Lisbon, Portugal

European Drugs Summer School

when 28 June 2021 - 9 July 2021
language English
duration 2 weeks
credits 6 EC
fee EUR 700

Our two week Summer School prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs. Teaching staff include scientific experts from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), researchers, practitioners and policymakers.

This edition will have a special focus on illicit drugs and vulnerable groups.

We will have daily in-person lectures, group exercises and a large variety of visits on the spot.

Please note that a good command of English is a mandatory requirement.


Covid and Cancellation Policy

All recommended safety measures related to COVID-19 will be put in place, if applicable.

Deposit and fees will be reimbursed if the summer school is cancelled, which will only happen in case of force majeure such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Course leader

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and IPPS-Iscte.

Target group

University students (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), researchers, professionals and administrators interested in or working in the drugs field, including participants from the EMCDDA's network of focal points in 30 countries, or from programmes being developed by the EMCDDA with third countries (e.g. Western Balkans, North Africa, Eastern Europe).

Course aim

Our two week Summer School prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs. Teaching staff include scientific experts from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), researchers, practitioners and policymakers.

Credits info

6 EC
The Summer School will give 6 ECTS for their courses.

Students are required to do the assigned readings ahead of time; and − for those who volunteer and/or are selected − to make a short presentation about their research/expertise.

A Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) will be required at the end of the Summer School, including questions on class content, class discussions and readings. We will issue a Specialised Studies Diploma with the final grade − if the exam is successfully concluded.

Students may also require attendance certificates.

Fee info

EUR 700: Early bird fee - 600.00€ (for applicants enrolling in the first phase)
Full Price - 700.00€ (for applicants enrolling in the second phase)
Iscte Students - 400.00€
Scholarships - 350.00€ (for scholarships, you must register in the first phase, you will be automatically eligible)

The programme fee includes:

Lunches and coffee breaks
Tuition
Course material (PDF version), study visits

Scholarships

Iscte offers five scholarships covering 50% of the standard fees.

All candidates that submit their application during the 1st phase will be eligible.