Applications are open: International Summer School on Structured Light and Matter, July 7–11, 2025

The application process for the first edition of the International Summer School on Structured Light and Matter is now open!

Join us for a one-week school organized by the Unit in Structured Light and Matter (LUMES) at the University of Salamanca, Spain. This program offers advanced training in three important research areas: structured light, structured matter, and light–matter interaction. What is structured light? How can quantum materials help to solve modern problems in energy storage and transport? Why have ultrashort laser pulses changed nanoscience? If you want to learn more about these questions and understand some of the most interesting challenges in optics, materials science, magnetism, and quantum physics, do not miss the LUMES Summer School!

Over the 1-week course, students will attend 11 specialized courses (36 hours in total), combining theory, experimental sessions, and keynote lectures delivered by international experts. The program also includes social activities in Salamanca, and a visit to the Centro de Láseres Pulsados (CLPU).

The school is intended for students in the final years of undergraduate studies in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering, as well as Master’s programs, or early-stage PhD students. All activities will be conducted in English.

Participation is limited to 15 students! Thanks to our sponsorship from Junta de Castilla y León, the school has no registration fee, and it also includes meals for all registered students, and travel grants are available to cover accommodation and transportation to Salamanca. These limited grants are open to all participants, and applicants are welcome to submit their motivation letter during the application process.

The school will take place from July 7th to 11th in Salamanca, Spain. 

Applications are open until June 7th.

For more details (lumes@usal.es) and to apply, please visit:
https://lumes.usal.es/en/international-summer-school-on-structured-light-and-matter-july-7-11-2025/

We look forward to welcoming you in Salamanca!
Unidad de Excelencia en Luz y Materia Estructuradas, LUMES

Universidad de Salamanca