Summer / Winter Schools

4^th edition of the AIDAA (Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics) Aerospace PhD Days 2024

Scopello (Italy), 6-9 May, 2024. Deadline for applications: 1st April 2024

The Aerospace PhD-Days, International Congress of PhD students in Aerospace Science and Engineering is organised by AIDAA, the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics. AIDAA was founded in 1920 after the First World War by scientists and high officers of the Italian Army and Air Force to promote research, meetings, and exchange of information, with the final goal of promoting civil air transport in peacetime. The PhD students will have the possibility to share their activities with colleagues all over the world and, thus, to create a net of the International young researchers; moreover, it will be possible to have a complete overview of the whole research activities in Aerospace.

The Aerospace PhD-Days are open to any PhD student in Aerospace Science and Engineering or with a PhD topic in the aerospace field. PhD graduates in 2024 are welcome too.

To participate, an extended abstract (4 pages) on the PhD topic or part of it must be submitted.

(Abstracts between 2 and 3 pages are accepted but will not be published as indexed proceedings)

The main topics will be related to aeronautics, space, and aviation.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: 1st April 2024

Operational Space Weather Fundamentals

L'Aquila (Italy), 13-17 May, 2024. Deadline for application: 23 March 2024

The school will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the multi-faceted field of Space Weather, covering solar-heliospheric, magnetospheric, and ionospheric weather, with a specialized focus on operations and forecasting. By establishing the links from research to operations (R2O) and from operations to research (O2R) and by highlighting the effects of space weather on technological systems and society, this curriculum aims at stimulating the involvement of the next-generation researchers in this rapidly growing discipline.
Lectures on phenomenology will be complemented by laboratory activities and applications with the direct and active involvement of the attendees. Another practical aspect will be covered by the “career section” aimed at illustrating which skills are desirable for a job in the frame of space weather research and surveillance centres, and how good strategies should be used for educational and communication purposes.
This school is addressed to PhD students and young scientists in space physics, planetary sciences, aerospace engineering, or related fields. Early-career stage professionals from monitoring agencies and industries related to space weather are invited to apply as well.
The School is organized in cooperation with the University of L'Aquila and the Consorzio AstroGeofisica

All useful information on the programme are available on its website.

Deadline for registration: 23 March 2024

8^th International PhD Summer School - Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) 

Palanga (Lithuania), 3-7 June, 2024. Deadline for applications: April 30, 2024

KTU PhD Summer School focuses on the development of key competencies required for achieving the best results in the successful defence of the doctoral dissertation and identifying further research directions.

Therefore, topics of KTU PhD Summer Schools include management of scientific research data, writing of scientific articles, analysis of the subtleties of project management, research integrity and ethics, intellectual property and patent system, communication skills development, etc.

The PhD Summer School:

• equips participants with essential skills that are necessary in all fields of science;
• provides participants with valuable networking opportunities with participants from other countries;
• creates and shares a friendly social environment;
• awards participants with a certificate of attendance.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: April 30, 2024

Spacecraft Testing Workshop - ESA Academy 

ESEC-Galaxia (Transinne, Belgium), 8 to 12 June, 2024. Deadline for applications: April 26, 2024

Immerse yourself in the intricacies of spacecraft testing with the Spacecraft Testing Workshop, a remarkable opportunity tailored for university students with backgrounds in engineering and science. Led by European Space Agency experts, this workshop offers an unparalleled insight into the meticulous processes ensuring satellite functionality in space.

Throughout the workshop, selected students will engage in lectures delivered by ESA experts covering diverse topics, including product assurance, systems engineering, and essential environmental testing methods applied to spacecraft.

The highlights of the workshop are the hands-on activities. Participants will have the extraordinary chance to apply their newfound theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. At the CubeSat Support Facility, students will conduct a genuine hardware environmental test utilizing a specially designed educational test unit facilitated by the ESA Education Office.

