Upcoming events

RÅC International Summer School August 24 – 31, 2025

The focal theme of RÅC-2025 is: „Diffraction and Spectroscopy in Materials Science”

The program structure, the topics and lectures are designed to improve a fundamental understanding rather than focusing on pure experimental methods and techniques. The Summer School emphasizes a stimulating learning environment with sufficient time for social and cultural activities. Internationally renowned experts in the relevant fields will give lecturers and tutorials. Poster sessions and student lectures are part of each Summer School. Close interaction and dialogue among participants and lecturers will be stimulated. ECTS: Visiting a full RÅC Summer School including the presentation of a poster will typically earn 3 ECTS points upon agreement with your university. A personal Certificate of Participation will be issued after the school. The RÅC International Summer School 2025 offers a limited number of scholarships (travel, lodging, full board) for students and young scientists from institutions in EU and EU-associated countries.
Invited for application are:

• qualified senior master students in the final research phase of their study programs (master/diploma)
• doctoral and PhD students
• young postdoctoral researchers

All applications will be evaluated by the RÅC-2025 Scientific Committee. The nomination of applicants will be based on their academic accomplishments, experience in research and education, as well as taking gender balance into account.
Applications have to include:

• a CV
• a one-page motivation letter explaining
  o why you would like to participate
  o how this might benefit your ongoing or planned career
• one brief and targeted reference letter written by your supervisor or similar authority
  

Deadline for application: May 10, 2025

• early application is highly recommended
• submission online via the RÅC-2025 Application Form

RÅC-2025 Organizers:
The RÅC International Summer School 2025 is organized by Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) and the University of Tartu through EC TWINNING project “EXANST”. In Germany, RÅC-2025 is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).