Applications are now open for the ITU UNU MERIT Summer School 2025 in the Netherlands. This fully-funded summer school invites participants from around the world to join a free 5-day program. It will be held in Maastricht, Netherlands, from 23 to 27 June, 2025. There’s no application fee, and anyone from any country can apply. The theme of the summer school is “Digital and Green Transitions.” The goal is to introduce participants to new digital technologies, digital farming, and e-waste management through lectures and interactive sessions. Around 30 participants will be selected to join.
Information:
- Organizer Country: Nethrelands
- Place: Maastricht
- Dates of the Event: 23 to 27 June, 2025
- Time period: 5 days
- Perks: Partially Funded
- Due Date: 15 March, 2025
Program Planners: This summer school is hosted by the United Nations University-Maastricht Institute for Economic and Social Research on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) and supported by the European Union’s Global Gateway program.
Money Perks: The program covers:
- Free Learning Session.
- Free Accommodation and Food expenses are covered.
- All Programs.
- Official Certificate by ITU and UNU-MERIT
Travel and visa costs are the responsibility of the participants.
Concepts:
Developing Digital Technologies: Participants will learn about emerging digital technologies, including AI, IoT, and blockchain.
High-tech agriculture: This will look at how digital tools can enhance farming, like precision agriculture and remote sensing.
Electronic recycling: This will cover the issues with e-waste and how to handle it properly.
Requirements:
- People from all over the world can apply.
- Applicants need to have a completed Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a similar field.
- You must be fluent in English.
- People actively engaged in digital or sustainability projects.
- We strongly invite policymakers from developing nations to apply.
- Workers from government, private, and non-profit organizations in digital development and tech can apply.
- Active participation in all Summer School activities is required.
How to Apply:
https://academy.itu.int/training-courses/full-catalogue/summer-school-digital-and-green-transitions