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The Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+) assembles the inter-university faculty of public health sciences affiliated with fourteen Swiss univer­sities of the SSPH+ Foundation. SSPH+ is the national coordi­nating body for the promotion of postgraduate university education and research in the fields of public health.

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Upcoming Events

SSPH+ Annual Meeting 2026

"Protecting Science – Protecting Health" is the motto of the 2026 SSPH+ Annual Meeting, hosted by the University of Fribourg on June 23-24, 2026. This theme highlights the essential role of scientific integrity, collaboration, and transparency in safeguarding both public trust and population health. It invites us to reflect on how protecting the foundations of science ultimately protects the well-being of societies.

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Swiss Public Health Conference 2026

Swiss Public Health Conference 2026 is happening on September 2–3, 2026 in Lucerne and it will be dedicated to the topic “Public Health and the Beauty of Complexity”. Registration is currently open. More info here.

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Upcoming courses and calls

SSPH+ Inter-university Graduate Campus (IGC)

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Open Calls

  • SSPH+ 2026 Call for Proposals – Inter-University Activities

    SSPH+ is pleased to launch the 2026 call for proposals to support inter-university activities led by network partners. The aim of this call is to strengthen exchange, collaboration, and the overall SSPH+ spirit.


    Proposals must be submitted by 30 April 2026.


    Funding decisions will be taken by the SSPH+ Directorate by 20 May 2026. A total of up to CHF 50,000 is reserved in the 2026 budget for these activities, with a maximum of CHF 25,000 per project. Funded activities must start no later than October 2026.



    The more information about the call and the submisison form are attached on the side. Information on previously funded projects can be found here: Projects | SSPH+

  • SSPH+ IGC Call for Course Proposals

    We are very pleased to announce 3 calls for course proposals:

    • Mental Health and Wellbeing
    • Implementation Science
    • Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research

    The courses will be part of the course program of the SSPH+ Inter-university Graduate Campus (IGC). The Academic Board of the IGC will evaluate all submissions and select the proposals that best meet the educational goals and structural requirements of the IGC program. We particularly welcome proposals that involve early-career researchers — either by including them in the teaching team or through their leadership in the course development.


    Detailed information about the course concepts, general guidelines, and a proposal template are available at the right side. Please send your course proposal by 17 May 2026 to awalser@ssphplus.ch.

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