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8th STS Italia Summer School - Application deadline March 23rd, 2026
AI and the future of healthcare
Goals and Main Topics
Confirmed speakers
Schedule, costs, and accommodation
Scholarship programme
STS Italia and STS Austria offer a scholarship programme comprising a total of 10 scholarships. Each scholarship fully covers the participation fee and all included costs.
The scholarships are allocated as follows:
• 4 scholarships for STS Austria members
• 6 scholarships for STS Italia members
Important: The annual membership fee for STS Italia or STS Austria is not covered by the scholarship.
STS Italia
Welcome to the website of STS Italia – Italian Society for the Study of Science and Technology
Here you can find the Society’s current initiatives, the archive of past ones and the announcement of events. From the website, you can also subscribe to STS Italia or renew your membership.
The Italian Society for the Social Studies of Science and Technology (STS Italia) was established in 2005 with the objective of nurturing an Italian network of researchers engaged in the study of science and technology through the analysis of the social dynamics in which these are embedded and which form their background.
Mission
STS Italia connects researchers exploring how science, technology and society relationships. We promote STS perspectives in Italy creating spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and new ideas.
International relationship
STS Italia is part of a global STS community. We build international links through conferences, collaborations, and cross-border exchanges.
Community
A vibrant network of scholars, students, and professionals brought together by conferences, workshops, and shared engagement with science, technology, and society.
Training
STS Italia supports early-stage researchers, helping them grow and strengthen their STS skills through summer schools, workshops, and scholarships.