HERCULES European School

for Users of Synchrotron and Neutron Facilities

The HERCULES School is a high-level, interdisciplinary 5-week training programme dedicated to current and future users of synchrotron and neutron facilities. Held every year in Grenoble (France), it brings together young and senior scientists from a wide range of scientific fields.

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Participants benefit from lectures by leading international experts, combined with hands-on experimental training at major large-scale research infrastructures, including ESRF, ILL, IBS and CNRS in Grenoble, plus one additional week at a partner facility such as ALBA, MAX IV & ESS, SOLEIL or KIT.

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The programme offers two scientific tracks:

• Session A: Physics and Chemistry of Condensed Matter

• Session B: Biomolecular and Soft Condensed Matter

Both tracks share a common core on fundamental methods and instrumentation, fostering a strong interdisciplinary culture.

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Where & When:

• Location: Grenoble, France

• Duration: 5 weeks, including one week at a major European facility

• HERCULES 2026: 22 February – 29 March 2026

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Who Should Apply:
Open to PhD students, postdocs and senior scientists from European and non-European universities and labs seeking advanced training in neutron and X-ray techniques.

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 For details and future editions:

https://hercules-school.eu/

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