Conferences and symposiums Workshop in Population Health Impacts from Climate Extremes and Climatic Factors

The workshop is organised and founded by the Swedish Center of Impacts from Climate Extremes In collaboration with the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet

Audience

• PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and research assistants (particularly those residing in Sweden).
• Suitable for diverse backgrounds: medical, social, climate, and data sciences.
• Participants completing a Master’s degree or working in related fields are also encouraged to apply.
• Intermediate R skills are essential for hands-on exercises.

Participants will learn

• The current evidence of the impact of climate extremes on health,
• Why it is important to study this topic,
• How to identify, measure, and model the health effects of environmental stressors, gaining a strong methodological foundation to apply in their own research.

Application

• The workshop is free to attend and covers all sessions.
• An intermediate knowledge of R is required.
• Priority will be given to participants residing in Sweden, but applications from outside Sweden are welcome.

Application Requirements

1. Fill out the application form.
2. Provide a brief motivation letter outlining your current position, research interests, and reasons for taking this course.

Selection Criteria

1. Relevance of motivation to the course scope.
2. Potential benefit for the applicant’s research.
3. Timeliness for the applicant’s career development.

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025