The network
HBSC was founded in 1982 by researchers from Finland, Norway and England. The first HBSC international survey took place in 1983/84, and there are now 51 member countries and more than 450 researchers in the network.
At present, membership of HBSC is restricted to countries and states within the European region of the WHO. To attain full membership status, a new country must complete a full HBSC survey and have their data accepted for inclusion in the international data file.
Researchers who use or are interested in using the HBSC methodology or survey instrument outside of Europe and North America are eligible to become HBSC linked projects.
Whilst linked projects are not official members of the HBSC network, nor can the network validate their work, the creation of this system allows HBSC to participate in a wider global exchange and learn from those building on our work outside our member countries.
Member countries
HBSC was initiated in 1982 by researchers from 3 countries. There are now 51 participating countries and regions and over 450 members across a range of research institutes and organisations.
How to join
The HBSC network admits new teams from countries within the European region of the WHO. Learn about membership, eligibility criteria, and the process of joining the study.
Linked projects
Researchers who use or are interested in using the HBSC methodology or survey instrument outside of Europe and North America are eligible to become HBSC linked projects.
HBSC members' website
The members’ website is HBSC’s intranet and provides network members with access to information, documents and other materials to support their work. Members need to be signed in with their HBSC accounts to access the site.