VASCERN Summer School 2026 Edition
Ready to learn what most textbooks leave out?
Rare vascular diseases are often overlooked in medical training. The VASCERN Summer School 2026 fills that gap with expert teaching, case-based sessions, and a one-of-a-kind international network.
What you’ll gain
- Knowledge: Rare disease insights you won’t find in most curricula
- Recognition: 3 ECTS credits to boost your academic record
- Community: Connections with students, researchers, and experts across Europe
The VASCERN Summer School 2026 combines online learning with a one-week in-person training in Paris:
Online Module: February – May, 2026
- Interactive, specialist-led modules on rare vascular diseases
- Flexible, self-paced learning to fit your academic schedule
- Designed to prepare you for the in-person programme
In-Person Week in Paris: September 14-19, 2026 in Paris, France
- Expert lectures covering diagnosis, management, and care of rare vascular diseases
- Case discussions where you work through real patient scenarios
- Group activities and interactive discussions with peers and specialists
- Networking opportunities with European healthcare professionals and researchers
The programme is open to:
- Medical students (BSc, MSc, PhD)
- Medical residents
- Postdoctoral researchers
➡️ Applicants must be from universities in the EU or Erasmus+ associated countries
We encourage applications from students across different disciplines of medicine who are eager to deepen their understanding of rare vascular diseases and join a vibrant international network.
To apply for the VASCERN Summer School 2026, you will need to:
- Complete the application survey.
- Submit the following documents:
- Your CV
- A motivation letter
- Proof of enrolment
- Your latest academic transcript
🗓️ Deadline: October 27, 2025
Language of instruction: English
Certification: Participants who complete the programme receive a certificate of completion alongside 3 ECTS credits.
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Are there any registration fees to join the VASCERN Summer School?
No, participation in the Summer School is free of charge. However, participants are encouraged to seek funding through ERASMUS+ mobility grants available via their home institutions. You can request more information directly from the International Relations Office or ERASMUS+ Department at your university or hospital.
Can I apply if I am not studying in Europe?
Applicants must be students, residents or researchers at a university or hospital in an EU Member State, in a third country associated to the ERASMUS+ program or in a third countries not associated to the Program within Region 1 or 2. The eligible countries are listed below:
- Member States of the European Union (EU): Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden
- Third countries associated to the Program: North Macedonia, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey
- Third countries not associated to the Program:
- Western Balkans (Region 1): Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro
- Neighborhood East (Region 2): Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Georgia; Moldova; territory of Ukraine as recognized by international law
Can I attend only one part of the Summer School (e.g. only the onsite or only the online module)?
No. Participation in both modules is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of full participation and to be awarded the 3 ECTS credits.
What happens if I am accepted but cannot attend the onsite part in September?
If you already know at the time of your acceptance that you will not be able to attend the onsite module in September, we strongly encourage you to apply instead for the next edition of the Summer School. Both the online and onsite parts are closely connected and complementary, and missing one would significantly reduce the learning experience. However, if unexpected circumstances arise after you have started the program and you are no longer able to complete it, it is possible to withdraw your participation.