In the group project phase, students will collaborate in teams to orchestrate a comprehensive environmental test campaign, encompassing vibration or thermal vacuum testing. From defining test requirements to assembling and testing dummy hardware, participants will undergo a transformative hands-on experience, familiarizing themselves with industry-standard approaches for spacecraft validation and verification.

As the workshop culminates, each group will present their findings to a panel of ESA experts, thus bringing them closer to their future endeavours in the space industry. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to deepen your understanding of spacecraft testing and forge connections with leading figures in the field.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: April 2, 2024

Space Standards Training Course - ESA Academy 

ESEC-Galaxia (Transinne, Belgium), 10 to 14 June, 2024. Deadline for applications: April 2, 2024

Following the success of previous editions, ESA's Education Office, in collaboration with ESA’s Requirements and Standards Section, is once again organising the five-day Space Standards Training Course. The sixth edition of this course will take place in person from the 10^th to the 14^th of June 2024 at ESA Academy’s Training and Learning Facility in ESA’s European Space Security and Education Centre (ESEC), Belgium.

Over five days, participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS). Renowned experts from the European Space Agency (ESA) will enlighten participants on the pivotal role of standards in shaping and influencing the execution of space activities. The curriculum will delve into the significance of adhering to standards across various disciplines within ESA while developing space technologies.

Throughout this week-long educational programme, students will be mentored by experts in the field of space standards. Standardization is often overlooked in traditional university education, yet it proves to be an indispensable asset for future careers in the space domain. Participants will gain insights and knowledge that are paramount for navigating the complexities of the space industry and ensuring success in their future endeavour

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: April 2, 2024

Earth Observation Remote Sensing Workshop - ESA Academy

ESEC-Galaxia (Transinne, Belgium), 17 to 28 June, 2024. Deadline for applications: April 29, 2024

Earth observation is more than ever a hot topic in the space sector. ESA remains at the heart of this domain, with keystone projects such as the Sentinel missions, but also developing new projects and all the while constantly strengthening its expertise in remote sensing. The applications for remote sensing data are nowadays of utmost importance, being used to prevent flooding, and forest fires, optimize agriculture and monitor the weather, vegetation as well and urban development. They help us to better understand our Earth and its evolution.

ESA's Education Office is proud to offer university students the opportunity to participate in the Earth Observation Remote Sensing Workshop 2024. The participants will have the chance to learn from trainers having cutting-edge expertise in this field, and to apply their knowledge during exercises involving actual large databases and Earth Observation tools they will be introduced to. Students will get familiar with topics such as optical, thermal infrared and radar remote sensing, and technologies such as synthetic aperture radar and data fusion, among others.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: April 29, 2024

ESA/ELGRA Gravity-Related Research Summer School

ESEC-Galaxia (Transinne, Belgium), 17 to 28 June, 2024. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2024

The ESA/ELGRA Gravity-Related Research Summer School provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research conducted in microgravity and hypergravity conditions in both life and physical sciences. You will be immersed in the fascinating world of altered gravity and investigate the benefits of conducting research and technology demonstrations in these unique settings.

During the Summer School, you will have the possibility to engage with stimulating lectures led by renowned international experts who are members of ESA and/or ELGRA. You will benefit from their experience and expertise in gravity-related research across different disciplines and gain insights into the practical aspects of their day-to-day work.

The team project serves as a first step towards applying for ESA Academy’s Experiments Programme, furthering your involvement in ground-breaking research initiatives within the European space sector. Seize this unparalleled opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded peers, and embark on an inspiring journey of discovery.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: April 8, 2024

1st School on "Remote Sensing for Mountains and Glacier Area"

