Citizen Science School
The Citizen Science School offers an intensive week of exchange and learning for early-career researchers and Citizen Science practitioners. Participants explore methods, share experiences, and develop new ideas at the intersection of science and society.
The programme is hosted by the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, and held alternately in summer and winter. It is jointly organised by Citizen Science Zurich and the UZH Graduate Campus.
What is Citizen Science?
Citizen Science refers to scientific research processes in which members of the public (“citizens”) actively participate at different levels and for different purposes. It can be found across many disciplines—from linguistics to public health—and often takes place in inter- and transdisciplinary settings.
You may have heard related terms such as Community-Based Research, Participatory Action Research, Civic Science, or Public and Patient Involvement (PPI/E). Citizen Science is an umbrella concept that encompasses these and many other approaches.
Projects can look very different: Some work closely with communities on issues that directly concern them, fostering empowerment along the way. Others use participatory methods to gather or analyze large or hard-to-access data.
Activities range from small, local projects with defined groups to large-scale international initiatives where anyone can take part.
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Curious to learn more?
Discover the upcoming Summer School 2026
Read our report of theWinter School 2025
- Explore ourReading material
- Take a look at Previous schools
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The Mercator Foundation Switzerland makes it possible for us to organize the Citizen Science Schools. We are very grateful for the support and look forward to the our next Citizen Science School!
