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VU Winter School – Use of Generative AI in Academia

Pilot domain:
Digital Society & Global Citizenship
ECTS credits:
2
Mode of delivery:
Physical
University:
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Contact:
Maya Allister
Contact 2:
VU Graduate Winter School
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Master, PhD
Faculty:
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Information and Communication Technologies
SDG:
SDG4. Quality education, SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
No
Course fee:
€630
Start date:
2026-01-12
End date:
2026-01-23
Application start:
2025-11-01
Application deadline:
2025-12-15
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Explore generative AI tools to enhance your research, from data analysis to ethics, for all disciplines and academic levels.

This course is designed for (young and senior) researchers at all levels (e.g., PhD students, postdocs, assistant professors, etc.) who are keen to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in their future scientific studies. Also, master’s students are welcome, assuming that they are interested in having an academic career.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art generative AI models and techniques, learning how to apply technologies like GPT, DeepSeek, and Llama to generate hypotheses, analyse complex datasets, and use such tools as subjects in their own experiments. The course will cover best practices, ethical considerations, and case studies from various scientific disciplines.

Course Format

  • Dates: 12-23 January 2026
  • Attendance: In-person
  • Form of tuition: Lectures workshops
  • Form of assessment: Project pitch and a final report
  • Language of instruction: English
  • See the course curriculum

Selection Procedure

If you are a student interested in participating, please contact your local Aurora office. Each Aurora university may select two students for tuition fee waivers (application deadline: 15 December 2025). Universities can use a waitlist, and after the deadline we will inform you if we are able to accept more than two students from your institution. Please send nominations to internationalrelations@vu.nl. Additional students are welcome; the VU discounted fee also applies to them.

About VU Graduate Winter School

The VU Graduate Winter School offers a focused, high-quality academic experience designed for Master’s or PhD candidates who want to strengthen their research and professional skills. All courses are small-scale and intensive, taught in English by experienced VU Amsterdam lecturers. Designed for participants with at least a master’s degree in a relevant field, all courses are tailored to meet the advanced needs of researchers and early-career specialists.