Courmayeur (Aosta), 17-21 June, 2024. Deadline for application: TBC

The school aims to approach the study of mountains area by using hyper/multi spectral satellite data introducing also ground based instrumentation for monitoring the glaciers.
During the school, through the collection of radiometric, atmospheric and topographic data from direct measures and proximal sensing (field spectroradiometer, optical, and radar sensors and UAVs), the site will be characterised. The geologic and physiographic description of the site will be explained, and the direct collection of the samples for spectral characterisation will be proposed. The school will introduce the students to the principles of radiometric data processing through guided activities into the handling and understanding of the data collected in the field.
The School is organised in 5 days of activities., starting on Monday 17th June 2024 at 2:00 pm and closing on Friday 21st June at 2:00pm. The school is open to early career scientists or employers, such as Ph.D. students, young post-doctoral scientists, technicians with base knowledge in Earth Sciences and Remote Sensing disciplines, wishing to expand and improve their skills in EO.

Deadline for registration: TBC

Navigation Training Course - ESA Academy

ESEC-Galaxia (Transinne, Belgium), 24 to 28 June 2024. Deadline for applications: April 29, 2024

The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is of major importance not only for ESA, who has pioneered its introduction in Europe since the 90s, but for all European citizens and industry in many areas since it plays an essential role in our economy and daily lives. Using indoor or outdoor navigation, applications related to GNSS mainly focus on determining the global reference system position at any time around the globe in a fast, simple, and cost-effective way. Developing GNSS is fundamental since it has a sensitive and strategic nature. Its development is subjected to technological changes, political decisions, and market expectations. Satellite navigation has also evolved into the largest downstream market of space applications.

University students will be provided with an introduction and overview of Satellite Navigation with a specific focus on Galileo. Designed by ESA experts who developed the Galileo Space and Ground Segments, this training course will provide students with fundamental knowledge of Galileo’s architecture, tools, services, and functionalities. The training course will include lectures and hands-on practical group exercises together with a tour of key Galileo in-orbit test facilities in ESEC which provide an essential part of the current Galileo Ground Segment. 

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: April 29, 2024

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Forum 2024

Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, Vienna (Austria), 25-29 June, 2024. Deadline for applications: 9 February 2024

The FENS Forum is Europe’s largest international neuroscience congress, covering all domains from basic to translational research. Occurring biennially since 1998, the Forum has become a premier scientific event that attracts thousands of scientists and students from around the world to celebrate and share discoveries about the brain and central nervous system.

The Forum programme continuously evolves, to deliver the utmost scientific excellence and the most up-to-date research discoveries to the neuroscience community. Further details regarding Networking events, Special Interest Events and other events will be available after approval. Companies or industries interested in being featured in the Forum programme are invited to refer to the FENS sponsorship prospectus.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: 9 February 2024

Asiago Observatory School - ISAPP School

Asiago Observatory, 25 June - 4 July, 2024. Deadline for applications: TBC

ISAPP - International School on AstroParticle Physics: Particle Candidates for Dark Matter

Fees TBC

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: TBC

Summer school in Les Houches on Large deviations and applications

Les Houches - France, 1-26 July, 2024. Deadline for applications: March 1st, 2024

The study of large deviations has emerged as a major theme of research in statistical physics over the last two decades, with multiple applications in several inter-disciplinary fields such as climate science, information theory, disordered systems, etc. The proposed school will gather international experts, spanning across disciplines, who will provide a broad overview (with long and short courses) of this rapidly evolving field.

Organizing Committee
Abhishek Dhar (International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Bangalore)
Joachim Krug (Institute for Biological Physics, University of Cologne)
Satya N. Majumdar (Lab. de Physique Théorique et Modèles Statistiques, Université Paris-Saclay)
Alberto Rosso (Lab. de Physique Théorique et Modèles Statistiques, Université Paris-Saclay)
Grégory Schehr (Lab. de Physique Théorique et Hautes Energies, Sorbonne Université)
Location
Les Houches is a village located in Chamonix valley, in the French Alps. Established in 1951, the Physics School is situated at 1150 m above sea level in natural surroundings, with breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc range.

Full details are available at the event webpage.

