Announcement of the XXVI International Baikal Summer School on Physics of Elementary Particles and Astrophysics
The school program will include:
- Lectures by outstanding experts in particle physics, multi-messenger astronomy, neutrino physics, gamma-ray astronomy, high-energy astrophysics, the Standard Model and beyond, and gravity.
- Practical sessions on the simulation of physical facilities and hands-on tutorials with real detectors.
- Intensive discussions and group work under the guidance of scientific mentors.
A special highlight of the school will be scientific projects closely related to the lecture topics. Participants will form teams to tackle these projects and compete for prizes. However, the most valuable reward will be a deeper understanding of fundamental scientific problems and the experience of working together as a team!
Participants will also enjoy:
- student talks and a poster session,
- a hiking trip along the Baikal shore to Mount Skriper,
- swimming in Lake Baikal,
- unforgettable meetings, a boost of energy for the year ahead, and new friends!
The school is known for its friendly, joyful, motivating, and creative atmosphere, which leaves no one indifferent!
Who can apply: young researchers, Master's and PhD students, and highly motivated Bachelor's students.
The working language of the school is English.
Registration deadline: May 15, 2026, via the school’s website: https://indico.jinr.ru/event/5998/
If you have any questions, please contact the school organizers at: baikal.school.hep.astro@gmail.com
For reference
The Baikal Summer School on Physics of Elementary Particles and Astrophysics was established jointly by Irkutsk State University and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (Dubna) under a cooperation agreement. The main objectives of the school are education and training of undergraduate and graduate students and young researchers in modern aspects of particle physics and astrophysics under the guidance of leading theoretical and experimental physicists, as well as building a network and helping young specialists choose their research directions. For the second year in a row, the school has received sponsorship support from the Teach-In Scientific and Methodological Center (Autonomous Non‑Profit Organization). The school is held annually in the small picturesque village of Bolshie Koty on the shore of Lake Baikal.
