Summer School in Economics of Health & Human Capital

A four-day programme in central London combining a graduate course in health economics with a research workshop featuring contributed talks, posters, and a keynote lecture.

12 – 15 May 2026 Central London 10-hour training course + individual feedback sessions + 2-day workshop No fee · In person
About the Summer School

Overview

This summer school is organised by the Centre for the Economics of the Household (EcHo) at Royal Holloway, University of London. It brings together doctoral students and early-career researchers interested in the economics of health and human capital. The four-day programme takes place in central London and combines structured teaching with an open research workshop.

Days 1–2 feature an intensive graduate course covering the economic modelling of health, early-life conditions, education-health interactions, and the intergenerational transmission of health and disadvantage. The course is taught by Martin Karlsson (Leverhulme Visiting Professor; Director, CINCH, University of Duisburg-Essen). On the afternoon of Day 2, participants can sign up for individual research feedback meetings with Professors Arnaud Chevalier, Melanie Lührmann, and Martin Karlsson, offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Days 3–4 shift to a research workshop where participants can present their own work in a poster session, alongside invited presentations and a keynote lecture.

Dates

12 – 15 May 2026 (Tuesday – Friday)

Location

Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN
(all four days)

Fee

There is no registration fee. Participants are expected to fund their own travel and accommodation.

Instructor

Martin Karlsson
Leverhulme Visiting Professor · Director, CINCH Essen

Organised by

EcHo — Centre for the Economics of the Household, Department of Economics, Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme

Programme

PhaseI

Graduate Course: Economics of HealthStewart House, Russell Square, London · 12–13 May

Day 1Tue 12 May
2 h Beyond Grossman: Recent Advances in Economic Modelling of Health
2 h Early Life Conditions and Targeted Policies (Part I)
2 h Early Life Conditions and Targeted Policies (Part II)
Day 2Wed 13 May
2 h Education and Health
2 h Intergenerational Transmission of Health
PM Individual Research Feedback Meetings
With Professors Arnaud Chevalier, Melanie Lührmann & Martin Karlsson
PhaseII

Research Workshop: Health & Human CapitalStewart House, Russell Square, London · 14–15 May

Days 3–4Thu–Fri 14–15 May
Invited Invited presentations on health and human capital
Contributed Poster session by summer school participants

Keynote Lecture: From Cradle to Grave — Life-Cycle and Intergenerational Dynamics of Health

Martin Karlsson · Leverhulme Visiting Professor | Director, CINCH, University of Duisburg-Essen

Audience

Who Should Apply

The summer school is designed for graduate students and early-career researchers in economics and related disciplines who want to deepen their understanding of health economics, human capital theory, and the methods used to evaluate health-related policies across the life course.

  • PhD students in economics, public policy, demography, or epidemiology
  • Early-career researchers (post-docs and lecturers) working on health, education, or household economics
  • Master's students with strong quantitative training considering doctoral study in these areas
  • Policy researchers at government agencies and think tanks working on health and social policy
Topics We Welcome

Participants applying to present a post at the workshop are invited to submit work on any of the following topics:

  • Health and labour markets and policies
  • Economic determinants of health
  • Health inequalities
  • Life-cycle health dynamics
  • Early childhood interventions and environments
  • Health and education
  • Healthcare access and financing
  • Mental health and well-being
  • Household well-being and IPV
Registration

Apply to Attend

Places are limited. Please complete the form below to register your interest. If you wish to present, include a title and short abstract.

Registration Deadline

20 April 2026

Notification

28 April 2026

Summer School

12 – 15 May 2026

Registration Form

Practical Information

Venue & Accommodation

The summer school takes place at Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN, in the heart of Bloomsbury. There is no registration fee. Participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation.

Affordable Accommodation · University of London

The University of London offers affordable rooms at Stay Central, located within walking distance of Stewart House in the Bloomsbury area.

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