Scope
The ESRF/ILL International Student Summer Programme on X-Ray and Neutron Science is aimed at undergraduate students. It consists of a 4-week course including an extensive experimental project embedded in a research group of ESRF or ILL, preceded by a series of introductory lectures on the principles and applications of X-ray and neutron science (magnetism, materials science, soft matter, structural biology, imaging, etc.) and followed by presentations of students' experimental projects.
Dates
2-29 September 2026
Location
The Summer Programme will take place at the European Photon & Neutron Science Campus (EPN), hosting the ESRF and ILL, in Grenoble, France.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students from a University of a Member Country (or Scientific Associate Country) of ESRF or ILL are eligible to the Summer Programme. The Summer Programme will be held in English; participants are expected to be fluent in spoken and written English. The number of participants is limited to approximately 20.
Financial support
All selected participants will receive financial support and free accommodation in Grenoble.
Application process
Candidates to the Summer Programme should fill in an online application form, and provide (ONE SINGLE PDF file to be uploaded via the application form) with the following items in this order:
- motivation letter
- complete CV including
- your complete official university transcripts including marks and exams
Applications by email will not be accepted. Please click on the 'How to connect to INDICO to register' tab in the side menu for more information.
Deadline for applications: Sunday, February 28th, 2026
Organization Committee
Luigi Paolasini (ESRF), Paul Steffens (ILL), Laurence Tellier (ILL)
Contact
summerschool-2026(at)ill.eu
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