ANSER Summer School 2026
Date: July 6 – July 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CEST
Place: online (MS Teams)
Deadline for application: March 31, 2026
Number of participants: max. 30 students
Course overview:
The ANSER Summer School 2026 offers an in-depth exploration of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), focusing on fundamental yet pressing challenges in the field today. Participants will engage with cutting-edge research, emerging global trends, and critical debates through sessions led by international experts. Interactive discussions with peers from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds will create a dynamic and enriching learning environment. By the end of the course, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of SRHR’s global impact and its essential role in shaping health outcomes and rights for future generations.
Intended learning outcomes:
- Gain a foundational understanding of SRHR, including current global trends, progress, and challenges
- Examine SRHR from a multidisciplinary perspective and understand its integration into broader policy frameworks, such as the SDGs
- Develop skills in intercultural collaboration and engage in meaningful discussions with peers from around the world
What we offer:
- A flexible, online educational program enriched with virtual social events to foster a global network.
- Inspiring content delivered by leading international SRHR experts.
- A blended learning model featuring interactive sessions that challenge participants and encourage active engagement.
- Continuous access to an online learning platform with course materials, resources, and networking opportunities even after the program ends.
Minimum requirements:
Students should fulfil the following criteria to apply for participation:
- be formally registered or enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master’s or Graduate programme for the academic year prior (2025-2026) or after the Summer School (2026-2027)
- have a specific interest in SRHR and global health
- have sufficient knowledge of English to understand the courses, read SRHR-related articles, and qualitatively complete a written exercise
- be open, interested and respectful towards other beliefs and backgrounds
- having full availability to follow the course, we expect participants to actively engage throughout the course from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CEST
Registration fee: €100
The registration fee is €100. This fee includes all classes and social activities, provides access to the course materials through a dedicated online learning platform and offers a certificate upon completion.
Students from institutions in low- and middle-income countries can apply for a fee waiver upon selection. You can find the list of countries on the World Bank website here.
Application process:
To apply for the ANSER Summer School, please submit the following:
- Proof of enrolment – A document confirming that you are registered in a Master’s or Graduate programme.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Outline your academic and professional background.
- Short Video (max. 2 minutes) – Introduce yourself and answer these three questions:
- Who are you?
- What is your special or unique talent (e.g., singing, dancing, cooking)?
- What motivates you to join the ANSER Summer School?
Send the three documents to anser@ugent.be by March 31, 2026, with the subject line “ANSER Summer School - Application (Your Name)”
Important Dates:
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February 13, 2026 |
Applications open |
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March 31, 2026 |
Application deadline |
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April 24, 2026 |
Announcement of selected participants |
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April 24 – May 17, 2026 |
Registration period and payment |
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June 25, 2026 |
Info session |
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July 6, 2026 |
Start of the Summer School |
Contact
Please reach out to us (anser@ugent.be) for questions or further clarifications.

