Online course “Citizen Science for Global Health”
The SPHERE project (Spreading Global Health Citizen Science Research Methodologies for UNITA), funded under the Starting Grants call by the UNITA Alliance (univ-unita.eu), is pleased to announce the launch of the online course “Citizen Science for Global Health”.
This innovative training programme is organised by the University of Turin (Departments of Clinical and Biological Sciences, lead department, Veterinary Sciences, Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, Cultures, Politics and Society), Universidad de Zaragoza, Universidad Pública de Navarra, West University of Timișoara, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Citizen Science Italia Association, Fundación Ibercivis (IBE), T6 Ecosystems srl, and the European Citizen Science Academy (ECS Academy).
The course includes 10 free lessons, delivered on a biweekly basis, with international speakers who have extensive experience in the field of Citizen Science (CS), and will run from February to June 2026.
The aim of the course is to introduce participants to citizen science as an innovative research methodology, with a particular focus on its application in the field of Global Health.
training on the fundamentals of citizen science and its applications in Global Health contexts
in-depth exploration of an emerging, high-impact research methodology
award of a digital Open Badge, issued by BESTR, upon successful completion of the course.
The course is open to the UNITA academic community, including:
- Master, Professional Degree and PhD students
- Researchers and teaching staff
- Technical and administrative staff
Participation is also allowed to non-academic partners and members of the wider international scientific community.
Participants who attend at least 6 of the 10 sessions and complete the required activities
will receive a digital Open Badge issued by BESTR, certifying their competencies in Citizen Science and Global Health.
The initiative aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, increase research impact, and promote meaningful social change through participatory approaches to global health research.
Applications must be submitted via this form. It is also possible to attend individual sessions without obtaining the Open Badge.
The language of instruction is English.
Click here to register: forms.gle/mmb8B6rvnXfGzKGM9
Registration deadline: 10 February 2026
Updated information here: www.clinbio.unito.it