Summer Institute in Data to Policy

JUNE 1-26, 2026

The Data to Policy in Population, Family and Reproductive Health Summer Institute is designed to equip students with skills needed to understand population-based data and shape policies related to families, reproductive health, and the health of populations. 

All courses begin the first week of June, but course length varies from one week to four weeks - please see the Courses and Schedule page for schedule details on each course. 

2026 Summer Institute courses are offered in a distance-learning, remote format. One course (Youth Voice in Public Health) is offered in hybrid format with the option to participate in-person or virtually. All other courses are offered virtually. 

Course information is available on the Courses and Schedule page and our expert instructors are listed on the Faculty page. Please go to the Registration page to enroll in courses. Cost information can be found in the Tuition section.

The Institute is structured around the public health cycle of assessing health and health determinants, developing policy to respond to identified health needs, and assuring that implemented policies achieve their purpose through evaluation. All courses focus on using data to drive decisions and actions at each point in this public health cycle. Institute participants can select training in strategic leadership, youth engagement, policy analysis, resource management, and evaluation of programs and/or research. Courses are one to two three credits and offered in short, compact formats suited for degree or non-degree seeking students. 

SUMMER INSTITUTE STUDENT Testimonials

"The interactive format encouraged critical thinking and deep discussions, and the coursework was both intellectually stimulating and directly relevant to my interests in global health and advocacy. The courses challenged me to apply theory to practice, helping me grow both personally and professionally."

"The sessions were interactive, encouraged youth engagement, and provided real world examples that made complex policy issues easier to understand."

"The course provides a solid foundation on how to analyze and interpret data for policy development in family planning."