Course on Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation
Online course of 300 h in Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation. 6 modules covering ITER Agreement (2006), Euratom Treaty (1957) and Zotero. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the major international fusion cooperation programmes.
Apply ethical principles to international scientific cooperation.
Analyse the management of intellectual property and the knowledge generated.
Assess the influence of geopolitics on fusion governance.
Identify issues of equity, diversity and legacy in large projects.
Interpret the legal framework of ITER and Fusion for Energy.
Design an international fusion cooperation agreement.
Who it's for
- International cooperation project manager looking to specialise in Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation.
- Intellectual property specialist looking to specialise in Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation.
- Science policy adviser looking to specialise in Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation.
- Research international relations officer looking to specialise in Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation.
- Fusion researcher looking to specialise in Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation.
- European programmes manager looking to specialise in Ethics in International Fusion Cooperation.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into fusion research.
What you'll work with
- ITER Agreement (2006)
- Euratom Treaty (1957)
- Decision 2007/198/Euratom (Fusion for Energy Joint Undertaking)
- Regulation (Euratom) 2021/765 (Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025)
- TRIPS Agreement (1994)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
- UNESCO Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers (2017)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1History: from the 1958 declassification to ITER1.2The 1985 Geneva Summit and the origins of ITER1.3The ITER Organization and its seven members1.4The 2006 ITER Agreement and in-kind contributions1.5The Broader Approach between Europe and Japan1.6EUROfusion and the European programme1.7The IEA Technology Collaboration Programme1.8Bilateral initiatives and the NIF1.9Emerging public-private cooperation1.10Case study: ITER's governance structure
2.1Science as a global public good2.2Reciprocity and fairness in contributions2.3Trust between geopolitical rivals2.4Equity in access to knowledge2.5Transparency in decision-making2.6Shared responsibility for failures2.7The ethics of science diplomacy2.8Cooperation with sanctioned countries2.9Inclusion of the Global South2.10Workshop: an ethical dilemma between ITER partners
3.1ITER's intellectual property regime3.2Dissemination of results and publications3.3Patents in private and public fusion3.4Technology transfer to industry3.5Export controls on fusion technology3.6Sensitive information and dual use in inertial fusion3.7Open experimental data3.8Shared software: IMAS and integrated codes3.9Long-term knowledge management3.10Practice: analysing an intellectual property agreement
4.1Russia in ITER after 20224.2Competition between China and the United States4.3Brexit and the UK's association with Euratom4.4National fusion strategies4.5Private fusion and international cooperation4.6The IAEA's role in fusion4.7Harmonised regulation of fusion4.8Component supply agreements4.9Risks of fragmenting the global effort4.10Case study: Switzerland and the UK returning to European programmes
5.1Researcher mobility and visas5.2Gender equality in large projects5.3Working conditions in international organisations5.4Training young researchers: the FuseNet programme5.5Local communities around Cadarache5.6Accountability to taxpayers5.7ITER delays and cost overruns5.8The ethics of long-term promises5.9Legacy and intergenerational responsibility5.10Workshop: proposal to improve a consortium's governance
6.1Defining partners and objectives6.2Analysis of interests and capabilities6.3Ethical principles of the agreement6.4Contributions and benefits regime6.5Intellectual property and dissemination6.6Governance and dispute mechanisms6.7Geopolitical risk assessment6.8Summary of the agreement6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is Zotero, Excel avanzado, Miro, NVivo, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from analysis of scientific cooperation agreements, international negotiation simulation, ITER case study. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the major international fusion cooperation programmes.
Apply ethical principles to international scientific cooperation.
Analyse the management of intellectual property and the knowledge generated.
Assess the influence of geopolitics on fusion governance.
Identify issues of equity, diversity and legacy in large projects.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Zotero, Advanced Excel, Miro, NVivo. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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