Nanochemistry Camp 2026
The I.S.E.O. Institute, the University of Brescia and the Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Brescia are partnering to promote the 3rd edition of the Nanochemistry Camp, an international residential summer school aimed at master’s and doctoral students in chemistry and allied fields, where nanochemistry plays a key role.
The course delivers top-tier, cutting-edge insights on pivotal topics in Nanochemistry, by featuring an original and innovative format that brings together students and globally renowned experts in (nano)chemistry, including Nobel laureates, in a comfortable and informal environment at one of the most beautiful campsites overlooking Lake Iseo.
SPEAKERS
• Jean-Pierre SAUVAGE – Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2016, Emeritus professor, University of Strasbourg;
• Timothy CRAGGS – Senior lecturer of Biological Chemistry, University of Sheffield;
• Silvia GIORDANI – Professor of Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University;
• Barbara HISSA – Managing Editor, Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology;
• Oldamur HOLLÓCZKI – Professor of Chemistry, University of Debrecen;
• Aitor MUGARZA ESPELETA – Research Professor, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology;
• Gianfranco PACCHIONI – Professor of Chemistry, University of Milano-Bicocca;
• María SANCHO ALBERO – Researcher, Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragón, University of Zaragoza.
CONTENTS
The educational program includes 3-hour classes with each professor, consisting of about 1.5 hours of lecture followed by an equal amount of time for discussion. Additionally, the program incorporates community-building activities where students have the opportunity to engage with professors and each other regarding their research activities and future projects. To promote this interaction, poster pitch presentations, team-building activities, trekking and responsible tourism outings are scheduled.
POSTER SESSION
The Nanochemistry Camp will feature a waterfront poster session.
All participants are invited to take part by presenting their research through visuals such as graphs, photos, diagrams and brief text.
APPLICATION
Admission is subject to selection by the scientific board and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis: the scientific board will gather for the first time on late Spring, so that early applicants can receive a response before the end of May. Further meetings of the board are planned to take place in June and July.
Deadline to apply is the 19th of July 2026. We do encourage early application as places and scholarships are limited.
The application form can be found on the Istituto I.S.E.O. website.
FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The Nanochemistry Camp’s fee amounts to 2.400 Euro: however, we award participants partial scholarships amounting to 1.300 Euro (each), so that the fee can be reduced to 1.100 Euro.
Full scholarships are generally not available.
The fee includes:
• Participation to all the lectures organized during the Camp;
• Speakers’ slides and presentations (if any);
• Attendance certificate (hard copy);
• 7 nights accommodation at the 5-star camping Campeggio del Sole (19th – 26th September 2026);
• 7 days full board treatment (breakfasts, lunches and dinners included) at the Camping and occasionally also in some other typical Italian restaurants and pizzerias;
• Participation to the gala dinner with speakers, sponsors and local institutions;
• Participation to leisure time activities (i.e.: wine tasting, kayak, guided tours);
• Participation to local trips;
• Local transportation within the area.
Please note that accommodation is provided in Exclusive mobile homes, each of them accommodating a total of 4 participants in 2 different (shared) twin rooms. Single rooms are available upon requests and with an extra charge.
INFO & CONTACT
The Nanochemistry Camp is promoted by the University of Brescia, the Catholic University of Sacred Heart and the I.S.E.O. Institute.
The international scientific board of the Nanochemistry Camp course is composed by:
• Paolo Bergese, University of Brescia (scientific director)
• Víctor Sebastián Cabeza, University of Zaragoza
• Laura Eleonora Depero, University of Brescia
• Claudio Giannetti, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Brescia
• Luigi Ermenegildo Sangaletti, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Brescia
The I.S.E.O. Institute is in charge of the full organization of the course.
For more information visit https://www.istiseo.org/courses/nanochemistry-camp-2026/?utm_source=SendBlaster&utm_medium=email&utm_term=recruit%20ncc%20prof&utm_content=recruit%20ncc%20prof&utm_campaign=recruit%20ncc%20prof%2027.4.26
