Quantum Science and Technology
Organization
Organized by Scuola Normale Superiore, in collaboration with the Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati della Sapienza and the Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori dell’Università di Padova, the seasonal school is funded by the PNRR through MERITA, the network-for-talent project*.
Date: May 4–8 and May 11-15, 2026
Location: San Miniato, PI (Italy)
Max participants: 50 in each section
Language: English
Application deadline: April 7, 2026
Target audience: PhD students, early-career researchers active in the field of quantum science and technology
The school “Quantum Science and Technology” aims to provide up-to-date doctoral-level training in the field. Lectures delivered by leading experts will cover the main topics of quantum science, ranging from foundational principles to applications in quantum communication, quantum computation, and quantum sensing.
The school will consist of two separate sections:
- May 4-8, Theoretical Section, focusing on theoretical aspects of quantum science and technology;
- May 11-15, Experimental Section, focusing on experimental implementations and methodologies.
Application and Scholarship Information
Participation in the School does not entail enrollment fees.
Applicants must apply via the application form, attaching an up-to-date CV and a motivational statement for each section they wish to attend no later than April 7, 2026.
Admission to the course includes participation in lectures, as well as meals and accommodation in San Miniato. Participants may apply for a contribution to travel expenses, if they have no access to alternative funding. Limited resources are available for these grants.
In case of login or access issues, please visit the official SNS portal. Once on the homepage, navigate to the dedicated section titled 'CORSI ALTA FORMAZIONE', where you will find the specific form required for submission.
Speakers:
Antonio Acín | ICFO, Barcelona
Francesco Albarelli | Università di Parma
Davide Calonico | INRIM, Torino
Francesco Caravelli| Planckian Srl
Silvano De Franceschi| CEA, Grenoble
Simone de Liberato | University of Southampton
Milena D’Angelo| Università di Bari
Giacomo De Palma | Università di Bologna
Leonardo Fallani | Università di Firenze
Flaminia Giacomini | Università di Roma Tor Vergata
Marco Liscidini| Università di Pavia
Davide Lonigro | Friedrich Alexander Universität, Erlangen
Gianvito Lucivero | Università di Bari, QSensato
Davide Massarotti | Università di Napoli
Saverio Pascazio | Università di Bari
Mauro Paternostro | Università di Palermo
Paolo Perinotti | Università di Pavia
Francesco Tacchino| IBM Research Zurich
Costanza Toninelli | Istituto INO-CNR
Géza Tóth | Ikerbasque, Bilbao
Rinaldo Trotta| Sapienza Università di Roma
Giuseppe Vallone| Università di Padova
David Vitali | Università di Camerino
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