Enrolment for the ‘Gender-Responsive Research and Innovation Lab in STEM’ (Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme) summer school, 4 ECTS – DEADLINE 28.02.2026

The Lab combines technical expertise with social awareness. Participants will explore how gender, diversity, and intersectionality shape the development, adoption and governance of new technologies, with a particular focus on mobility, artificial intelligence and sustainability.

Target Audience

The Lab is open to Master’s-level students in STEM disciplines who are eager to broaden their perspectives on research and innovation. Applicants should have a strong interest in ethical and inclusive approaches to technology and be motivated to work across disciplines in international teams.

By participating in the Lab, students will:

• Understand and apply the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) framework in STEM contexts;
• Integrate gender and diversity dimensions into research and design processes;
• Develop ethically grounded and socially responsive innovation strategies;
• Collaborate effectively across cultural and disciplinary boundaries;
• Critically reflect on the societal impact of science and technology.

Format and Timeline

The programme follows a blended learning format combining online preparation with an immersive on-site experience in Milan:

1. Pre-Lab online phase (April-June 2026):
Students are asked to complete the ENHANCE MOOC "Responsible Innovators of Tomorrow” alongside participating in 2 online seminars introducing Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and Diversity Aware Design methodologies. 

2. 5-days Summer School in Milan:
Taking place in September 2026 (7th-11th), it is devoted to peer-learning activities and project development. It also encompasses input from experts, including visiting professors from TU Berlin, RWTH Aachen, TU Delft and NTNU.

Schedule Information:

• MOOC "Responsible Innovators of Tomorrow": asynchronous;
• Online Seminar 1: May 11th, 2026 5-7 PM;
• Online Seminar 2: June 8th, 2026 5-7 PM;
• 5-days Summer School at Politecnico di Milano: September 7th-11th, 2026.

Participants who successfully complete the Lab will receive an ENHANCE Certificate of Achievement, bearing 4 ECTS.

Applications are open from February 1st to 28th, 2026.

Apply here: Gender-Responsive Research and Innovation Lab in STEM – Fill in form

Participation in the programme is free of charge.

Every WUT student must obtain the dean's approval before applying and submit a completed application form to the Erasmus+ Office at WUT. The form can be downloaded from the  Erasmus+ PW website   or here:  Application form BIP_ENG   .

Important!

Foreign students studying at the Warsaw University of Technology as part of an international exchange programme apply for short-term courses (BIP, ATHENS) at their home university.

More information:  HERE.