IPP Summer University for Plasma Physics and Fusion Research

A week-long summer university covering main aspects of plasma physics with emphasis on nuclear fusion, including lectures on theory, diagnostics, plasma-wall interaction, and ITER. The course is aimed at physics and engineering students who have completed their undergraduate (bachelor) studies and have not yet started or decided on a PhD project. The programme includes lectures in English, opportunities for discussions with lecturers and students, and a tour of the Wendelstein 7-X experiment. The venue is the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Greifswald, Germany.

Accommodation in the Greifswald Youth Hostel (including lunch) and social events covered by IPP; course lectures, discussions, and a tour of Wendelstein 7-X.

Designed for physics and engineering students who have completed their bachelor (undergraduate) studies and have not yet started nor decided their PhD project; only students studying at a university located in a European country are eligible.

Apply online via the registration link and submit a certificate of undergraduate studies and a short CV; report university exam grades in certificates or CV and provide translations if not in English or German.