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L’\u00e9dition 2026 de l’\u00c9cole d’\u00e9t\u00e9 de l’IBTN sera offerte en anglais. Les infos qui suivent sont ainsi offertes uniquement en anglais. Toutefois, toute personne participant \u00e0 l’\u00c9cole d’\u00e9t\u00e9 aura le choix de soumettre ses travaux en anglais ou en fran\u00e7ais.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The IBTN Summer School is a week-long academic program that explores how to break through current obstacles in behavioural trial methodologies and expand the reach, capacity, and impact of trials in the field of behavioural medicine. The 2026 edition will be held in person and in English from May 4 to 9, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with internationally renowned experts in innovative clinical trials, behavioural intervention development, and patient-oriented research, students will attend courses and will learn about developing effective behavioural interventions and conducting high-quality trials. The Summer School was developed to offer an introductory level<\/strong> approach to the variety of topics covered by its curriculum. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have basic experience developing or testing behavioural interventions and\/or who wish to develop their experience in this domain going forward.<\/p>\n Read more about past editions of the IBTN Summer School<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Applicants traveling from outside Canada should inquire in advance about requirements and time needed to obtain a visitor visa to Canada.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Summer School is open to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and new investigators who want to develop and extend their knowledge about behavioural trials. We encourage graduate students and early career investigators based in lower and middle-income countries (LMICs) to participate to the Summer School. View the list of lower and middle-income countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n All applicants must be IBTN members or become IBTN members before they submit their Summer School application. Membership is free and open to anyone working, studying, engaged, or otherwise actively interested in the field of behavioural science. Membership requests are typically processed within 1-3 working days. Apply for membership<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the purposes of the admission process, graduate students include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Masters students may be considered for admission if they have the pertinent experience and interest.<\/small><\/p>\n Postdoctoral fellows include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Early Career Investigators include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> In exceptional cases, early career investigators based in LMICs who have obtained their professor position more than 5 years ago may be considered.<\/small><\/p>\n If you have any questions regarding these different categories, or would like to know how you can apply based on your situation, please do not hesitate to contact our IBTN team at team@ibtnetwork.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Summer School will take place in person from May 4 to 9, 2026, with a series of online preparatory activities in advance and online summary activities to conclude the program. Participants should set aside approximately 10-20 hours to complete the preparatory assignments and approximately 10 hours to complete the summary activities.<\/p>\n * Time required to complete group projects may vary based on individual groups and their activities between May 4 and 9.<\/small><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The 2026 edition will be held in person at the Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al, in Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, Canada. See the Program Schedule<\/a> section for more information. To be announced. View course outlines from previous editions: 2018<\/a>, 2019<\/a>, 2021<\/a>, 2022<\/a>, 2023<\/a> The IBTN Summer School is a PhD-level course recognised by Qu\u00e9bec’s Minist\u00e8re de l’\u00c9ducation et de l’Enseignement sup\u00e9rieur and approved by the host institution (Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al). The program will offer attendees three (3) university-level credits.<\/p>\n Summer School credits are accepted toward degrees at most colleges and universities at the discretion of the home institution. The Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al has an agreement with many universities in North America. However, because degree requirements vary among schools, it is recommended that you check your home school\u2019s credit transfer policies before you register.<\/p>\n Please note: <\/strong>For those who wish to obtain university credits, university tuition fees apply on top of Summer School fees<\/strong>. Tuition fees are charged and payable on a case-by-case basis. Fees are based on student status and the arrangements between the home institution and the host university. When applying, please indicate on the application form if you would like to obtain credits for the Summer School program. A member of the IBTN team will contact you and help coordinate your admission and payment of your tuition fees.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n REGISTRATION FEES:<\/strong> All candidates who accept admission to the Summer School will be required to pay registration fees: CAD $495 or CAD $295 for those qualifying as students<\/strong>. Learn more about qualifying for student status<\/a>. Registration fees will be payable via the Grenadine online payment platform hosted by Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al. Payment details will be sent with the offer of admission.<\/p>\n MEALS: <\/strong>Registration fees cover light breakfast and lunch for all participants and any programmed evening activities and meals.<\/p>\n APPLICANTS FROM LOWER AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES: <\/strong>Applicants from lower and middle-income countries (LMICs) may be eligible for fee waivers. Applicants based in LMICs are invited to identify themselves as such directly on the online application form. View list of eligible lower and middle-income countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n TUITION FEES:<\/strong> For students seeking university credits, tuition fees will also apply and depend on the student\u2019s status and the agreements between their university and the Summer School’s host institution (see University Credit<\/a> section).<\/p>\n TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS STIPEND:<\/strong> Applicants may, when submitting their application, apply for a stipend to offset their travel and accommodations costs. Amounts will be based on the distance to be travelled and available funding. Amounts will be deposited electronically into an account designated by the applicant during the admissions process.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Applications are accepted until 29 septembre 2025.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Candidates who receive an offer of admission will also receive a payment request for registration fees and\/or confirmation of their eligibility to receive a tuition fee waiver. Candidates must confirm their admission to the Summer School by paying their registration fees. Registration fees must be paid by the deadline (see Timeline and Deadlines<\/a> section).<\/p>\n Once payment is received, the IBTN team will register the candidate. Students requesting university credits for the Summer School program will be contacted by the IBTN team (see University Credit<\/a> section).<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The deadline to submit a request for withdrawal from the 2026 Summer School is 9 janvier 2026. Your request for withdrawal must be directed to the IBTN Team at team@ibtnetwork.org<\/a>. A non-refundable fee of $50 will be withheld. Participants choosing to withdraw after this date may do so, but their registration fees will not be refundable.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Email the IBTN Team at team@ibtnetwork.org<\/a><\/p>\nTimeline and Deadlines<\/h3>\n
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