International Summer School Program on Climate Change and Related Risks
2026 Session: Climate Change, Cities and Anthropogenic Impacts
The 2026 International Summer School Program on Climate Change and Related Risks will be held at Fudan University’s Jiangwan campus from July 6 to July 24, focusing on Climate Change, Cities and Anthropogenic Impacts. Cities, as highly complex socio-ecological systems, represent both hotspots of anthropogenic activities and frontlines of climate change impacts. They concentrate population, infrastructure, and economic activities, making them particularly vulnerable to the combined pressures of climate change and air pollution. At the same time, cities are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption, playing a decisive role in shaping global environmental change. As extreme weather events become more frequent and compound and cascading risks increasingly evident, urban areas are emerging as critical arenas where climate, environmental, and ecological challenges intersect and amplify. Understanding the dynamic interactions between climate change, urban systems, and anthropogenic influences is therefore essential for advancing climate governance, enhancing urban resilience, and achieving sustainable development.
This 2026 session will be organized by Fudan University's Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences (IAS), the World Meteorological Organization Global Atmosphere Watch Programme (WMO/GAW), the World Meteorological Organization World Weather Research Programme (WMO/WWRP), the MAP-AQ Asian Office Shanghai and the IRDR International Centre of Excellence on Risk Interconnectivity and Governance on Weather/Climate Extremes Impact and Public Health (ICoE-RIG-WECEIPHE).
Four modules are structured: (a) Climate change and urban climate effects, (b) Extreme weather events and their impacts, (c) Atmospheric environment and eco-health impacts, (d) AI-enabled sustainable development and climate resilience. Several internationally renowned scholars at the forefront of their fields and with extensive teaching experience will be invited to lecture at the summer school. The teaching language will be English.
The summer school will select and invite 80-100 students, postdocs and early-career young professionals from applicants worldwide. Alongside lectures, interactive discussions and group mini-project assignments will be organized to foster networking among participants. Distinguished groups will receive cash awards for their outstanding performance on mini-project assignments.
Additionally, participants have the opportunity to share their own research during the Talk & Connect Session through oral or poster presentation.
Upon completion of the program, participants will receive certificate of completion signed by the representative of the organizers.
1. Applicant Requirements
The summer school welcomes applications from students, postdoctoral researchers, and young scholars who have received their Ph.D. degree within the past 5 years in atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, climate governance, or relevant fields. Applicants from all countries are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for participation.
2. Tuition & Fees
The summer school does not charge tuition fees.
Participants are responsible for covering their own transportation, health insurance, accommodation, and living expenses during the summer school.
3. Funding Opportunities
a) CSC Scholarship: A limited number of CSC Scholarships are available to non-Chinese participants. The scholarship amount will be around RMB 1500, subject to the final decision of CSC. Applicants who are currently studying or working in China are not eligible. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
b) Accommodation Scholarship: A limited number of Accommodation Scholarships are available to international participants. Accommodation will be provided for the summer school period (check-in: July 6, check-out: July 24), with shared occupancy in twin rooms. Recipients of this scholarship are required to serve as rapporteurs and present a summary of the lecture sessions on the closing ceremony. By applying for this Scholarship, applicants agree to take on this role.
4. Application Procedure
a) Chinese Applicants
Please sign up and log in at http://register.fudan.edu.cn to complete the online registration form and upload the required supporting documents. Search for “复旦大学2026气候变化及其风险国际暑期学校” to locate our program.
b) Non-Chinese Applicants (Applicants must complete the following two steps. Additionally, they must hold a passport that remains valid for at least six months beyond their departure date from China (the passport must not expire before January 24, 2027). Otherwise, the application will not be considered.)
- Step 1: Please sign up and log in at http://istudent.fudan.edu.cn/apply to complete the online application form. To locate our program, you can either (i) click on "Personal Application", then click on "Senior Advanced Student", and search for "2026 International Summer School Program on Climate Change and Related Risks: Climate Change, Cities and Anthropogenic Impacts" or (ii) enter "980762" in quick search channel. The Admission Code is "980762", which is necessary to initiate the application process.
- Step 2: Please sign up and log in at http://register.fudan.edu.cn to complete the online registration form and upload the required supporting documents. Click the icon in the top right corner to switch the language to English. Search for “2026 International Summer School Program on Climate Change and Related Risks: Climate Change, Cities and Anthropogenic Impacts” to locate our program.
5. Application Supporting Documents (Please note that applications without all required supporting documents will not be considered)
a) A Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
b) Personal Statement (maximum of 1 page with 2 paragraphs addressing the following questions)
- What is your motivation to attend the 2026 International Summer School on Climate Change and Related Risks: Climate Change, Cities and Anthropogenic Impacts?
- How do your interests and/or research relate to Climate Change, Cities and Anthropogenic Impacts? How does this event align with your research/career goals?
6. Important dates
a) Application Open: March 27, 2026.
b) Deadline for Scholarship Consideration: May 8, 2026. The selection results are expected to be notified within 2 weeks.
c) Deadline for General Application: May 31, 2026. The selection results are expected to be notified within 1 week.
7. Contact Information
Program Officer: Dr. Huiling Ouyang, ouyanghuiling@fudan.edu.cn
