How To Apply

The Summer School Data Science and AI in Health, Edition 2024, took place from 22-26 July, 2024, on site, at our beautiful University Medical Center (UMCG) in Groningen, The Netherlands.

If you are interested in participating in the Summer School Data Science and AI in Health 2025, please inform us via summerschoolAI rug.nl and we will keep you posted about the latest news.

At the 'Data Science and AI in Health' Summer School, we are looking for young, enthusiastic researchers with an interest in biomedical sciences, data science and AI, within both a clinical and research interest. The maximum number of participants for our summer school is approx. 40. Eligible participants will be accepted based on selection by the organising committee and, if deemed necessary, a short (online) interview.

Language

All lectures and workshops are taught in English. If you want to join, make sure you are proficient in English and are able to participate in interactive group assignments.

Visa

For most (European) participants it is not necessary to obtain a visa. In some cases, depending on your nationality, you will need to apply for a so called Schengen Visa (for a short visit). More information on how to apply for a Schengen Visa is available on the Dutch government’s website. Please note that you can only apply for a visa after you have been admitted. If requested, we can provide you an invitation letter, indicating that you have been admitted to the Summer School Data Science and AI in Health, Edition 2024.

Registration (step-by-step)

1. Write a motivational letter and draft a resume containing information on why you are a suitable and motivated candidate to take part in our summer school.

2. Fill in the application from (not available at the moment) and add the motivational letter and resume. The form will become available on the EIT Health webpage.

3. Deadline for registration is 2^nd of June.

4. Applicants provisionally admitted to the summer school will be informed midst of June 2024.

5. Definitive admission to the summer school will only take place after full payment of the participation fee at the latest t.b.d. (most likely end of June 2024). Payment instructions will be e-mailed after provisional admission.

6. If necessary, arrange your Schengen Visa.

7. Book a flight, fly to The Netherlands and enjoy our great summer school!

Participation costs*

€ 350,- (excl. accommodation costs; accommodation costs for applicants from outside Groningen € 234,- up to € 402,-)

*Deadline for registration is 2nd of June. The applicants admitted to the summer school will be announced at the latest mid-June. Definitive admission to the summer school will only take place after full payment of the participation fee at the latest before t.b.d.. Refunds of participation costs will only be made in very exceptional cases and this is at the discretion of the organising committee.

Contact us for more information at summerschoolAI rug.nl.