Introduction
Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies
Special Focus on Synthetic Opioids
Our two week in-person Summer School (23rd of June to 04th of July 2025) 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 EUDA, researchers, practitioners and policymakers.
This edition will have a special focus on synthetic opioids. Please note that our ‘special focus’ means that some sessions will be dedicated to this topic. The summer school, however, aims at understanding ‘Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies’ in their globality and complexity. Please also note that some sessions are similar to the ones offered in the winter school.
We will have daily in-person lectures, group exercises and field visits.
Scholarships
Iscte offers five scholarships covering 50% of the standard fees, exclusively for scholars whoregister during the Early Bird phase (deadline 31st March 2025)
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit (40%), travel costs (20%), and the GDP of the candidate's country of residence (40 %).
The University will inform the candidates selected, by email, together with their notification of acceptance.
Credits and Requirements
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.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit and fees will be reimbursed if the summer school is cancelled, which will only happen in case of a insufficient number of participants.
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Candidates Profile
- University students (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), researchers, professionals and administrators interested in or working in the drugs field, including participants from the EUDA's network of focal points in 30 countries, or from programmes being developed by the EUDA with third countries (e.g. Western Balkans, North Africa, Eastern Europe).
Number of Places
60 (48 to the general public + 12 reserved spots for EUDA)
Partnership
Programme
Available soon.
Lecturers
Coordination
Marica Ferri
Head of the Support to Practice Sector
- EUDA
Marica Ferri is the Head of the Support to Practice Sector at the EUDA. She is responsible for the Scientific Programme for the European Drugs Summer School since 2015. She holds two Master´s degree, the first in Epidemiology (Catholic University of Rome, A. Gemelli) and the second in Systematic Reviewing of Scientific Literature in the Biomedical Field University of Milan/University of Oxford. and a PhD in International Public Health (Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Nova University, Lisbon). Since 1994 she has been working as a researcher and methodologist in the field of drug addiction and other medical disciplines.
She has been coordinating the Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol group during five years (1999–2004) and following this, she acted as a methodologist in the development of
several Guidelines at international, national and regional level. She coordinated the implementation phase of those guidelines, including training and assessment. . She taught Masters University courses at the University Statale of Milan, University Bocconi of Milan and Catholic University of Rome, A. Gemelli and at Telematic University of Rome (UNITELMA)
Lecturers
(to be confirmed)
Head of the Support to Practice Sector
- EUDA
Marica Ferri is the Head of the Support to Practice Sector at the EUDA. She is responsible for the Scientific Programme for the European Drugs Summer School since 2015. She holds two Master´s degree, the first in Epidemiology (Catholic University of Rome, A. Gemelli) and the second in Systematic Reviewing of Scientific Literature in the Biomedical Field University of Milan/University of Oxford. and a PhD in International Public Health (Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Nova University, Lisbon). Since 1994 she has been working as a researcher and methodologist in the field of drug addiction and other medical disciplines.
She has been coordinating the Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol group during five years (1999–2004) and following this, she acted as a methodologist in the development of
several Guidelines at international, national and regional level. She coordinated the implementation phase of those guidelines, including training and assessment. . She taught Masters University courses at the University Statale of Milan, University Bocconi of Milan and Catholic University of Rome, A. Gemelli and at Telematic University of Rome (UNITELMA)
Lecturers
(to be confirmed)
Price
- Full Price - 700.00€ (for applicants enrolling after early bird)
- Early bird fee - 600.00€ (applied to everyone enrolling before 31st March 2025)
- Iscte Students - 400.00€
- Scholarships - 350.00€ (exclusively for scholars who register in the Early Bird)
If the cost of the course is borne by your institution, you can select the "Finalise application, with subsequent payment" payment method. After receiving the invoice, your organisation has 10 days to settle the fee.
Once you have completed payment, you will need to wait to be contacted to finalise your application on Iscte Fénix platform.
If your application is rejected, the amount paid will be refunded.
The programme fee includes:
- Tuition
- Course material (PDF version)
- Access to e-Learning platform
The registration will follow the rule "first come, first get it". The registration may close before 09th June if all the places for the course are filled before the deadline. Please, proceed with your application as soon as possible. After completing the application, you will find out if you have been accepted on the course within 15 days.
For help during your application process please contact
Recommendations:
If you need a Visa we strongly recommend to apply during the first phase.
Class Schedule
- 60 hours | two intensive weeks
- Sessions: 09h30 - 16h00/17h00 GMT
- There are various social events and field visits
Registration Calendar
Registration: 14th October 2024 - 09th June 2025
Early Bird registration: 14th October 2024 - 31st March 2025
The registration will follow the rule "first come, first get it". The registration may close before 31st May if all the places for the course are filled before the deadline. Please, proceed with your application as soon as possible. After completing your application, you will find out if you have been accepted on the course within 15 days.
For help during your application process please contact
Recommendations:
If you need a Visa we strongly recommend to apply during the first phase.
