Frequently Asked questions
About the Course
What is the DRSC Annual Course?
The Delft Road Safety Course for LMICs 2026/7 (DRSC Annual Course) is an intensive professional development course for road safety practitioners from low- and middle-income countries. It combines an online component with a five-day classroom week in Delft. The course is built around the Safe System approach and is designed for professionals with the ability to influence road safety policy and practice in their countries.
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at mid-career professionals with a position in road safety in LMICs — including decision makers and their advisers, government officials, engineers, researchers, NGO staff, and consultants. Our participants are in a position to influence and bring about system change in road safety in their countries. Selection is based on professional background, motivation, and the potential to apply Safe System principles in their own context.
I am from a high-income country. Can I participate?
The course is primarily aimed at professionals from low- and middle-income countries. Should there be interest from professionals working on safer mobility in high-income countries, their applications may be considered, with a maximum of 1–2 being selected. The DRSC leadership will decide about seat availability and selection. Note that no scholarships are available for participants from high-income countries.
What does the course cover?
The curriculum addresses the key pillars of the Safe System approach: road safety management, safe roads and speeds, safe vehicles, safe road users, and post-crash response. It also covers data analysis tools (such as iRAP and SafetyCube), strategic planning, and the specific challenges of implementing road safety improvements in LMIC contexts.
What makes the DRSC course unique?
The course is taught by internationally recognised road safety experts and is deeply rooted in the Dutch Sustainable Safety tradition — one of the most successful road safety approaches in the world. It brings together a diverse cohort of professionals from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, creating a strong peer network alongside the formal learning. Past participants consistently highlight the combination of expert knowledge, practical relevance, and the connections made during the course week in Delft.
Course structure
How is the 2026/7 course structured?
The DRSC Annual Course consists of two parts. The online part runs from 7 October to 16 December 2026 and combines live online sessions with self-paced work, bringing together an international group of road safety professionals for an engaging learning experience covering road safety theory and its application in low- and middle-income country contexts. This includes the TU Delft Online Road Safety Course, developed and delivered by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). This is followed by a five-day classroom week in Delft from 19 to 23 April 2027. Together, these form one integrated course experience.
Do I have to complete the online part before attending the classroom week?
Yes. Successful completion of the online part is a requirement for admission to the classroom week. The online component provides the theoretical foundation that the classroom programme builds on.
Can I enrol for the classroom week only?
The classroom-only option is intended for returning DRSC alumni who have previously completed the online component of the Annual Delft Road Safety Course for LMICs, or for applicants with strong prior road safety education and credentials. If you are considering applying for the classroom week only, we strongly recommend contacting us before submitting your application to discuss whether this option is suitable for your situation. This will help avoid disappointment if we determine that completing the online part is required. Please contact us at registration@delftroadsafetycourses.org.
What happens during the classroom week?
The classroom week in Delft offers intensive lectures, group work, site visits, and a final assignment in which participants develop a strategic road safety plan for their region. It includes a technical visit and a field tour demonstrating safe road design in practice. The week is designed to maximise interaction between participants and with course leaders and lecturers.
Selection and admission
How are participants selected?
Applications are evaluated by an independent committee. The final decision sits with the DRSC leadership. Selection is based on professional background, motivation, and the applicant's potential to apply Safe System principles in their country. The process is designed to ensure a diverse and high-quality cohort.
How many participants are accepted?
Up to 35 participants are admitted to the online part. Up to 30 of those are eligible for the classroom week, subject to successful completion of the online part.
Fees and scholarships
What does the course cost?
The tuition fee is invoiced in two parts. The online part costs €380, with payment due by 13 September 2026. The classroom part costs €3,800. If admitted to the classroom week, you will receive an invoice in January 2027 with a payment deadline of 30 days.
Are scholarships available?
Scholarships are available for the classroom week only, and are allocated to eligible participants upon successful completion of the online part. No DRSC scholarships are available for the online part. Scholarship decisions are communicated together with the classroom admission decision in December 2026.
In order to distribute our scholarship budget as fairly and effectively as possible, we ask you to indicate in your application what part of the course fee you expect to be able to finance yourself — for example through your organisation, a sponsor, or your own funds. During the last edition, participants typically contributed between 20% and 60% of the classroom fee depending on their situation.
If you are admitted to the classroom week, you will have until the invoice deadline in early 2027 to arrange financing. We are happy to support you in this: feel free to reach out to DRSC for letter templates and information about the course that may help you approach your organisation or potential sponsors.
Organisations that sponsor or contribute to a participant’s course fee will be acknowledged on the DRSC website and in course communications as a supporter of road safety capacity development in low- and middle-income countries.
What's included in the course fee?
The Course Fee typically includes all lectures and workshops; field trips; accommodation; and refreshments.
The fee for the online part includes automatic enrolment onto the TU Delft Online Road Safety Course. Participants do not need to enrol separately.
Participants are responsible for booking and financing their travel costs. This includes visa application costs, and travel and health insurance.
Extra nights in the Netherlands, optional travel extensions, and personal expenses (room service, etc.) are also not covered.
What if I am unable to attend? Will I get a refund?
Please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend the Road Safety Course.
For on-campus (in person) courses, admitted applicants can cancel their registration in writing no later than 8 weeks before the start of the course. For online courses, admitted applicants can cancel their registration in writing no later than 3 weeks before the start of the course.
The course fee minus any bank transfer costs will be fully repaid by DRSC. DRSC will not repay the course fee in full or in part in case of cancellations after these deadlines.
