SNFBA Foundations in Bioethics Course

SNFBA Foundations in Bioethics Course

We invite you to apply for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Bioethics Academy’s Foundations in Bioethics Course, a two-day intensive program held in Athens, Greece. 

Led by experts from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and ETH Zurich’s Health Ethics and Policy Lab, this course offers participants the opportunity to build a strong foundation in bioethics through lectures, case discussions, and interactive small group discussions.

LocationGoulandris Natural History Museum, Kifissia, Athens

Deadline to apply: August 24, 2025

 

Participation in the SNFBA’s Foundations in Bioethics Course is free of chargefor all accepted applicants. The course is fully supported through the generosity of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

To preserve the quality of the learning experience, the total number of participants is limited to 50.

 


SESSION A

For students, trainees, and early-career professionals

📅 October 10–11, 2025
📍 Goulandris Natural History Museum, Kifissia, Athens
🕓 Application Deadline: August 24, 2025

📥 Apply for Session A here: https://forms.gle/j9iSfGne7cEcMiry6

This session is designed for:

  • Medical students in their 4th, 5th, or 6th year
  • Senior students in biology, psychology, nutrition, law, or biomedical sciences
  • Junior resident doctors and early-career biomedical researchers

Note: Participants must already hold a BA or be close to completing their degree. Early undergraduate students are not eligible.

Topics include:

  • The Birth of Bioethics and the Rise of Autonomy
  • Law, Policy, and Bioethics
  • Health, Digital Technologies, and Bioethics
  • And more

What you’ll gain:

  • A strong foundation in bioethical principles and frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with case studies in medicine and biomedical research
  • Networking and peer learning through interactive discussions