HERCULES 2022 - European School
Neutron & Synchrotron Radiation Science since 1991
2022 session: 28th February - 1st April, 2022
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 17th October, 2021
HERCULES is a European course for PhD students and young researchers using Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation for applications in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Hard & Soft Condensed Matter.
The 5-week school includes lectures (60%), hands-on practicals, labs & tutorials (30%), visits, a poster session, group work sessions, ...
Participants will spend one week in a partner institution in Europe among:
- DESY and European XFEL in Hamburg, Germany
- KIT Light Source in Karlsruhe, Germany
- PSI in Villigen, Switzerland
- Soleil in Paris-Saclay, France
The school includes a common part and two parallel sessions:
- Physics and chemistry of condensed matter (session A)
- Biomolecular and soft condensed matter (session B)
Why join Hercules?
- to learn new techniques using neutron and synchrotron radiation
- to expand your theoretical and practical knowledge, not only for your present research but for your scientific career
- to experiment these techniques on world-class instruments & beamlines
- to build a network of relations with fellow young researchers and experienced teachers from all over the World
Bursaries/reduced costs
- A limited number of bursaries will be available to reduce registration fees
- Hercules website: https://hercules-school.eu
- Full list of lectures: https://hercules-school.eu/general-programme (with links to the dedicated pages)
- Download the full 2020 Booklet (lectures, practicals..)