Deadline for registration: March 1st, 2024

17th Marcel Grossmann Meeting

The ‘Gabriele d’Annunzio’ University and ICRANet-Pescara, July 7 – 12, 2024. Deadline for application: June 30th, 2024 (End of early bird registration: May 31st, 2024 )

Since 1975, the Marcel Grossmann Meetings (on Recent Developments in Theoretical and Experimental General Relativity, Gravitation, and Relativistic Field Theories) have been organized in order to provide opportunities for discussing recent advances in gravitation, general relativity and relativistic field theories, emphasizing mathematical foundations, physical predictions and experimental tests. The objective of these meetings is to elicit exchange among scientists that may deepen our understanding of spacetime structures as well as to review the status of ongoing experiments aimed at testing Einstein's theory of gravitation either from the ground or from space.

The scientific objective of these meetings is to bring together scientists from diverse backgrounds in order to deepen our understanding of spacetime structures and review the status of experiments testing Einstein's theory of gravitation. The range of topics is broad: from more abstract classical gravitational theories, quantum gravity, and string theories all the way to relativistic astrophysics and an outlook towards future observational missions.

Full details are available at the event website.

Deadline for registration: Early bird (from 10 of March to 31 of May) registration fees will be: 400 euro (100 for students). Late registration fees (from 1 of June) will be: 600 euro (150 euro)

Registration fee will cover access to all sessions, coffee-breaks, publication of proceedings. The planning of the scientific program is in progress, with the renewal of selected past parallel sessions and the introduction of new ones.

15th International Summer School on Radar/SAR

Gustav-Stresemann-Intitut, Bonn Bad Godesberg - Germany, 13-19 July, 2024. Deadline for applications: March 2024

In the Summer of 2024, Fraunhofer FHR will host the 15th International Summer School on Radar/SAR.

Get deep insights into radar and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques from international experts while connecting with new and renowned members of the radar community!

The event is open to students, postgraduates and young professionals from universities and industry who are involved with radar/SAR and related areas. In engaging courses, international specialists will teach you the fine details of radar/SAR technology – from the basics to modern systems and to cutting-edge signal processing algorithms. The courses are followed by workshops where you will have a chance to directly apply your new skills. The event site will be available exclusively for the Summer School and the group size is limited to 50 participants to guarantee an intensive and focused learning environment as well as a dynamic exchange of knowledge between participants and lecturers.

Full details are available at the event webpage.

Deadline for registration: March 1st, 2024

Industrial Problem Solving with Physics - IPSP 2024

Trento - Italy, 15-22 July, 2024. Deadline for registration: 12 April 2024, at 01.00 p.m.

Industrial Problem Solving with Physics (IPSP) is a one-week event organized by the Department of Physics, the PhD Program in Physics and the Division for the Valorization and Impact of Research of the University of Trento, in collaboration with Confindustria Trento, Trentino Sviluppo and Hub Innovazione Trentino.

Founded in 2014 with the aim of bringing together and promoting the connection between the physicist profession and the business world, IPSP celebrates its tenth anniversary with all its present and past leading figures.
Also in 2024, up to 30 young researchers will challenge 3 business challenges by testing their individual and team skills: during the week they will work to develop concrete proposals and create innovative solutions.

IPSP aims at creating a bridge for the transfer of technological knowledge and human resources between the University, in particular the Department of Physics, and companies. Young researchers participating in the event will have the opportunity to tackle new practical challenges, crossing more than one area of their scientific background.

Participating companies can obtain a solution to their problems and experience an alternative approach about how to reach their goals. At the same time, they will have the chance to scout young and talented people for future collaborations.

On the occasion of the tenth anniversary event celebration, the new call for companies and the young researchers will be presented.

Deadline for registration: 12 April 2024, at 01.00 p.m.

