Thematic Schools
Are you a student enrolled in one of our Graduate Programme and would like to do an internship during the summer? Or perhaps you simply wish to explore the world of research during your holidays before fully committing?
Our Graduate Programmes frequently organize summer and winter schools during breaks to introduce you to the fascinating realm of research
Upcoming Events
ARTS: winter school
Date: january 2026
The next Winter School organised by Graduate+ ARTS will take place on 13 and 14 January 2026 on the theme:
“Methodologies and Research Practices in the Arts.”
The detailed programme for these two days of discussions and workshops in Saint-Étienne will be announced soon.
Dates: 13–14 January 2026
Dates: 13–14 January 2026
NEURO: summer school
Date: 2026
Designed for third-year, first-year, and second-year undergraduate students, this school welcomes international participants, offering an inclusive environment where both beginners and advanced learners can thrive.
Dates: to be announced
Dates: to be announced
Closed Events
2025
Digitbiomed: Spring School
Date: April 2025
Spring School on AI and Machine Learning and their Applications to Biology and Health.
Dates: 07-09 April 2025
Dates: 07-09 April 2025
LPMS: Undergraduate Days
Date: may 2025
This immersive event, part of the Graduate+ initiative, will offer participants a hands-on introduction to the world of materials science — including laboratory visits, industry meetings, and discussions with researchers.
Dates: 20–22 May 2025
Dates: 20–22 May 2025
MuSkLE: summer school
date: June 2025
We welcome undergraduate (priority) and Master’s students in molecular biology, cell biology, medicine, physiotherapy, physiology, and exercise sciences who are interested in musculoskeletal system research.
Dates: 01-06 June 2025
Application deadline: 13 January 2025
Dates: 01-06 June 2025
Application deadline: 13 January 2025
LPMS: summer school
Date: June 2025
The LPMS Graduate Initiative is co-organising the Summer School “Characterizations of Chitosans” for 40 French and international students at Master’s (M2) and PhD level interested in materials and polymer science.
Dates: 23–28 June 2025
Dates: 23–28 June 2025
INNOVINONCO: summer school
date: June 2025
The international Summer School “Precision Oncology” aims to develop innovative projects in oncology through a cross-cutting and transdisciplinary programme.
Dates: 24 June – 02 July 2025
Dates: 24 June – 02 July 2025
NEURO: summer school
Date: july 2025
Designed for students completing L3, M1, or M2, the school welcomes international participants, providing an inclusive environment where both beginners and advanced learners can thrive.
Dates: 01-03 july 2025
Hackaton: 04 july 2025
Dates: 01-03 july 2025
Hackaton: 04 july 2025
EIF: Summer school
Date: July 2025
Two days will be organised in July 2025 and will be a highlight in the life of the GI-EIF. These two days will take the form of a colloquium/congress for students and members of the GI-EIF.
Date: 10-11 July 2025
Date: 10-11 July 2025
IVID: summer school
Date: september 2025
The GI IVID (Immunology, Vaccinology and Infectious Diseases) Summer School 2025 is designed to train students in cutting-edge therapeutic and surveillance strategies targeting infectious diseases and cancers.
Dates: 02-03 September 2025
Application deadline: 18 August 2025
Dates: 02-03 September 2025
Application deadline: 18 August 2025
2024
ARTS: winter school
Date: december 2024
Organised by the ARTS Institute and the national RamDam network, this winter school will consist of practical workshops, lectures, artist testimonials, debates, and artistic presentations.
Dates: 11-13 December 2024
Dates: 11-13 December 2024
MUSKLE : Summer School
Date: June 2024
The goal of the MuSkLE (Musculo-Skeletal system, Locomotion, Exercise) Summer School 2024 is to educate students on the development, regulation and function of the musculoskeletal system in different physiological and pathophysiological contexts.
Dates: 02-07 June 2024
Application deadline: 15 February 2024
Dates: 02-07 June 2024
Application deadline: 15 February 2024
LPMS: Undergraduate Days
Date: June 2024
Summer School for undergraduate students (L2 and L3).
The LPMS Graduate Initiative is organising two days of presentations and discussions on the applications and societal challenges related to polymers, as well as the role of scientific research in this field.
The LPMS Graduate Initiative is organising two days of presentations and discussions on the applications and societal challenges related to polymers, as well as the role of scientific research in this field.
EIF: Summer School
Date: July 2024
Two days will be organised in July 2024 and will be a highlight in the life of the GI-EIF. These two days will take the form of a colloquium/congress for students and members of the GI-EIF.
Dates: 11-12 July 2024
Dates: 11-12 July 2024
IEIS: Summer School
Date: July 2024
Research Day jointly organised by the Graduate School “International Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Society” @iaelyon School of Management and the CREATE Entrepreneurship Research Team – Magellan Laboratory
Date: 08 July 2024
Date: 08 July 2024
INNOVINONCO: Summer school
Deadline: July 2024
The aim of the "Precision Oncology" international summer school is to develop innovation projects in oncology through a cross-disciplinary programme.
Dates: 02-10 July 2024
Application deadline: 12 March 2024
Dates: 02-10 July 2024
Application deadline: 12 March 2024
2023
MUSKLE: summer school 2023
The MuSkLE Graduate Initiative organised a summer school to train and raise awareness among students about the development, regulation, and function of the musculoskeletal system across various physiological and pathophysiological contexts.
INNOVINONCO: Summer school 2023
In partnership with the European Scientific Institute (ESI), the InnovInOnco Graduate Initiative organised the international Summer School “Precision Oncology”, aiming to develop innovative oncology projects through a cross-disciplinary and transdisciplinary approach.