Requirements

Required

• Nationality: A citizen of a country that is a member of the United Nations, UNESCO or the IAEA.

• Age: Young graduates, generally below 28 years of age.

• Education: A degree equal to an MSc (or an exceptionally good BSc) in physics, mathematics or a related field. ICTP prefers an MSc.

• Language: Fluent spoken and written English. The programme is taught in English.

• Subject knowledge for your chosen field (see below).

Knowledge Expected for Each Field

• Condensed Matter Physics: solid state physics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, classical mechanics, electrodynamics and mathematical physics.

• High Energy, Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics: classical mechanics, electrodynamics, special relativity, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.

• Earth System Physics: a theory background in physics, mathematics or engineering, plus maths methods used in geophysics and geosciences.

• Mathematics: basic abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, and topology.

• Quantitative Life Sciences: classical mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, maths methods for physics and basic programming.

Scholarship Note

• Scholarships and travel grants go to the selected students from developing countries.

• A few qualified candidates may attend at their own cost. They must show written proof from a funding agency or bank that they have funds for the full year, equal to ICTP's scholarship.