Lisbon, Portugal

European Drugs Winter School

online course
when 1 March 2021 - 12 March 2021
language English
duration 2 weeks
credits 6 EC
fee EUR 420

Our two week Winter 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 responses to, and preparedness for, health-related threats.

The Winter School will be delivered through online and remote instruction. Following the experience of last year's online Summer School, live sessions with experts and practitioners will be held from early afternoon until late afternoon (Lisbon Time, GMT +1 to GMT +3/4). Individual small exercises will be given and assessed every day, and an exam will be offered to those who wish to earn the credits. Virtual tours to field work will be included.

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

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 Winter 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 Winter School will give 6 ECTS for their courses. Students can easily transfer credits to other European universities using the ECTS system. Credits will be attributed formally to postgraduate students (Masters and PhD), but it is possible to allow undergraduates to use these credits in their home universities.

A Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) will be required at the end of the Winter School, including questions on class content, class discussions and readings. For those who want to be formally evaluated, Iscte 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 420: Full Price - 420.00€
Iscte Students - 240.00€
Scholarships - 210.00€ (all candidates are automatically eligible for scholarships)

The programme fee includes:

Tuition
Course material, sessions recorded and made available for later viewing (on request)

A deposit of EUR 150 is requested when submitting your application (refunded in case of non-acceptance)

Scholarships

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

All candidates are eligible.