Through this course we will provide attendees with a systematic and rigorous overview of the relationship between positive emotional well-being and physical health, drawing on a variety of empirical methods with careful consideration of measurement issues.
Applicants
Who Should Apply?
The course targets junior scholars (postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty), early career researchers, and doctoral level graduate students in epidemiology, social science, medicine, psychology or related areas, as well as those involved in policy decisions. However, academics of all levels are welcome to apply. Each year, we anticipate accepting approximately 40 applicants to attend the course. This relatively small number will help ensure that students have sufficient time for interacting in a meaningful way with their peers and with the course faculty. All teaching will be in English, so course participants should be fluent and comfortable communicating and reading in English.
Application Process
Those interested in applying to participate in the course should do so via this form. Before applying, please confirm that you meet the following minimum requirements for attending:
(1) enrolled in a relevant doctoral degree program or have completed a doctoral degree in a relevant field (in some cases, relevant work experience may be considered in place of a doctoral degree) and
(2) evidence of relevant policy, research, or academic experience.
In addition to providing contact information, applicants will be asked to upload supporting documents; we suggest preparing these ahead of time. These include:
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An updated CV
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A brief statement (250 words) outlining how their work applies to this course and how they would benefit from the course material.
Applications for the 2022 course are now closed.
Course Fees
The course will be held in London in 2022.
The fee for week-long in person participation is £1,900*. Tuition costs will cover course participation, course materials, and any course activities (such as coffee and evening receptions). This does not include the cost of travel, meals, incidentals, and lodging.
Applicants who are graduate students and/or from low- and middle-income countries are eligible to apply for a £750 tuition discount (tuition will cost £1,150). Those who are interested in applying for this discount will have an opportunity to do so as part of the course application. A limited number of discounted tuition spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you are encouraged to apply early.
See below for details on available fellowships and scholarships.
*Please note: there were some promotional materials circulated that listed an incorrect tuition amount. If you have seen these, please disregard. The tuition is £1,900 for the 2022 course, and our sincerest apologies for any confusion!
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