Open Calls

SSPH+ regularly launches calls for tasks and activities for which a national coordi­nation is necessary or where the critical mass at a single insti­tution is lacking. SSPH+ does not support or co-support activities supported by local universities, SNSF or other usual funders, but steps in for cross-institutional activities not supported by the latter.

  • 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.

    1. Date Deadline: 17.05.2026
    2. Downloads:
    3. Call (PDF)
    4. Template (DOC)

  • Call to lecture for the SSPH+/SwissCham Public Health Program

    SSPH+ invites you to apply as a lecturer for the Public Health Program, jointly organized by SSPH+ and the Swiss Mexican Chamber of Commerce (SwissCham), funded by SwissCham and Roche. The Program offers insights into the field of public health for its constituencies in Latin and South America and offers 6 2-hour online lectures on Thursdays in October-November 2026. For all information and to apply, see the linked call and template. Send your application to ereeves@ssphplus.ch by 21 May 2026 at the latest.

    1. Date Deadline: 21.05.2026
    2. Downloads:
    3. Call (PDF)
    4. Template (DOC)

  • Call for Young Researcher Editorial (YRE) Editors – Apply Now!

    The Young Researcher Editorial (YRE) series of the International Journal of Public Health (IJPH) is inviting applications for new editors. This initiative, launched in 2018 as a joint project between SSPH+ and IJPH, empowers PhD students worldwide to contribute to public health discussions while gaining hands-on experience in academic publishing.


    This role offers valuable experience in writing, reviewing, and understanding the editorial process, along with access to a professional publishing platform. Participation is recognized with 1 ECTS credit (2 ECTS for Editor-in-Chief).


    Advanced PhD students (around 3rd year) from SSPH+-affiliated institutions with prior publication experience can apply.


    Application deadline: May 31, 2026

    1. Date Deadline: 31.05.2026
    2. Downloads:
    3. Call (PDF)

  • Call for Course Proposals by Postdocs

    We invite postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists* to submit a proposal for an online course of 2–3 hours, designed for PhD and MD students enrolled in the SSPH+ Inter-University Graduate Campus (IGC).

    • Course format: 2–3 hour online course
    • Target audience: PhD and MD students within the SSPH+ IGC

    *Eligible are applicants working under the supervision of a SSPH+ Faculty Member (line manager) and who obtained their PhD within the past 8 years.

    For further information on the course concept and proposal guidelines, please refer to the attached documents. Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

    1. Date Deadline: 31.05.2026
    2. Downloads:
    3. Call (PDF)
    4. Template (DOC)