Apply for the ECerS Summer School Travel Grant!
We are pleased to announce two upcoming schools in 2026, organized in conjunction with the Shaping 10 and ElectroCeramics XX conferences.
Eligible students can apply for $1,500 in travel support from the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) to attend either of the two ECerS-linked schools taking place in 2026.
The CGIF is offering $1,500 in travel support to selected undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students from non-European based universities. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be members of The American Ceramic Society, Material Advantage, Keramos, or the Global Graduate Researcher Network.
Students wishing to apply for financial assistance are strongly encouraged to first secure support from their home institutions for the experience. To determine support eligibility, students must submit a completed application.
Two schools are available for the 2026 grant cycle, please see the details for each school below and indicate your intended school when applying.
School 1 : Summer School "Precursor Approaches to Ceramics and Glasses"
About this year's summer school from the ECerS website:
The Summer School "Precursor Approaches to Ceramics and Glasses" will be organized prior to the Shaping 10 conference, taking place on 19–20 September 2026 in Padova, Italy.
The program is not yet finalized. The list of confirmed lecturers is already available and can be found on the Shaping 10 – Confirmed Lecturers page. You will be informed once the full program is ready.
Learn more about this summer school by visiting the Shaping 10 – About the Summer School page.
Key dates:
School dates: 19–20 September 2026
Location: Padova, Italy
Registration deadline: 15 July 2026
For registration details and fees, please visit the Shaping 10 – Registration Fees Summer School page.
School 2: Autumn School linked to ElectroCeramics XX
About the autumn school from the ECerS website:
The Autumn School linked to the ElectroCeramics XX conference will be organized prior to the conference, taking place on 10–11 October 2026 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
The program is not yet available. Further information will be communicated once it is ready.
Learn more about this autumn school by visiting the ElectroCeramics – Autumn School page.
Key dates:
School dates: 10–11 October 2026
Location: Novi Sad, Serbia
Registration deadline: To be announced — expected end of August / beginning of September 2026 at the latest
For registration details, please visit the ElectroCeramics - Autumn School Registration page.