Application

The school is aimed at early-career scientists, graduate (master and PhD) students or young Postdocs, preferably with no more than two years of experience in the very high-energy astronomy field. To ensure a fulfilling, interactive educational experience, both in theoretical and hands-on sessions, the school will accept a maximum of 26 participants.

As part of the selection process, applicants will be asked to submit a one-page statement about the research work they have carried out so far and a one-page reference letter from advisors or supervisors. The deadline for submitting the application and all required documents is November 30th at 23:59 CET.

Fee

The fee for the 10 day school is 600 euros, which covers accommodation, meals, coffee breaks and local transportation at both sites in La Palma, Spain. Students are responsible for booking their own flight to and from La Palma, Spain.  Transport to Roque de los Muchachos Observatory will take place at 10:00 (WEST) on May 4, 2027.  To ensure compliance with the schedule, students must take into account when booking flights to La Palma, Spain, that they must arrive at La Palma Airport (SPC) before 10:00 (WEST) on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.

If your application is accepted, to complete the registration, you must pay the fee before February 1, 2027. You will receive an email with the corresponding payment instructions. Visit the Important Dates page for more information.

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