Would you like to learn about nanoscience and nanotechnology including material nano-structuring and characterization techniques, especially based on ion beams?

Join the 2nd RIANA Training School and gain exclusive insights into the cutting-edge world of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

This program offers PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers a unique opportunity to explore key technologies, covering the following topics including 6 hands-on trainings.

• Ion Beam Basics
• Accelerators and instrumentation
• Ion beam analysis
• Simulation of ion beam damage
• Focused ion beam instrumentation
• Applications of focused ion beams
• Surface patterning using low energy ion beams

OVERVIEW

Registration is free (no fees) and for the selected applicants the program includes:

• Accommodation (single room with breakfast)
• Coffee breaks and snacks at evening poster session and a social event (lunch is at the participant’s own expense and can be taken at the local canteen).
• Presentations and hands-on trainings led by renowned scientific experts and top researchers.
• Hands-on Training on the following techniques:
  • Rutherford Backscattering
  • Particle induced X-ray emission
  • Nuclear reaction analysis
  • FIB based sample preparation
  • FIB based defect engineering
  • Scanning Auger microscopy
• Poster Session offering you the chance to present your work and engage with experts from various sectors (including the best poster award).
• Social Events to expand your professional network.
• Possibility for a limited number of people to stay for a Workshop on Low-Energy Ion Scattering (LEIS) on Friday June 5th 2026 at the same place.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

You are:

• a PhD student
• a young researcher/ postdoc (< 5 years after PhD defense) studying / working at a European research institute or university in the Nanoscience & Nanotechnology sector.

Maximum number of participants: 24.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application procedure consists of submitting:

• a form with your personal data
• an abstract for the poster session (should be related to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology)

Please download Poster_Abstract_RIANA_Template from the lower right corner of this page. You should upload your abstract while registering.

Participation in the 2nd RIANA Training School on Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy is subject to review by the scientific and the organizing committee.

CALENDAR

February 2, 2026: Abstract submission opening
March 13, 2026: Abstract submission deadline
March 30, 2026: Notification of acceptance
April 1, 2026: Registration opening
April 30, 2026: Registration deadline
June 1-4, 2026: 2nd RIANA Training School