The program is divided into two parts:
Days 1-3: Core Citizen Science topics (project design, participant engagement, data processing, result dissemination, and funding opportunities).
Days 4-5: Special session, in collaboration with AfricaMuseum and the University of the Western Cape, exploring best practices for Citizen Science projects in/with the Global South (socio-cultural, logistical, and ethical challenges).
Interactive workshops will guide the participants in designing their own CS projects, while fostering networking opportunities. By blending theory with practice, the PReCISE summer school will ensure attendees leave with the tools and confidence to effectively apply CS methodologies in diverse contexts, ultimately contributing to more inclusive and impactful scientific initiatives.
For whom
PhD students, postdocs, researchers interested in Citizen Science (CS).
When and where?
Date of the online introduction session is 23 June 2025 (morning).
July 7-11, 2025 (hybrid format). Participants can be on-site or online.
UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
ECTS and evaluation
Credits: 5 ECTS (1 ECTS per day of participation).
Evaluation: No formal assessment, but PhD students will receive a certificate of completion awarding 5 ECTS. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Language in which course will be taught
English
Funding
Tuition is free of charge. Participants should check with their home university’s international office for potential funding opportunities for travel costs.
- Aarhus University: aarhus@circle-u.eu
- University of Belgrade: Nikola Savic nikola.savic@rect.bg.ac.rs
- Humboldt Universität zu Berlin: berlin@circle-u.eu
- King’s College London: Students are not eligible for Erasmus+ funding, but may have access to internal funding. Please check for funding opportunities or contact the Circle U. Team for more information: circle-u@kcl.ac.uk
- UCLouvain: infocircleu@uclouvain.be
- University of Oslo: shortterm-uio@admin.uio.no
- Université Paris Cité: circleu.iro@u-paris.fr and online at u-paris.fr
- University of Pisa: circleU.erasmus@unipi.it and on our website.
- University of Vienna: circle-u@univie.ac.at
Why participate?
- Citizen Science Fundamentals – Including project design, participant engagement, data processing, and result dissemination.
- Hands-on Experience – Apply CS techniques through interactive workshops, case studies, and project simulations.
- Ethical & Logistical Challenges – Explore best practices for conducting CS, with a focus on the Global South.
- Networking & Collaboration – Connect with experts and peers to foster interdisciplinary partnerships.
Contact
- Caroline Michellier, caroline.michellier@uclouvain.be
- Marnik Vanclooster, marnik.vanclooster@uclouvain.be
The summer school is co-funded by a seed fund of Circle U., the thematic graduate school ENVITAM, and the sector of science and technology of UCLouvain.
