Photo credit: SIGRAV International School 2026
Topic: Neutron Stars: Modelling and Detection
2026 year edition of the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) International School is dedicated to the study of neutron stars as outstanding sources of gravitational and electromagnetic waves in the strong-field regime. The program is structured to promote scholarly interaction and collaboration, offering participants the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field. Through a series of advanced lectures and discussions, the School aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of current developments in gravitational research and to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance their own scientific work in the study of gravity.
Key dates
Registration deadline: 6 February 2026
Workshop dates: 16–20 February 2026
More information and application: link
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Sapienza University of Rome will host an in-person workshop designed for early-career researchers interested in ET science. The focus is on discussion, networking, and creating space for new collaborations — a chance to meet peers across topics and start building connections early.
Key dates
Registration deadline: 6 January 2026
Workshop dates: 18–20 February 2026
Note: Places are limited; participation is based on selection.
More information and application: link
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The school will cover the thermal history of the Universe after its first second, from the quark–hadron transition to neutrino decoupling, linking microphysics to cosmological observables. Topics include the Hubble tension, modified gravity, primordial magnetic fields, compact-object mergers, future gravitational-wave science, and primordial black holes as dark-matter or galaxy-seed candidates—offering a unified view across astrophysics, cosmology, and particle physics.
Key dates
Registration deadline: 15 January 2026
School dates: 28 February – 6 March 2026
More information and registration: link
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The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) will run an intensive summer school on multimessenger astrophysics — covering electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves — with a mix of lectures and hands-on sessions (including GW/data-analysis components). The school welcomes Master’s and PhD students, and applications from early-career postdocs are also welcome.
Key dates
Registration deadline: 27 March 2026
School dates: 6–14 July 2026
Event page and registration: link
Many ET early-career researchers develop or rely on software every day — analysis pipelines, simulations, workflow automation, reproducibility, performance, and more. The HEP Software Foundation (HSF) maintains open training activities that are broadly useful across research communities, including gravitational-wave science.
You can either:
Join live training events (community-driven, mentor/peer learning), or
Use self-study resources via the HSF Training Center.
Start here: link
If you’re looking for a more course-like pathway through gravitational-wave-related topics, the IMPRS lecture pages (AEI) collect synopses and teaching materials — and sometimes recordings when available. It’s a helpful option for building foundations or refreshing specific areas at your own pace.
Explore the lecture materials: link
