| The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Bioethics Academy (SNFBA), a collaborative program of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and the ETH Zurich Health Ethics & Policy Lab, invites applications for the 2026 SNFBA Foundations in Bioethics Course. Applications close on 20 September 2026. Attendance is free of charge and places are limited. | Athens Dates: 30–31 October 2026 Venue: Goulandris Museum of Natural History Application deadline: 20 September 2026 |
Who is this course for? The course is designed for anyone who wishes to build a solid foundation in bioethics, from students and trainees to established professionals: • Medical students in their final years of University (4th, 5th, or 6th year) • Senior students of biology, psychology, nutrition, law or biomedical sciences • Junior resident doctors and early-career biomedical research or lab staff • Physicians and clinical researchers from mid-career • Biomedical researchers or lab heads • Hospital administrators and public health professionals • Members of research ethics or clinical ethics committees • Academics or educators engaged with health-related disciplines • Legal and policy professionals with an interest in bioethics Please note: the course is intended for participants who already hold a BA or are close to completing their degree. Early undergraduate students are not eligible. What are some of the themes of this year's course? • The Birth of Bioethics and the Rise of Autonomy • Law, Policy, and Bioethics • Health, Digital Technologies, and Bioethics and more
What will you gain? • Introduction to core bioethical principles and frameworks • Practical case studies drawn from medicine, biomedical research, and public health • Interactive discussions with world-renowned experts in bioethics and networking with peers
The SNFBA Foundations in Bioethics Course is organised by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Bioethics Academy (SNFBA), a program of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and the ETH Zurich Health Ethics & Policy Lab, supported by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). For questions, please write to snfbagreece@gmail.com. | 