CubeSat Summer School - ESA Academy 

ESEC-Galaxia (Transinne, Belgium), 5 to 30 August, 2024. Deadline for applications: April 15, 2024

ESA’s Education Office is developing a new multi-week training opportunity: the CubeSat Summer School 2024. In the frame of ESA Academy’s Training Programme, this Summer School is designed for university students with either engineering, physics or business administration backgrounds who are highly motivated to participate in a CubeSat project or pursue a career in the space sector, but currently lack knowledge or experience within this area. The Summer School will run for four weeks from 5 to 30 August 2024 at ESEC-Galaxia (Transinne, Belgium).

In the frame of ESA Agenda 2025, and Space for Education 2023 the Summer School aims to transfer a set of multidisciplinary space-related skills and know-how to participating students, complementing their academic studies and helping prepare them to meet the employability demands of the European space sector.

During the four weeks, ESA and external experts will deliver an extensive mix of lectures and hands-on activities. Students will:

• Learn about the entire project lifecycle of a satellite mission, from design to verification, and onto launch and operations, including typical milestone reviews, new methodologies, and project management best practices.
• Identify economic, legal, and regulatory conditions relevant to space projects, and how they should be considered when undertaking a CubeSat project.
• Visualise the paths available to turn a CubeSat project into a viable business opportunity, identifying the skills needed to become a successful space entrepreneur.
• Become familiar with the engineering and project management standards applied in the European space sector.
• Develop a good understanding of the resources and multidisciplinary skills required to undertake a space project, and understand the interdependencies of the various disciplines.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Please find the relevant application information on the following website.

Deadline for registration: April 15, 2024

Topological Matter School 2024 - TMS2024, Topologically Correlated Flat Bands

San Sebastian, 19-23 August, 2024. Deadline for registration: March 31st 2024.

The school will take place at Miramar Palace, in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, from August 19-23, 2024.

The focus of this year’s edition will be on flat band materials, which offer a platform for enhancing correlation effects and thus present exceptional opportunities for exploring topology in correlated settings and correlation physics enriched by topology. Throughout this school, we will delve into the state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical aspects of flat band systems, including Kagome metals and Moiré superstructures, and the intriguing physical phenomena they manifest, all under the guidance of world-leading experts. TMS24 will allow students to develop their research lines at the forefront of the field, featuring also a computational hands-on session. 

Deadline for registration. March 31st 2024.

To register, please visit the website: https://tms-dipc.org/registration/

The current list of lecturers for the upcoming school is:

• Andrei Bernevig
• Alexander Altland
• Ming Yi
• Leni Bascones
• Erez Berg
• Stephen Wilson
• Nicolas Regnault
• Carmen Rubio-Verdú
• Vidya Madhavan
• Päivi Törmä

You can find more information at the school website: http://tms.dipc.org 

KIT – Liebenzell School - ISAPP

Internationales Forum Burg Liebenzell, Germany, 16-27 September, 2024. Deadline for applications: TBC

ISAPP - International School on AstroParticle Physics: Neutrinos and Dark Matter in the lab and in the Universe

Fees TBC

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: TBC

2nd "CAL/VAL" International Remote Sensing Summer School

Sardinia (Italy), September 2024. Deadline for applications: TBC

The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences of the University of Cagliari (DSCG-UNICA), jointly with the Italian Association of Remote Sensing (AIT), in cooperation with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) organises the SECOND edition of the International Remote Sensing Summer School: Experiencing Remote Sensing on Sardinia inland site: Advanced summer school on instruments and methodology for a CAL/VAL site for Optical data.
During the school, through the collection of radiometric, atmospheric and topographic data from direct measures and proximal sensing (field spectroradiometer, optical, thermal, and Lidar sensors from UAVs), the site will be characterised, and its candidature discussed. The geologic and physiographic description of the site will be explained, and the collection of the rock/mineral samples for spectral characterisation will be proposed. The school will introduce the students to the principles of radiometric data processing through guided activities into the handling and understanding of the data collected in the field.
The School is organised in 5 days of activities. The school is open to early career scientists or employers, such as Ph.D. students, young post-doctoral scientists, technicians with base knowledge in Earth Sciences and Remote Sensing disciplines, wishing to expand and improve their skills in EO.

