THE ARCA Summer School: Unlocking Psychological Expertise for Academic and Business Success
Are you ready to improve your research skills in psychology by using cutting-edge tools and interacting with international experts?
Join the ARCA Summer School at the University of Padua and acquire advanced methodological and computational skills for your academic and professional success!
This summer programme will allow you to learn how to conduct experiments, analyse neural and behavioural data, and communicate the results effectively.
You will explore EEG, fNIRS, motion tracking, VR and brain-computer interfaces ina practical and interdisciplinary context and master Python, R, Quarto and Shiny Apps to immerse yourself in text analysis and machine learning.
This Summer school will allow you to connect with researchers from high-level institutions such as the Universities of Trento and Graz (Arqus Alliance) and to participate in seminars held by experts on neuroethics and emerging trends in cognitive neuroscience.
Why wait? Expand your network, hone your problem-solving skills and strengthen your digital mindset!
You can choose one or both independent weekly modules and get up to 6 ECTS credits.
Apply now and turn your summer into a springboard for future research and career opportunities.
INFORMATION
Period: 29 June 2026 – 10 July 2026
Module 1: Experimental design + neuroscientific methods (EEG, fNIRS, motion tracking, VR) Seminars on facial motion and emotion analysis
Module 2: Programming (Python, R), Fourth for Reporting, Shiny Apps, Text Analysis, ML - Includes a seminar on neuroethics
Target audience: Master's and PhD students
Minimum number of participants: 20
Maximum number of participants: 30
Lingua: English
Location: Padua, Psychology Campus
ECTS: 6, only for participants who attend both modules and pass the final exam
Fee: 500 euros per week / 20% exemption for students of partner universities / 50% exemption for Arqus students (including Unipd students). A maximum number of exemptions may apply.
Contact: summerschool@unipd.it
Applications: from 15 April to 15 May 2026
The second call is open to EU and NON-EU candidates who do not require a visa to enter Italy for short-term stays.
Schools will be activated only when the minimum number of participants is reached.
For more information, see the attachments at the bottom of the page and the dedicated website.
Deadline for second call registration: from 15 April to 15 May 2026
