Bioethics in the New World Order
Fall School Online
5-Day Intensive Course
September 1-5, 2026
Call for Applications
Bioethics Education International (BEI) invites high school students, university students, and professionals across the globe to attend the Fall School, September 1-5, 2026. BEI School 2026 examines how bioethics must respond to rapid changes in technology, medicine, and global governance. Through recorded lectures from leading scholars and live Zoom discussions with BEI faculty, participants will explore urgent questions at the intersection of AI, medicine, public health, and human rights.
CURRICULUM
The fall program includes a series of recorded lectures and seminars, film screenings, and guest speakers. Click here for details about the fall program.
Core Themes
• Who governs AI in medicine and public health?
• How do we protect human rights in a tech-driven global order?
• What are justice, autonomy, and responsibility as science outpaces policy?
• Rules-Based International Order? Or geopolitical changes?
FACULTY
The Online Fall School 2026 faculty will include notable scholars and experts in recorded lecture and seminars on diverse topics related to bioethics, global health, and biosciences in a changing world order. Additionally, the online school will have faculty-led live forums. Please visit the keynote speakers’ page for more details.
FINAL FORUM
All participants will have the opportunity to engage in debate over a topics interest in break-out rooms on the final day of the program. A selected leader will present the conclusions of each group to the final open forum.
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
As per the World Bank Classification, participants from the developing world may apply for a partial scholarship. Partial Scholarship applicants must include a 300 word statement describing what they will gain from the online fall program, as well as a letter of recommendation from a professional advisor, resume, and school transcript. Partial Scholarships Application Deadline: August 5th, 2026 All participants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from grants and/or their own educational institutions to cover registration fees. Click here for more details on how to apply!
CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION
At the end of the online school program, all participants will receive a certificate of graduation. To receive this certificate, attendance of the online program is mandatory.
UNIVERSITY CREDITS
Undergraduate and graduate students should inquire about receiving credits from their own educational institutions. Usually, a student may receive 2 course credits. We can provide a document outlining the total program hours, including a list of all lectures, seminars, and other activities, as well as an overall program evaluation of the respective participant.
REGISTRATION
All participants are responsible for their registration and application fees. Registration fees below include the 6 day program.