Program Overview 

Since its inception in the Spring Semester of 2015, the program has successfully enrolled ten cohorts of students. Approximately 60+ students have already defended their theses on a wide range of critical topics such as mental health, digital health, medical humanitarian action, international health regulation, one health, health geography, epidemiology, and healthcare-associated infections. The program has currently more than a hundred dedicated students who are actively engaged in their PhD training. Many of these students are professionals working in esteemed international health organizations and non-governmental organizations, including WHO, UNAIDS, USAIDS, UNOPS, Global Fund, GAVI, ICRC, UNICEF, and MSF. Nearly half of the students are based outside of Europe, illustrating the program's global reach and diverse international representation.

The program is tailored to meet the needs of aspiring researchers, lecturers, and mid-career professionals who seek to advance their research skills while remaining actively involved in their respective fields. By offering an environment for growth and development, the program supports individuals in furthering their research expertise and making a lasting impact on global health.