A multidisciplinary collaborative BIP Program within 6 CIVIS member Universities, 4 CIVIS African partner Universities and 10 non-CIVIS partners is proposed.

Participants will engage with various aspects designed to enhance their knowledge, bridge theory with practical experiences (e.g., research labs and wet labs), and gain advanced expertise, with a focus on chemistry of natural products, formulation of natural products, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics.

The physical mobility section of the BIP will take place between 6-10 July 2026, in Rome, Italy. During this time, the participants will be able to combine theory with practice through working on small laboratory exercises in collaboration with local Ph.D. and master’s students-volunteers. During the exercises, different laboratory techniques widely used in Chemistry of Natural Products and Pharmaceutical Technology will be shown.

Furthermore, the participants will be able to create important networking opportunities, having the chance to meet and discuss with distinguished scientists with the scope of creating bonds for future collaborations. They will also visit a Pharmaceutical industry and the Botanical Garden of Rome, which features a section called the "Giardino dei Semplici,"  dedicated to the cultivation of medicinal plants.

The virtual component will take place between 22 June - 3 July 2026, from Monday to Friday, to prior equip participants with the foundational knowledge needed for the in-person sessions with basic and advanced theory through lectures.

The virtual components will also offer students the flexibility to learn and revisit the material at their convenience. Multimedia resources, such as videos, will be available to reinforce key topics and can be accessed at any time.