Deadline for registration: TBC

XXXII Congresso Nazionale Società Italiana di Psicofisiologia e Neuroscienze Cognitive

Cesena, 2024. Deadline for applications: TBC

Fees TBC

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: TBC

9th International training school on Convective and Volcanic Clouds detection, monitoring and modeling

Nicolosi (Catania), from 5 to 13 October, 2024. Deadline for applications: June 30, 2024

The purpose of the School is to train students with outstanding research interest in the techniques allowing to detect, monitor, and model convective and volcanic clouds, to gain knowledge of the instruments and satellite missions (present and future) and to be able to support such kind of studies. The double aim is to create a school managed by young scientists already well established and recognized in their respective fields for young scientists willing to reinforce or develop their knowledge on atmospheric extreme events detection and monitoring for supporting policy makers, early warning systems and aviation safety.

The extreme atmospheric event cloud detection is a high multidisciplinary and challenging topic since the same techniques and instruments can be used for meteorology, volcanic monitoring, atmospheric physics and climate purposes. Within all these fields there are still many unsolved issues making this school fundamental for creating a new generation of scientists able to use the synergy of several different instruments and techniques. The air transportation became fundamental in the last decades for the World economy and social life, and volcanic or convective events can affect the regular management and operation creating large economic losses. This training school will support creating a new generation of scientists specialized on monitoring and detection of atmospheric extreme events supporting the safety of the citizens. Most of the young researchers are usually focused in a single subject (e.g. convection or volcanic eruption) and they are not in touch with final users to get their feedbacks, this school will be the occasion for broadening their horizons and for creating useful connections. We expect scientists and final users (such as pilots or early warning system technicians) meet during this course for discussing about common goals and for learning each other how to improve their work toward a proficient collaboration.

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: June 30, 2024

African Capacity Building Workshop on Space Weather and Ionospheric Research

ICTP Trieste, 22-31 October, 2024. Deadline for applications: TBC

Modern technological infrastructures, such as GNSS and HF communication facilities, are susceptible to the adverse impacts of space weather, which can induce large errors in single-frequency GNSS positioning and even radio signal black-outs. Developing countries in Africa are predominantly located in equatorial/low latitudes, where space weather effects make the ionosphere more variable and highly unpredictable. However limited efforts have been made to study the impact of space weather in these regions owing to lack of the required infrastructure.
The NORISK project, a collaboration between INGV and Italian Space Agency, is contributing to fill this gap with the deployment of a new ionospheric observatory in Malindi, Kenya. This workshop aims to enhance capacity building in GNSS and HF technology for Space Weather monitoring over the Eastern African region. It is therefore planned to include lectures on the following topics:

• Space Weather
• GNSS fundamentals
• HF system generalities
• The low-latitude ionosphere
• Ionospheric monitoring and modelling

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: TBC

XXXV International School "Francesco Romano" on Nuclear, Subnuclear and Astroparticle physics

Bari, mid-september - beginning of October 2024. Deadline for applications: TBC

The International School “Francesco Romano” on Nuclear, Subnuclear and Astroparticle Physics is targeted particularly at young postdocs and PhD students working in experimental High Energy Physics and in phenomenology.

According to its tradition, scientific and applicative topics will both be covered. Besides lectures in high energy theoretical and experimental Physics, training in writing proposals for EU and outreach projects will be offered.

One of the main purposes of the school is to stimulate the interactions between the young attendants and the lecturers. Therefore afternoon sessions will be devoted to discussions and a dedicated session for student talks will also be organized.

The School is organiseb by:

• National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)
• Department of Physics of the University of Bari and of the Polytechnic of Bari
• Department of Mathematics and Physics “E. De Giorgi” of University of Salento (Lecce)

All useful information on the programme will be available on its website.

Deadline for registration: TBC