New MOOC: “Research Management in Outbreak Preparedness and Response”

The Pasteur Network is pleased to announce the launch of the new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Research Management in Outbreak Preparedness and Response, in the context of the DURABLE project.
The MOOC “Research Management in Outbreak Preparedness and Response”  is funded by the DURABLE project and developed in collaboration with: Institut Pasteur, ERASMUS-MC, Charité, KU-Leuven, Fiocruz, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, TDR (the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases), Bioport.

DURABLE is co-funded by European Union’s EU4Health programme (grant number 101102733). The views and opinions expressed via this website are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the EU4Health programme. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Registrations are now open, and the course will start on May 11, 2026.

The goal of this MOOC is to provide research managers, scientists and global health professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to ensure that research can be mobilized effectively, rapidly, and equitably during health emergencies. Participants will learn how coordination, regulation, ethics, logistics, technology transfer, stakeholder engagement, and equity contribute to successful outbreak response.

The course is hosted on the France Université Numérique (FUN) platform.

Designed by experts from research institutes and public health organizations around the world, this MOOC builds on real-world experiences from epidemic and pandemic situations. It provides learners with practical guidance on the organization, coordination, and management of research systems in times of crisis.

The MOOC is structured around eight chapters, covering:

• Understanding the landscape and objectives
• Introduction to research management
• Stakeholder engagement and trust
• Equity in research preparedness and response
• Regulatory aspects
• Technology transfer
• Ethics in emergency contexts
• Operational and logistical challenges

Each chapter includes short expert-led video sessions with English and French subtitles, accompanied by interactive multiple-choice quizzes to test understanding and reinforce learning. Upon completion, participants receive a participation badge.

Target Audience

This course is intended for research managers, scientists, and professionals working in global health, outbreak preparedness, and public health research environments. It is also relevant for legal, ethics, or logistics officers involved in research coordination.

Registration
Registration is now open, and the course will start on May 11, 2026, on the FUN platform.