outbound staff and student mobility, and the international elements of the student experience. Working with external stakeholders and across all areas of the university, UCD Global supports university leaders to shape policy, collaborates with Colleges and Schools and other support units to ensure delivery, and liaises with students and staff to measure success and impact. UCD Global also directs and manages the university’s network of Global Centres, which serve as hubs of UCD activity in North America, China, South Asia, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Duration: 1 June - 23 August 2025 (2-3 months)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00

Application process: Please send a CV and one-page (maximum 500 words) letter of motivation to exchanges@ucd.ie by 17.00 (GMT) on Tuesday 15 April 2025

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the Learning Abroad team with student advice and communications via email, phone calls, social media, and webinars
• Draft newsletters for partner universities
• Help prepare and manage student events, such as the Cara programme and September Orientation
• Review and prepare promotional materials and documentation
• Support the UCD summer programmes and related social events and activities
• Assist with Partner university visits by providing information and support and giving campus tours
• Update online databases and assist with document management for the Learning Abroad team

Mandatory requirements:

• EU/EEA national (non-visa required) - the candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the full duration of the internship contract. UCD is not in a position to apply for a work permit for any candidate for this position.
• Must be able to prove that they are eligible to receive an Erasmus+ traineeship grant from their home university.
• B2 level or above in English.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in a university or office context
• Familiarity with Microsoft, Google Suites and Canva
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• A quick learner who is proactive, reliable, accurate, and has strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

Benefits:

• Accommodation on the UCD campus will be provided by UCD Global for the dates above at no cost to the successful candidate. Please note that there is no option to extend beyond the indicated start and end dates.
• A great opportunity to work in a varied, international environment
• A chance to join a fun excursion to get to know Ireland and its culture

For more information about the internship, please see the attached information pamphlet below.

Charles University has 6 Summer Exchange spots available for GEM Trailblazer Summer 2025 4 weeks programme at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

Students are waived from paying the tuition fee. They can enrol up to 2 courses, and will pay the registration, administrative, and on-campus housing fees. This year, more than 35 courses are on offer, all summer courses are credit-bearing and letter graded which allows students to transfer academic units back to their home university.

The programme will run from 20 June to 19 July 2025 (inclusive of early check-in and check-out at NTU Halls).

If you are interested, send your transcript of records to adriana.cernohorska@ruk.cuni.cz. Deadline is April 13, 2025!

For more details on the summer courses and programme fees, please refer to the GEM Trailblazer Summer programme website.

The application process has been opened for scholarships for students and PhD candidates as part of inter-university cooperation with partner universities in Germany and Switzerland for the academic year 2025/2026.

Expected available placements:

(not intended for the Faculties of Medicine and the Faculty of Pharmacy)

Universität Hamburg

• 3 semester scholarships for bachelor, master or doctoral students
• 1000 EUR per month
• (only for winter semester 2025/2026)

Universität des Saarlandes

• 2 semester scholarships for bachelor and master students
• 934 EUR per month
• (only for summer semester 2024/2025)

• 1 semester scholarship for doctoral students
• 1200 EUR per month (only for summer semester 2025/2026 - max. 3 months)

Universität Heidelberg

• 2 semester scholarships for bachelor, master or doctoral students
• 700 EUR per month
• (for winter or summer semester 2025/2026 - 5 months including the intensive German course before the beginning of the semester)

Universität Basel

• 2 semester scholarships for bachelor, master or doctoral students
• 1500 CHF per month
• (1 scholarship for winter semester 2025/2026; 1 scholarship for summer semester)

Required documents (bachelor and master students):

• CV in German or in English
• Covering letter in German or in English
• Study plan
• Recommendation letter by a CU faculty member (German or English) (only by the University of Hamburg 2 recommendation letters)
• Confirmation of German or English language proficiency - level B2 (Language exam certificate or confirmation from the language department)
• Confirmed transcript of study results for the entire studies at the university, average of study results

Required documents (doctoral students) - semester stay

• CV in German or in English
• Completed Academic visitor application
• Covering letter in German or in English
• Summary of the dissertation topic in German or in English
• Recommendation letter by a CU faculty member (German or English) (only by the University of Hamburg 2 recommendation letters)
• Confirmation of admission to doctoral studies
• Confirmed transcript of study results from previous studies, average of study results
• Confirmation of German or English language proficiency - level B2 (Language exam certificate or confirmation from the language department)
• Preliminary promise of admission by a teacher from a partner university

Students still have the possibility to select one university as an alternative to the university of their first choice.

Students have to upload all documents to the UK Web Application by 25th April 2025.

The deadline for applications to the selection procedure at the Rectorate is the 5th May 2025.

Hamburg International Summer School Program is designated to foster global academic collaboration and provide students with unique learning experiences. Each of the programmes promises to provide a rich educational experience, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration among students from diverse backgrounds.

The Summer Programmes Available:

Particles, Strings, and Cosmology

Information: The school will describe modern issues today in particles, strings and cosmology, and link them to the activities at University of Hamburg and DESY.  Data analysis today requires heavy use of machine learning and AI in particle physics will be introduced.

Date: July 14 - July 25, 2025

Cost: None. (Travel, living expenses, health and liability insurance are at your charge. Also coffee breaks and lunches at DESY are at your charge.)

Application Deadline: 31 May, 2025

For more information about the programme, check the website HERE.

Challenges of Synthetic Biology: From Theory to Praxis

Information: The aim for the summer school is to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth insight, both in theory and practice, into a current research topic in the vibrant field of Synthetic Biology.

Date: July 13 - July 25, 2025

Cost: €500

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

For more information about the programme, check the website HERE.

>> For more information about the summer school, check the university website HERE.

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports the best and brightest minds in their postdoctoral research in Israel, connecting them with world-class academics and leading researchers.

What do I need in order to apply?

Before applying, please review the detailed guidelines and full application instructions.

Who can apply?*

• The fellowship is open to candidates who have received their PhD degree no earlier than November 1, 2022, in all countries except Israel.

• Candidates currently enrolled in a PhD program may apply if they complete their dissertation defence successfully no later than June 1, 2026.

• Applicants must not have received an academic degree – including undergraduate or graduate degrees – in an Israeli institution; however, former visiting and/or exchange students to Israel are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who commenced a postdoctoral or an academic position in Israel prior to September 1, 2025, may not apply.

*At the time of application, candidates are required to have an academic sponsor, who is a faculty member at an eligible Israeli academic institution.

When to apply?

The online application opens September 1, 2025, and closes November 19, 2025.

How much is the fellowship?

The fellowship is made up of a basic stipend of ILS 168,000 per academic year, with an additional ILS 20,000 granted annually for research expenses and research-related travel.

When does the fellowship begin?

The starting date of the fellowship is October 2026, which is the beginning of the 2026–27 Israeli academic year. However, candidates are permitted to start their fellowship as early as June 1, 2026, or as late as February 1, 2027.

How long does the fellowship last?

The fellowship is offered for two years. Renewal for a third year will be considered favourably based on a competitive evaluation process.

How many fellowships are offered?

Up to 24 fellowships are offered per year.

When will decisions be announced?

Award notifications will be made by March 31, 2026.

For any questions, please contact: fellows@azrielifoundation.org