Utrecht University-University Montpellier

Utrecht University and the University of Montpellier collaborate on an elective Master's course designed to tackle global health challenges through a student-centric approach. The course aims to equip students with research skills and prepare them for internships and careers. Students work in interdisciplinary teams on a real-world health issue, forming subgroups to develop hypotheses and draft research proposals.

A conference at the University of Montpellier, either hybrid or on-site, marks the start of the course, featuring insights from patients, advocacy groups, medical professionals, and researchers. The course includes plenary workshops, skill-development lectures, and collaborative sessions led by research hub principal investigators. It concludes with students presenting a written research proposal.

Selected students may have the chance for a six-month internship at either university to continue working on their research topic.