We are thrilled to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Translational Pain Research will take place from 16 to 20 June 2026 in Krakow, Poland! The school promotes lifelong learning, critical appraisal of evidence, and professional development within a multidisciplinary and international context, preparing participants to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based pain management across diverse healthcare settings. The Translational Pain Research School is a course aimed at early career pain researchers and clinicians who would like to involve themselves more in pain research. The course explores pain mechanisms and translational pain research methods.In line with our focus on interprofessional collaboration, we strongly encourage applications from nurses and physiotherapists. Apply now and join us in advancing pain management expertise! Find out more here.
How to apply
The applications are now open! The deadline for applications is 31 March 2026.
- Please note that for this pain school, your level of English needs to be at least C1 or higher according to the CEFR standard.
- EFIC is offering 15 places for this Pain School free of charge via a grant. For the chosen 15 applicants, all teaching and related activities, along with accommodation and meals, are free of charge. The only significant cost these applicants should expect to pay is their travel.
- Participation in the school is also possible as self-paying attendee. The fee is 1.000€ and includes lectures, Hotel, meals during breaks, lunches and dinner. Please contact Lidia Radwan radwan@gmail.com to find out more.
- As EFIC Pain Schools aim to focus specifically on interprofessionalism, applications from nurses and physiotherapists are especially encouraged.
- All applications are evaluated by the European Pain Federation EFIC® Committee on Education and approved by the Executive Board.
