MIDSEA Summer School 2026
5 DAY | 8 - 12 JUNE 2026
FCSIT, UNIMAS
The MIDSEA Network is a consortium of people working in the area of modelling (M) infectious (I) diseases (D) in South (S) East (E) Asia (A). The network exists to bring together modellers, broadly defined, from our region to share ideas, learn from each other, and contribute to controlling outbreaks in Southeast Asia through our research.
Building on the success of previous summer schools in Quy Nhon, Vietnam (2024) and Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2025), the MIDSEA Summer School returns for 2026 in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).
This 5-day workshop brings together the next generation of infectious disease modelers in the heart of Borneo. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and public health officers, the curriculum bridges the gap between theoretical mathematics and real-world outbreak control.
Why Attend?
- Choose from parallel tracks designed for your skill level, including Modeling 101, Simulation, Inference, and Modeling Heterogeneities.
- Active networking with the growing community of regional experts to share ideas, find collaborators, and contribute to strengthening Southeast Asia’s pandemic preparedness.
The event will be held at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UNIMAS. Affordable accommodation options near campus are available for participants.
The summer school will run from June 8th to June 12, 2026. Below is the detailed draft schedule with parallel tracks:
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Day |
Date |
Time |
Track |
Track |
Track |
Track |
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1 |
8 June 2026 (Mon) |
0800 - 0845 |
Registration |
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0845 - 0900 |
Brief Opening Remark |
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0900 – 1230 |
Invited talks |
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1230 - 1400 |
Lunch break |
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1400 – 1600 |
Modelling 101 |
Simulation |
Inference |
Modelling heterogeneities |
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2 |
9 June 2026 (Tues) |
0900 – 1230 |
Modelling 101 |
Simulation |
Inference |
Modelling heterogeneities |
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1230 - 1400 |
Lunch break |
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1400 – 1600 |
Modelling 101 |
Simulation |
Inference |
Modelling heterogeneities |
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3 |
10 June 2026 (Wed) |
0900 – 1230 |
Modelling 101 |
Simulation |
Inference |
Modelling heterogeneities |
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1230 - 1400 |
Lunch break |
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1400 – 1600 |
Modelling 101 |
Simulation |
Inference |
Modelling heterogeneities |
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4 |
11 June 2026 (Thurs) |
0900 – 1230 |
Excursion |
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1230 - 1400 |
Lunch break |
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1400 – 1600 |
Modelling 101 |
Simulation |
Inference |
Modelling heterogeneities |
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5 |
12 June 2026 (Fri) |
0900 – 1200 |
Symposium |
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1200 - 1400 |
Lunch break |
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1400 – 1600 |
Closing of Summer School |
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MIDSEA Summer School 2026 fees vary by country and accommodation requirement.
For participants from institutions outside Malaysia,
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LMIC: |
HIC: |
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Fees only. No accommodation: |
USD350 |
USD650 |
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Fees + shared / twin room: |
USD500 |
USD800 |
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Fees + single room: |
USD650 |
USD950 |
For participants from Institutions within Malaysia:
Fees only. No accommodation: RM1200
Fees + shared / twin room: RM1650
Fees + single room: RM2100
(The accommodation is for 6 nights starting from 7th June 2026, Sunday).
A small number of scholarships will be available to participants from LMICs, to cover the registration fees and the accommodation fees. The scholarship does not cover travel to or from Kuching.
All payments must be made payable to:
Institution : Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Branch : Kota Samarahan
Bank Name: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Cawangan Kota Samarahan,
No.90, 91 &92 Lorong Desa Ilmu 22M1 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
Account Number : 11040010021558
Account Type : Akaun Semasa Wadiah
Swift Code : BIMBMYKL (For payment from overseas)
ID Number : GB0005784A
For participants from institutions outside Malaysia, kindly register through this form:
https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afmgK27MU4UOXSC
For participants from institutions within Malaysia, please complete the registration using the form linked here.
https://forms.gle/ec9sRaW45FeFHEGs6
A small number of scholarships will be available to participants from LMICs, to cover the registration fees and the accommodation fees. The scholarship does not cover travel to or from Kuching.
Kindly note that the Summer School fee must be paid by 15 April 2026.
For more details, please contact
Dr Phang Piau (pphang@unimas.my)
Dr Cynthia Kon Mui Lian (kmlcynthia@unimas.my)