Your place on the course cannot be transferred to an associate or other individual within your organisation.
DRSC reserves the right to cancel or postpone an on-campus course no later than 6 weeks
before its scheduled start date and an online course no later than 2 weeks before its scheduled start date. In such cases, course fees received by DRSC will be fully refunded.
Delft Road Safety Courses does not accept liability for claims, liabilities, and damages arising directly or indirectly out of this procedure. In particular, any costs related to the cancellation or re-scheduling of flights.
How do I pay the course fee?
Successful applicants will be formally offered a place by DRSC. At this point, candidates will be invited to accept the offer and asked to confirm their ability to travel during the course dates.
Once they have confirmed, candidates will be sent an invoice for the Course Fee. This should be paid by BACS transfer using the bank details on the invoice.
If you prefer to pay by credit card, please let us know. We then need to provide you with a payment link. Credit card payments may incur an additional administration charge.
The invoice must be paid prior to the course start date.
Certification
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the TU Delft Online Road Safety Course receive a TU Delft certificate. Participants who successfully complete the classroom week receive a DRSC certificate for the classroom part of the course.
Does participating in DRSC count towards academic credits or professional qualifications?
DRSC offers post-graduate professional training. We strive to develop and enhance participants’ road safety research skills and empower them in contributing to structures that support the organization and governance of road safety management in their countries.
However, participation does not count towards any academic credits or qualifications.
Alumni
Will I become a DRSC alumnus after completing the course?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the DRSC Annual Course join a growing global network of road safety professionals — the DRSC alumni community. Alumni status is conferred upon receipt of your certificate of completion.
What does being a DRSC alumnus mean in practice?
Being part of the DRSC alumni network has real added value beyond the course itself. As an alumnus you will receive invitations to alumni events, regional meetups, and networking opportunities with road safety professionals across the world. You will have access to continued learning opportunities, including webinars and training modules, and may be eligible to contribute to alumni-led projects and research initiatives. As your career develops, there are also opportunities to take on guest lecturer or course leader roles within future DRSC courses. DRSC stays in touch through its newsletter and alumni channels, and actively supports alumni who want to initiate local road safety capacity building activities in their own countries.
Can I stay involved with DRSC after completing the course?
Absolutely — and we encourage it. DRSC alumni are ambassadors for the Safe System approach in their professional environments. The alumni community is organised to reflect different career stages, from recent graduates to experienced practitioners, so that engagement and opportunities remain relevant over time. Whether that means attending a regional meetup, contributing to a case study, or eventually teaching the next generation of road safety professionals, there are meaningful ways to stay connected and contribute.
Practical matters
Are there any language requirements?
All lectures, discussions, and course materials are in English. Spoken and written English language proficiency is essential.
Where does the classroom week take place?
The classroom week takes place in Delft, the Netherlands.
Do I need a visa to visit the Netherlands?
Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter the Netherlands. The Visa Advisor will help you determine whether you need a visa.
If you do require a visa, it is recommended that you apply for a Short-Stay Schengen Visa which will allow you to stay in the Netherlands and other Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. Find out more here.
Please Contact Us if you require a letter of support for your visa application.
How do I get to Delft?
All participants are responsible for booking and financing their own travel costs.
Delft is very well connected to both Schiphol International Airport (Amsterdam) and Rotterdam-The Hague Airport as well as to other Dutch cities by trains, buses and trams.
By plane
Schiphol International Airport (Amsterdam) the Netherlands’ largest airport. There is a direct train connection between Schiphol International Airport and Delft railway station. This takes approximately 45 minutes. A single (one-way) ticket costs approximately €12.
There are also a number of indirect trains with changes at either at Leiden Centraal or Den Haag HS.
Alternatively, you can travel to Rotterdam The Hague Airport – a smaller airport, closer to Delft. The RET city bus number 33 runs frequently from the airport to Rotterdam Centraal Station. The journey will take around 20 minutes. From here you can take a train to Delft railway station. This takes approximately 15 minutes.
By train
Delft has two railway stations: Delft (near the city centre and best for the university) and Delft Zuid (Delft’s southern residential area). Direct train connections run from:
Den Haag Central Station or Hollands Spoor (10 min.)
Schiphol Airport (45 min, € 9.50)
Amsterdam (1 h.)
Rotterdam (15 m.)
Train tickets can be booked through the website of the Netherlands Railways.
Tickets for local public transport can be booked here.
By car
Delft is easily reached by car. Coming from Amsterdam or Schiphol, it is at the end of the A4 motorway. A taxi from Schiphol Airport will cost approximately €100.
Coming from Rotterdam, Delft has three exits off the A13 motorway. The city centre is best reached via the IKEA exit. During the weekend this exit can be busy with IKEA shoppers, then take the North exit. A taxi from Rotterdam The Hague Airport will cost approximately €35.
Will accommodation be arranged?
Hotel bookings for participants are coordinated by the DRSC. All participants are typically housed in the same hotel to support the group experience. Details are communicated upon admission to the classroom week.
Applying
How do I apply?
Applications for the 2026-2027 Annual Delft Road Safety Course are now closed.
I have questions — where can I get answers?
Watch a recording of our online information webinar held on 29 May 2026. Meet the DRSC team, the course leaders, and fellow prospective participants. Watch here.
If you have any further questions, please contact us by email at registration@delftroadsafetycourses.org
How do I stay informed?
Register for the DRSC newsletter or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to receive updates on the application process and course news.