Inclusive Mobility Summer School
Beschrijving
Should mobility work for everyone, across age, ability, and background? Join a student-focused summer school organised by Ghent University and the BOPALiM COST Action, combining expert-led sessions, applied case work and peer learning on accessibility, affordability and usable information in real mobility systems.
What you gain
- Hands-on case work with feedback from academics and practitioners
- Practical skills you can use in study projects and early research
- A network of peers working on inclusive mobility across countries
- 3 ECTS and a certificate of participation upon completion
Programma
During the Summer School, you will work with academic staff and invited experts from practice and the public sector to explore solutions for inclusive mobility. The programme is hands-on and built around real cases provided by partner organisations, where teams analyse a concrete challenge and develop feasible responses. Learning takes place through short lectures, interactive workshops and guided teamwork. Throughout the week, you will receive input and feedback from the teaching team and peers. At the end of the programme, teams present their work to a jury and receive structured feedback, including suggestions for next steps and further resources.
Track A: Fitness to Drive - Considerations for Assessment and Intervention in Diverse Contexts
This track focuses on medical fitness-to-drive assessment and intervention across countries. It examines how health, context and regulatory frameworks shape practice, with cross-country discussion on legislation and guidelines. This track is only available for applicants currently involved in the BOPALiM COST Action.
Track B: Inclusive Mobility - Considerations for Policy and Practice in Diverse Contexts
This track focuses on inclusive community mobility in policy and practice. It explores how legislation, regulation and implementation influence mobility access, using practical examples of initiatives aimed at improving inclusion. This track is particularly relevant if you are interested in policy, implementation and real-world impact.
Learning goals
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Describe travel needs, preferences and constraints among people with diverse mobility needs
- Translate inclusive mobility challenges into clear value propositions
- Develop a solution concept into a coherent proposal with practical next steps
Dates & locations
The Summer School will take place in the historic city of Ghent, Belgium, from June 18 to June 26, 2026.
Opmerkingen
How to apply?
Apply by completing the application form and uploading:
- your CV
- a short motivation letter
Please note that spots are limited, so we encourage you to secure your place soon.
Deadlines
- Early bird deadline: 30 April, 2026
- Regular application deadline: 31 May, 2026
Visa note: Participants who require a Schengen visa should apply no later than April 15, 2026.
Late applications: If you apply without accommodation, later applications may be considered if places remain. Contact the organisers by email to check availability after 31 May 2026.
Participants remain responsible for covering their own travel costs to Ghent.
Participation Contribution Early bird(1) Regular
Standard registration 1150 euro 1300 euro
BOPALIM participant 950 euro 950 euro
Student from low/ 800 euro 950 euro
medium income countries (2)
Local student UGent 280 euro 380 euro
UGent PhD student(3) Funded Funded
BOPALIM trainer 550 euro 550 euro
Extra for accomodation (double shared room) 750 euro
- 1 Early bird deadline is on April 30.
- 2 Countries in low/lower-middle/upper-middle categories are eligible for the reduced fee. The full list can be found here: datahelpdesk.worldbank.org.
- 3 Up to 10 UGent PhD students can participate with a registration contribution covered by UGent Doctoral Schools, with the support of the Flemish Government.
