We are pleased to announce two student travel bursaries to attend the ESI Summer School.
Evidence Synthesis Ireland, in collaboration with Cochrane Ireland, is hosting a three-day Summer School at the University of Galway, from 26th to 28th May 2026. Introduction to Evidence Synthesis: Summer School on Systematic Reviews and Beyond is a hands-on course designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis. While the focus is on health, the methods taught are applicable across multiple fields. Through interactive lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to formulate research questions, develop protocols, conduct literature searches, extract data, assess risk of bias, and apply tools like GRADE to evaluate the certainty of evidence.
Learn more about the Summer School here
Key Dates
- ESI Summer School: 26-28 May 2026
- Bursary Application deadline: April 20 2026 (5pm)
- Notification of bursary selection: April 28 2026
Bursary details
- Two travel bursaries are available
- One for an attendee from Northern Ireland and one from the Republic of Ireland
- The bursary will cover registration fee, campus accommodation and rail travel to attend the ESI Summer School
- Value: up to €1000
Eligibility
- Postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD level) who are new to evidence synthesis or seeking to strengthen their skills, resident on the island of Ireland
- Individuals from any discipline where evidence-based methods are relevant—health, social care, education, policy, and beyond.
- We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in research or academia.
Documents
How to apply
Submit your application, including application form, CV and statement of support, via email to esi@universityofgalway.ie
