Host an ISRV School of Respiratory Viruses

Bring World-Class Respiratory Virus Education to Your Region

ISRV partners with universities, research institutes, conference organisers, and scientific networks around the world to deliver high-quality educational programs for early-career researchers working across respiratory viruses, public health, clinical science, surveillance, and related disciplines.

By hosting an ISRV School, organisations become part of a growing global education network committed to developing the next generation of respiratory virus experts and strengthening international collaboration.

Why Host an ISRV School?

Hosting an ISRV School provides an opportunity to:

Support the development of early-career researchers in your region
Strengthen regional and international scientific collaboration
Increase visibility and engagement for your institution or event
Connect local researchers with internationally recognised faculty
Contribute to global capacity-building in respiratory virus science and public health

ISRV Schools are designed to create inclusive, interdisciplinary learning environments that combine scientific education, networking, mentoring, and career development opportunities.

Schools of Respiratory Viruses

Immersive programs, typically 4-5 days, hosted at universities or research institutions that provide in-depth interdisciplinary learning through lectures, workshops, participant presentations, case discussions, and networking activities.

These Schools typically bring together international faculty and participants from multiple countries and disciplines.

What ISRV provides

What the Host Organizations typically provide

ISRV works collaboratively with hosts and can provide support including:

Academic program development and educational oversight
International faculty recruitment and coordination
Global participant promotion and recruitment
Scholarship and funding administration (where applicable)
Registration, communications, and operational management
Guidance on logistics, accessibility, and participant experience
Marketing and promotional support through ISRV channels
Integration with the wider ISRV education program and ECR network

Depending on the format and funding model, ISRV may also support travel scholarships and participant accessibility initiatives.

Host organizations usually support:

Venue and teaching facilities
Local coordination and on-site support
Local faculty engagement and regional networking
Catering and event delivery support
Assistance with local promotion and outreach
Guidance on local travel, accommodation, and logistics

ISRV works closely with each host organization to develop a delivery model appropriate for the region, audience, and event format.

Who Can Host?

We welcome expressions of interest from:

Universities and academic institutions
Research institutes
Scientific societies and professional organizations
Public health organisations and networks
Regional collaborations and consortia

We are particularly interested in partnerships that help expand access to respiratory virus education globally and strengthen opportunities for early-career researchers in underrepresented regions.

Previous and Planned Locations

ISRV Schools and Mini-Schools have been delivered across multiple global regions, with recent and upcoming activity including:

Hong Kong
Washington DC, USA
Dakar, Senegal
Qatar
Australia
India
United Kingdom
Singapore
Lebanon
Italy

This growing international footprint reflects ISRV’s commitment to building a globally connected respiratory virus research and public health community.

Interested in Hosting?

We would welcome discussions with organizations interested in partnering with ISRV to deliver future Schools.

Next steps could include:

An informal discussion with the ISRV Education Program team
Submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Exploration of suitable formats, audiences, timelines, and funding models

Find Out More

Download the Information Pack

Submit your interest in hosting a School

Contact the ISRV Education Team

The ISRV Education Program is supported by Flu Lab. This funding enables the global expansion of ISRV’s education activities, including residential Schools, Mini-Schools aligned with major scientific meetings, development of digital learning resources, and provision of scholarships to support early-career researchers.