Applications

Application and selection

The number of course participants is limited to 65 to enable active participation and interaction during the course. The target audience is PhD students working in academia and industry, utilizing mass spectrometry in their projects. However, post-doctoral scientists or technicians interested in mass spectrometry are also strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to balance gender and cover a large geographical distribution for participants.

The two prime criteria for participant selection are:

1. The participant already has a basic understanding of proteomics
2. The participant will likely use the acquired knowledge in his/her current work/project

Applicants will be asked to submit a motivation letter (300 words) explaining how they will benefit from the course and describing their previous proteomics experience.

Applicants are also invited to share their scientific project at the course as a poster, by first submitting an abstract with their application.

A number of travel grants are available; after checking their eligibility, applicants need to indicate in the application form if they want to be considered for a specific grant.

How to apply

Deadline to apply: 19 May 2026

To apply for the course, you will need to complete an Application Form on the Brixen Proteomics Summer School website. 

Notification

Selected participants will be notified by the organizers by 30 May 2026. Accepted applicants must then pay the relevant registration fee (see below) by 4 July 2026. More details on registration fee payment will be included in the outcome notification, and key points are also given in the terms and conditions.

Registration fees

• PhD students / Technicians (academic): 900 Euro
• Postdocs (academic)  / Scientists non-profit research institution: 1000 Euro
• Industrial participants: 1500 Euro

The fee includes:

• Access to all lectures, workshops, and social activities
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshments at the venue
• Accomodation at Kloster Neustift. Please note that accommodation involves two people sharing a room
• Name badge, printed materials and certificate of attendance

Terms and Conditions

Please visit the Brixen Proteomics Summer School website for information on the course's terms and conditions, including the methods of payment, the registration cancellation & refund policy, travel insurance, modification and cancellation of the course, disclaimers, and governing law.